Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Real Living Australia

REAL LIVING RENOVATIONS MAGAZINE IF YOU'RE PLANNING A RENOVATION, GET YOUR HANDS ON OUR GO-TO GUIDE, ON SALE 21 AUGUST. IT HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE THE PROCESS PEACEFUL AND PAINLESS. GOOD THINGS CO ME TO those who wait. I remember my mum saying this to me ad nauseam when I was growing up . I still remember sitting by the radio as a teenager, ready to hit record on the off chance my favourite song would come on Triple J. These days, everything is instant. Whether it's TV or takeaway, we crack it if we have to wait longer than 30 minutes. A friend told me recently her two-year-old knows that Netflix is "on demand" and all their favourite movies are right there waiting for them to press…

STYLISH / INSPIRATIONAL / CLEVER WHO LIVES HERE? KIRSTEN BOOKALLIL, INTERIORS STYLIST, HER DAUGHTERS STELLA, 17, AND 11 -YEAR� OLD BRONTE, AND MONTE THE CAT. @KIRSTENBOOKALLIL THE LIFE OF AN INTERIOR STYLIST provides plenty of beautiful new wares and ideas on creating a home, but Kirsten Bookallil prefers adding layers rather than overhauling what already exists. "I'm a modern collector," the Sydney stylist says. "I like things pared back but I enjoy the memories of mementoes. I enjoy looking around and seeing my memories and things that give rne a sense of place ." STARTING POINT When Kirsten moved to her current home in Bondi Beach with her two daughters, Stella and Bronte, and Monte the cat in September 201 6, she wasn't tempted to start again or create a…

WHO LIVES HERE? L I N A E K S T R A N D , A N I L L U S T R A T O R , H E R P A R T N E R M A T T H I A S , T H E I R O N E - Y E A R - O L D S O N N I K O L A J A N D T H E I R T H R E E C A T S . IT TOOK I L L U STRATOR LINA and her partner Matthias more than 90 visits to different properties to find their perfect home - a beautiful house in Osterlen in southern Sweden with no neighbours…

SAVOUR / SHARE When the sun is shining and the sky is sparkling blue , it would be remiss to lunch indoors- especially in those first bursts of spring after a long winter. Take advantage of the warm air and sunshine by eating outdoors . Le Picnic: Chic Food For On-The-Go by Suzy Ashford reimagines outdoor eating as an elegant , delightful and delicious activity to enjoy with friends . All the recipes in the book are designed for sharing- from the dips and terrines to the larger tarts , baguettes, salads and sweet treats . Of course , having more friends at your picnic means more of the delicious recipes to make and share- so get those invites out! And since we're putting so much effort into getting the…

Recently at a friend's dinner party, a shade after the main course was finished , someone decided to change the subject from Netflix to superannuation . I took this as my cue to help clear the dishes . I followed the host , who obviously has a similar allergy to boredom , into the kitchen and watched him lower his stack of plates into the sink . I was about to put mine on the bench when he said , "Just chuck them in the sink , mate ! " "I'VE ALWAYS ADAPTED TO KITCHENS DESIGNED BY OR FOR OTHER PEOPLE, WITH ALL THEIR LIMITATIONS." I was dubious they'd fit , but then I looked deep into the abyss . Not only were his six plates down there , but…

SHOP SEE IT / LOVE IT / BUY IT 1/ SLEEP STUDY 50 shades of red MOST OF US HAVE AN ARSENAL OF TECH DE VICES THESE DAYS, BUT THERE NEVER SEEMS TO BE ANYWHERE TO KEEP THEM, SO THEY END UP STREWN ON ANY AVAILABLE SURFACES. BANISH THE CLUTTER AND USE A STYLISH, SLIMLINE DESK TO HOUSE PHONES, LAPTOPS AND IPADS. IN A BEDROOM, KEEP THINGS RESTFUL BY ADDING CANDLES AND OBJECTS IN A CALMING PALETTE. 2/ NATURAL HIGH tone and texture GADGETS, UTENSILS AND COOKBOOKS JOSTLE FOR SPACE IN THE KITCHEN, SO IT CAN BE HARD TO FIND PLACES TO DISPLAY OBJECTS AND ART THAT INJECT PERSONALITY. FREE UP SURFACES WITH THE ADDITION OF A HANDY LITTLE TABLE -ALSO THE PERFECT SP OT TO PULL UP A PEW AND HAVE…

