Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Real Living Australia

WELL, WE FINALLY DID IT! Style editor Sarah Ellison and I packed our bags and took off for the famous Salone di Mobile Milano (one of the biggest furniture trade fairs in the world!). Big thanks to Airbnb for flying us over and finding a beautiful home for us to stay in. I must admit, it was lovely to experience the “real” Milan with the locals as opposed to being in a hotel. We hit the ground running (new sandshoes on) and captured as much as we could to share with and inspire you – check out our adventure from page 125. The other big news this month: we welcome Tim Ross to the real living team! Each issue Tim is going to bring his “Man About the House” take…

NESTLED BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY’S Chelsea art galleries and the High Line – an elevated park planted along a disused railway line – lies the home of interior designer Charlie Ferrer. The 93-sq-m, lightfilled apartment is situated in a 1931, neo-Gothic-style, 20-floor building. Designed by New York architecture firm Farrar & Watmough – known for its classic detail and quality craftsmanship and building – it’s a more than fitting home for Charlie for one big reason. WORK COMMITMENT Charlie has elected to combine his domestic and work lives in his gallery-style home – the walls are painted a perfect professional white. His “design studio” – as he calls his home – acts as a showroom for his business Ferrer, an interior design practice and “atelier” that comprises a stable of…

STARK STYLE Sculptural pieces and marble accents set the scene in this gallery inspired interiors trend. Rich materials in fashion and furniture are a chic contrast to the sleek and sculptural Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater. On chilly nights experience fast, even heating of an entire room or a single area. Its Jet Focus Control lets you select personal mode for long-range, powerful airflow right where it’s needed. Now 75 per cent quieter than previous Dysons and ‘Quiet Mark’ accredited, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater is a welcome addition to the bedroom. Set the sleep timer for all-night calm and comfort. In summer, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater stays right where it is as you cool off with a steady stream of smooth, powerful air. For more information, inspiration and ideas…

AFTER FINISHING school in Sydney, I worked in fashion PR and marketing in London. I then travelled around Europe, taught English in China and worked in fashion sales in Canada. But it wasn’t until I came back to Sydney and was working in sales for a fashion distributor that I had the idea of starting a shoe line. I STARTED Sol Sana in 2010 out of need – I couldn’t find a decent pair of leather sandals for less than $150. I decided to fill the gap in the market and offer quality, directional footwear at an accessible price. EVERY DAY is different. I could be trend researching in Europe or working through ranges with our design team in Sydney. We produce four collections a year for the Southern Hemisphere…

CLAY PAIR WARM AND EARTHY TERRACOTTA TONES WITH PINK QUARTZ AND SOFT GREYS Warm & cosy Joe bed in White, $2950 for queen, MCM House. Woven+ “Ulrich” stool in Munggur, $325, Clickon Furniture. HK Living “Rustic” leather pouf, $385, Luumo Design. Ceramic Licht pendant in Outback Colour, $320, Koskela. ON BED Sove linen pillowcase in Nutmeg, $69.90, Citta Design. Linen quilt cover in Clay, $269 for queen, linen pillowcases in Clay, $79 for 2, and linen flat sheet in Soft Grey, $149 for queen, Kip & Co. Classic Tan leather cushion, $140, Mr & Mrs White. Leather cushion $235, Urban Couture. Cassido throw in Autumn Brown, $179, Country Road. On stoo l Pots in Cinnamon, $120 for large, $85 for small, Esko. Pyramid planter, $48, B for Brian. String of…

WHO LIVES HERE ? J U L I A G R E E N , F O U N D E R O F G R E E N H O U S E I N T E R I O R S W I T H H U S B A N D A D A M A N D K I D S M A X , 1 3 , A N D J E S S , 6 , A N D T H E I R M U C H - L O V E D L A B R A D O O D L E M R W O L F . G R E E N H O U S E I N…

WHO LIVES HERE? S T Y L I S T S I M O N E H A A G , H U S B A N D R H Y S , G O L D I E , 2 , B A B Y C L O V E R , A N D R E S C U E D O G , T A N K . S I M O N E H A A G . C O M . A U ; @ S I M O N E H A A G Excited about… “Spending winter weekends here so we can enjoy the fireplace,” Simone says. On the wishlist “For Rhys, it is the skate ramp he plans to build so he…

HEAVY HITTER SEMPRE CEMENT/STEEL DINING TABLE ( 2M X 1M) , $ 2595, WEYLANDTS SNAKY/SCENTED FORNASET TI “ I L SERPENTE DEL GIARDINO SEGRE TO” CANDLE, $ 225, MECCA STEEL/LEATHER MIDJ “APELLES” SIDE CHAIR WITH WHITE FRAME, $749, CLASSIQUE FRUITY FRIEND CERAMIC WHITE PINE APPLE, $19.95, VITAINTERIORS.COM.AU CRYSTAL CLEAR LEXIS VASE, $46.95, AMALFI SMOOTH LUXE FOR SIMILAR: CRYSTAL GREY POLISHED MARBLE TILE ( 300MM SQ), $ 82.39, MARBLE & CERAMIC CORP…

SEE AND BE SEEN Available in two sizes in either a Rose, Grey or Taupe finish, Muuto’s new Frame d mirrors by Norwegian design duo Angerssen & Voll have pebble-like shapes that elevate them beyond the humble wall mirror into the realms of art and sculpture. We think they look rather swish in groups, as pictured. $425 (small), $935 (large). Muuto.com MEET FUTURISTIC MINIMALISM IN THE LATEST PENDANT DESIGN FROM DANISH COMPANY FRANDSEN LIGHTING. THE COOL KOLORIT METAL PENDANT IN WHITE/BLACK IS $229 FROM DESIGNSTUFF.COM.AU Mirror mirror on the… table! The Speculum mirror table in Rose Copper (below) is one of the fairest of them all. From Designstuff.com.au, it’s $520 and 40cm high. SHAPE SHIFTER Designer Else Poux of French scarf label Mapoésie has boldly ventured into new territory to…

