Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Real Living Australia

plan “Our kitchen looked like it had been plucked from the 60’s! It was interesting working with the unique space in our kitchen and trying to visualise a completely different design.” - Blake “Once we decided to remove the archway, we were then able to open the kitchen right up and reconfigure the layout to include pantries and a longer island in the centre – this made use of the width of the space.” - Ashley select “We stuck to a contemporary colour scheme throughout our house and used raw textures as feature points.” - Ashley “It was handy that we were able to pick up a few colour swatch samples at our local Bunnings to take home and experiment with the whole colour scheme in our space. We ended…

LIZZY AND ISABELLA’S STYLE FORMULA: “CREATE A WHITE ROOM WITH NATURAL ACCENTS AND NEUTRAL TONES. ADD ITEMS COLLECTED ON YOUR TRAVELS THAT MEAN SOMETHING TO YOU.” CALL IT INTUITION, CALL IT MAGIC – Elizabeth (Lizzy) Abegg and Isabella (Spelly) Pennefather have an uncanny knack for manifesting their destiny. From the spontaneous decision to work together to utilising the powers of Instagram, they even managed to turn their vision of finding the perfect office space into a reality. “Isabella and I went for a walk around an old industrial estate and saw this place with its big old balcony,” Lizzy recalls. “We said to the guy who was here, ‘Are you leaving?’ and he said, ‘No way.’” But seven years later, the girls and their team of 45 now call the…

THE PARTY EDIT 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 instax SQUARE SQ10, you can. It combines digital and analog technology for the best of both worlds. Print square-format 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. FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT INSTAX.COM/SQUARE…

WHO LIVES HERE? LUCY GLADE-WRIGHT, CO-FOUNDER OF HOMEWARES STORE HUNTING FOR GEORGE, AND HER PARTNER JONNO RODD. HUNTINGFORGEORGE.COM; @HUNTINGFORGEORGE “WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO BE SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS EVERY DAY” YOU DON’T NEED TO own a home to put your own stamp on it. Take creative couple Lucy Glade-Wright and Jonno Rodd. They rent their two-bedroom apartment in Elwood, Melbourne, and it’s bursting with personality. “There was a queue of potential tenants at the inspection,” Lucy recalls. “But as soon as I saw those arched windows, I knew we had to have it!” MODERN RETRO The pair behind homewares store Hunting For George (Lucy is co-founder and Jonno is marketing manager) moved into the art-deco home five years ago. “We wanted to modernise it while having nostalgic pieces that…

THE ENTRYWAY SPECIAL THE 5 ENTRY PIECES ACHIEVE A WELCOMING, FUNCTIONAL SPACE WITH THESE KEY ITEMS 1 COAT HOOKS ONE OF THE LOVELY THINGS ABOUT ARRIVING HOME IS TO SEE WHOSE COATS ARE ALREADY HANGING ON THE HOOKS. ALLOW GUESTS TO FEEL WELCOME AND COMFORTABLE TOO, WITH DEDICATED HOOKS. 2 BENCH SEAT A BENCH SEAT IN THE ENTRY HALL … LITERALLY INVITES THE PERSON ARRIVING TO HAVE A SEAT AND TAKE A LOAD OFF THEIR FEET. IT ALSO GIVES YOU A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO INJECT SOME PERSONAL STYLE INTO THE SPACE. 3 CONSOLE TABLE A CONSOLE TABLE IS ONE OF THE FIRST PIECES THAT YOU OR A GUEST ENCOUNTERS WHEN ENTERING A HOME. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT STYLE, CHARACTER AND A BIT OF YOUR STORY. 4 COURTESY MIRROR…

WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE. You’ve pinned an amazing designer look on your Pinterest board, showed all your friends what your reno is going to look like, only to be brought crashing down to earth when you find out how much it costs to copy Gwyneth’s kitchen. Fear not! You can still achieve your dreams at a fraction of the price. At Three Birds Renovations, we’ve done the hard yards to find the best budget ways to achieve an amazing home. “SO MANY OF US HAVE CHAMPAGNETASTES ON A BEER BUDGET! BUT YOU CANSTILL ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM RENOVATIONAT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE” 1 SPRAY EXTERIOR BRICKS Rendering a brick house can cost a packet. We’ve found one of the best ways to transform an ugly brick exterior is to spray…