TALENT / SPACE / DESIGN MEET RACHAEL WILL a stylist and vintage store owner, who lives and breathes the kind of community-minded lifestyle many capital city residents can only dream of. "Being a country girl, I know it's the safety and familiarity of small towns that makes them great - you help out your neighbours and support local. I thought I'd lose all of that by moving into the city ... but I've been proven wrong." OPENING UP SHOP IN THE MORNING, chowing down on a handmade sausage roll for lunch and swapping homelaid eggs for vegies- this is just everyday life in Croydon for Rachael Will, 35, partner Josh Sharley, 41, and their three chooks, Sally, Liz and Tina . Rachael owns and operates Vintage Carousel in nearby Bowden,…

NEW IN SCENT - SATIONAL SINKS FROM PRAHRAN TO PARRAMATTA ARE DECKED WITH AESOP HAND WASH, AND NOW THE REST OF THE HOME CAN GET IN ON THE ACTION, TOO - AESOP HAS LAUNCHED ITS FIRST COLLECTION OF ROOM SPRAYS: ISTROS, CYTHERA AND OLOUS. $60 FOR 100ML. AESOP.COM CHANGE OF A DRESS Kate Sylvester's Spring/ Summer '17 collection, Marisol, pays homage to Venezuelan pop artist Marisol Escobar. It's full of clashing prints and silhouettes that are both fominine and masculine. Katesylvester.com TAKE IT OUTSIDE Summer will be here before we know it, so now is the time to start thinking of kitting out your yard. The new Trace outdoor lounge collection by Adam Goodrum for Tait includes a sofo, armchair and modular options, plus accessories like this nifty drinks trolley…

ARTIST we love WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS "MY STUDIO IS IS IN THE INDUSTRIAL FRUIT HARBOUR AREA IN ROTTERDAM, FIVE MINUTES FROM MY HOME. I SPEND MOST OF MY DAY BEHIND A COMPUTER - BUT I WISH I COULD SPEND MORE TIME IN THE WORKSHOP. I LOVE TO DO EXPERIMENTS AND TESTS," LEX SAYS. at HOME DUTCH DESIGNER Lex Pott is not afraid to use colour. In his house and in his work, bright hues are the key players. Born in Hilversum in the Netherlands, Lex graduated from the renowned Design Academy in Eindhoven in 2009 and has made a name for himself as an innovative designer, famous for his True Colours project - oxidising metals to create an array of different colours. He has also designed the Pivot shelf…

WHO LIVES HERE? I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R I S A B E L T I D E M A N D A N D H E R H U S B A N D N I E L S C H R I S T I A N H O H L E B J 0 N N E S S . I S A B E L W O R K E D W I T H D E S I G N E R M E G S H A R P E B E F O R E S E T T L I N G I N N O R W A Y ,…

RENOS / ADVICE / PETS SYDNEY AUSTRALIA W H O L I V E S H E R E ? Z A C H , A F U N D M A N A G E R , A N D S A R A H M c H E R R O N , A N I N T E R I O R S T Y L I S T , W I T H T H E I R C H I L D R E N O S C A R A N D P O P P Y , A N D D O G P I X I E T H E I N T E R I O R D E S I…

WE ARE FAMILY TEDDY, 8 , L I V E S W I T H J U L I A A N D H E R P A R T N E R A N D R E W I N T H E I R C O L O U R F U L F I T Z R O Y H O M E . @ I A M D A G M A R A N D @ F R E N C H _ B Y _ J U J U TEDDY IS O N E STYLISH DOG, AND H I S SARTORIAL CHOICES STOP MOST PEOPLE IN T H E I R TRACKS. From his jaunty bow tie collection to his quirky taste in harnesses…