How did you get to where you are now? “I’ve been lucky to meet supportive people along the way who have given me the mentoring I needed to keep pushing forward and learning new things. I started as an engineering student in Melbourne, then became a hair and make-up artist, travelled to Europe, got married, had a baby, got into PR, worked in design and came back to Australia to start building my career, which led to us forming Max & You six years ago.” Tell us a bit about your family. “I‘ve been married for 17 years and have a 16-year-old son. The moment I saw my husband Richard it was love at first sight and I knew that I would be with him for the rest of my…

BOLD HUES MARRY WITH MUTED TONES FOR RELAXED SOPHISTICATION NATURAL MATERIALS AND PALETTE FOR A FRESH SPACE SOFT TOUCH PASTEL SWEEPS AND LAYERED TEXTURE FOR A PRETTY, MODERN TOUCH For more bedroom styling tips visit homestolove.com.au/rl…

ORIGINALITY, CHARM AND MORE SPACE were the three boxes to be ticked on Maria Schei Mathisen and her husband Claus’s wish list when they were looking for a home for themselves and their three children – with another baby on the way – just over a year ago. Although the photos of the 1912 house in the real estate agent’s advertisement didn’t look particularly appealing, the couple still looked at the home, and were relieved that they did. It was absolutely the right choice for them. “Everything fell into place in a completely natural way as the house had all the qualities we were looking for – lots of charm, lots of bedrooms, open living rooms and a kitchen I knew I could turn into something really special,” Maria says.…

FORAGING. IT’S A BIG THING right now, the world over. Noma, for example, is a two-Michelin-star foraged-fare restaurant you may have heard of, run by chef René Redzepi in Copenhagen (with a pop-up venue in Sydney this year). Or perhaps you’ve watched chef Paul West foraging for wild food on TV’s River Cottage Australia. Wherever you’ve heard the term, it’s taken the local food movement to a whole new level, with chefs and restaurants promoting dishes made from locally foraged and hunted ingredients. One such restaurant offering a menu of foraged fare is Oep ve Koep (Afrikaans for “open for business”), located in the fishing village of Paternoster on the West Coast of South Africa. It’s a harsh, bleak part of the coastline, stretching from Cape Town up to the…

IT’S EASY TO IMAGINE SITTING DOWN AT THE DESK OR LOLLING AROUND ON THE SOFA IN THE APARTMENT, A FURNITURE SHOWROOM DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE A HOME. IT’S SITUATED IN A RESTORED, 18TH-CENTURY, COPENHAGEN APARTMENT. Up in lights Lighting is important – for atmosphere and cosiness – with the mix including an Achille Castiglioni “Snoopy” table lamp. Right at home The 240-sq-m space, with original hardwood floors, wood panelling, feature walls and natural light, contains a lovingly handpicked collection of vintage furniture, pieces by emerging and established designers, rugs, lighting and art. The Apartment was cofounded in 2011 by interior design and art adviser Tina Seidenfaden Busck. While Tina’s taste is eclectic, she has a soft spot for 1950s Swedish and Italian design – generally experimental, edgy and exquisitely crafted.…

GOODS 2 by ANA MARTINS (392pp) From initial sketches to finished product, Goods 2 explains the process behind the creation of 46 iconic interior products – a bible for designers and design fans alike. Frame Publishers; about $92. CASA MEXICO by ANNIE KELLY (240pp) Well known for its colourful charm, Mexico has long been renowned for inspiring design trends. Annie Kelly takes us on a tour of the most stylish homes in Mérida and the Yucatán. Rizzoli; $105. THE MONOCLE GUIDE TO COSY HOMES (402pp) This beautifully presented tome sidesteps the idea of interiors that are polished to perfection. Instead, it presents a look into a series of homes whose style reflects the live s of those who inhabit them and that have interiors built upon elements that are carefully…

The home isn’t outwardly grand in terms of scale but it’s grandiose – in a nice way – much to do with the materials and the textures RADICAL AND VERY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL was the architectural style Valerio Leone wanted for the second-floor, 1930s apartment he shares with his wife Nastya Shershen. The couple loved the historical nature of the building, but wanted a home that reflected their creative lifestyle. Architect Hannes Peer (Hannespeer.com) stepped in with a vision to create “a container for contemporary life” – while still respecting the building’s roots – and fulfilling Valerio’s dream of a home with an eclectic and unique ambience. Hannes wanted to incorporate a strong architectural element in contrast to the apartment’s historical features (such as decorative plaster ceiling, Carrara marble floors…

THE KITCHEN was always going to be the heart of Dearna Bond’s home. So when she decided to renovate the 1890s worker’s cottage in the inner-city suburb of West Hobart that she shares with her partner Brett Manning, she knew it was the room that would be getting the most attention. While Dearna works as a business analyst at the University of Tasmania, cooking, food photography and styling are her passions. She has a food blog, To Her Core, and runs workshops from her kitchen. She has also launched a series of food photography and styling guides (Foodphotographyguides.com). FAMILY CONNECTION The house originally belonged to Brett’s grandparents and he bought his aunt’s half of the property in 2007. Dearna purchased his dad’s half before they began renovations in September 2015.…