SPRING CLEAN YO UR SKIN CARE RO UTINE and get involved with one of these cleansers. 1 Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Foaming Cleanser, $50, Sephora. This cleansing MVP removes environmental impurities, boosts the skin with antioxidants, then soothes it with the help of cucumber. 2 Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Revitalizing Creamy Foam Cleanser, $35 (1800 812 663). The creaminess offers a hydration hit while the foam gives a deep clean. 3 Bobbl Brown Soothing Cleansing Milk, $67. An oil/lotion hybrid with chi a seed oil to cleanse and moisturise. 4 Origins Modern Friction Cleansing Stick, $40, Mecca. Perfect for travel, it removes make-up in a swipe and gently exfoliates. 5 Lancome Energie De Vie Micro-Foam Cleanser, $60. Aims to balance the skin's energy so you literally glow…

When you're planning something special - an intimate dinner with friends; a surprise celebration for someone you love - you want to capture the occasion right down to the last, carefully curated detail. With the stylish in stax SQUARE 5010, you can. It combines digital and analog technology for the best of both worlds. Prints quare-for mat copies of your favourite moments, and explore more than 3000 photography styles via three buttons and one dial. It does all the work. All you have to do is party.…

MIX AND MATCH TEXTURAL PATTERNS FOR A VINTAGE LOOK. BED LINEN BY LINEN HOUSE LAYER DIFFERENT PATTERNS TO CREATE COSYL LOOKS PATTERN & COLOUR We all know the mood - enhancing powers of a great colour palette, but too much of one shade can be overwhelming in a space - which is where patterns come in. Mixing colours and patterns in similar tones will add depth, create interest, and bring all the elements of a room together into one cohesive look. BED LINEN AURA BY TRACY ELLIS VINTAGE LINEN CREATES A LOOK OF LUXURY TEXTURE AND MOOD Whether it's Byron beachside shack or urban apartment, the colours and textures you choose will set the ultimate mood for your space. A combination of earthy tones mixed with tactile textures like linen…

A VARIETY OF RAW MATERIALS CONCRETE, BRICK AND TIMBER - OFFERS A DETAILED CONTRAST WHO LIVES HERE? G U Y B U N D E R , F O U N D E R / D I R E C T O R O F M A D E A R C H I T E C T U R A L C O N S T R U C T I O N S , A N D H I S P A R T N E R M E G A N C A M P B E L L , A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L T E A C H E R . M A D E B…

THE KITCHEN SPECIAL ON REFLECTION KITCHEN DESIGN | NINA MAYA INTERORS NINAMAYAINTERORS.COM; @NINAMAYAINTERIORS The look They've enjoyed their time i n the spotlight, but now white kitchens are being updated with unexpected finishes. Here, the island bench features reflective sealed copper sheeting that changes with the light. The copper also brings out the rust-coloured veining i n the marble. Try it if You're looking for a cool take on classic glam. How to get it right Show restraint. A strategic hit of colour or metal lic finish on a splashback, island or bank of cabinetry has impact. Balance with marble or com posite stone benchtops and white cabinetry. MODERN CLASSIC KITCHEN DESIGN | WE ARE TRIBE WEARETRIBE.COM; @WEARETRIIBE The look Simple, classic and streamlined, this kitchen has a place for…

0 1 S E T PA RA M E T E RS Decide where you want to position the vignette , and the amount of space you want it to cover, as this will determine the scale of the items you display . If your vignette is small or you want it to feel contained , you can use a tray to anchor it . 02 B E C O N S I S T E N T Choose a hero piece to set the direction - this will help to define your colour and texture palette . "Think of all the items as a group of friends hanging out- each one has its own quirks , but they have things in common , too ," says Jessica Belief ,…

PLAN / NURTURE / STYLE Plants in THE BEDROOM Think outside the box when it comes to placing your plants . Bench seats provide flat space while remaining completely functional . They also break up the look of tall beds and add an interesting focal point to the room . Side tables and stools of different heights create a staggered effect that gives each plant its own visual space . To maximise your plant display footprint , choose a side table with a cupboard or inbuilt shelves to hold your personal effects . Free up space for plants on your bedside table by swapping a bedside lamp for pendant lighting and consider a small plant like emerald ripple or Chinese money plant "Use plants that have a CONSISTENT THEME orvibe, or…