GET OUR COVER LOOK! IT’S MAGICAL HOW CUES FROM NATURE can completely change your mood. Only a couple of months ago, everyone I spoke to seemed to be crawling towards 2017’s finish line. Then suddenly, the days get longer, the jacarandas begin to shower glorious purple rain on the footpath and you feel confident in swapping out the winter doona for the summer one. Before you know it, you’re counting the weeks until school breaks up, looking forward to long lunches in the backyard that roll into silly suppers and workshopping where to get away for a week in January. I really wanted to capture that unexpected rush of energy and optimism with this issue. If you’re not quite there yet, our cover story on page 56 – a guide…

WITH PARTY SEASON UPON US, WE TAKE INTERIOR INSPO FROM SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE BARS……

THE BACKGROUND STORY Where better to showcase your new bedlinen range than in the city where it was made? That was the thinking of In Bed founder Pip Vassett, who travelled to the Santa Clara 1728 hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, for the brand’s latest campaign shoot. “Our factory is based in Portugal and has a rich history of manufacturing, so we really wanted to tell its story. And the Santa Clara is pretty much the dream hotel destination, with its seamless combination of old and new.” SHOOTING THE CAMPAIGN: BY THE NUMBERS 48 HOURS OF FLYING 2 FULL DAYS OF SHOOTING 364KM OF DRIVING 1 HIRE CAR, FULL TO THE BRIM 6 PODCASTS 2 TOWNS 4 LOCATIONS 15 PORTUGUESE TARTS 3 HOURS OF IRONING 2 TRAMS ENDLESS SUNNY SKIES…

BEAUTIFUL BED LINEN AND TOWELS WILL MAKE EACH DAY FEEL THAT BIT MORE LUXURIOUS Jacqui Ives GET THE LOOK “The easiest way to add luxury touches to your bedroom is through soft furnishings and decorative items. You might like to use a floor rug, a throw on the end of the bed or a feature cushion. Artwork, candles and bedside lamps will also help create a luxurious feel. If you want to make more of a statement, though, a bed head will transform any space. For example, a velvet bedhead teamed with an oversized quilt cover will give your bed an opulent, plush and stylish look. When buying new items for your bedroom, consider the colours, textures and shapes of your current furnishings. It can be helpful to start with…

NAUTICAL & NICE Tommy Hilfiger has just released a new homewares range and it has all the linen you could want for a holiday at home. For example: (A) TH Mono Grosgrain Flange cushion 45cm, $69.95. (B) Grey Academy quilt cover set, $239.95. (C) TH Robinson Knots oblong cushion, $99.95. Available at selected David Jones and Myer stores. GRILL IT! WHAT BETTER WAY TO ENJOY A BARBIE THAN ON A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSPIRED BY THIS AUSSIE PASTIME. INTRODUCING GRILLE – THE NEW OUTDOOR FURNITURE COLLECTION BY MARCEL SIGEL. AVAILABLE AT GO-HOME.COM.AU IN THE FRAME TV in the bedroom? Yes please! Especially when it looks like an artwork when not in use. The new Samsung The Frame TV has a library of art, or you can showcase your own pictures…

NEW IN EYE SPY Elk has a new range of sunglasses, and we love ’em! Made from translucent acetate, they’re bang on trend for summer. Go bold with the Blue or chic with the Champagne colour. $149 a pair. Elkaccessories.com.au VIVA ITALIA Zanotta is an Italian furniture brand that’s been around since the ’50s, manufacturing pieces by design bigwigs such as Enzo Mari and Achille Castiglioni. Locally it’s just been welcomed into Cult’s stable of design brands, so you can get involved. Cultdesign.com.au SHOP THIS NOMAD IS MELBOURNE BRAND SLY’S LATEST COLLECTION OF CUSHIONS – PEBBLE-SHAPED BEAUTIES IN BLUSHED DESERT TONES. FIND THEM ONLINE FOR $59.95 AT ONTHESLY.COM.AU AND WHILE YOU’RE THERE CHECK OUT THEIR HOMEWARES AND SKINCARE, TOO. GROW YOUR OWN SALAD! Ever wanted to grow your own edible…

SEVENTIES FLORAL CARPETS, an orange retro kitchen and missionbrown bricks would send most house hunters running for the hills. But Kip&Co co-founder Hayley Pannekoecke saw past this dated decor in a tiny house on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, and visualised what would be her future family home. Within weeks of buying the house, Hayley and her builder husband James began demolition. Fast forward two years and their Scandi-meets-Aussie renovation is complete. IT’S ALL ABOUT HUE Working in the design biz, Hayley knows a thing or two about interiors, and for her own house, there was no question it would embrace the same playful colour palettes the Kip&Co brand is known for. “I was born with a love for colour and pattern. I’ve always been drawn to them,” Hayley says.…

SEA CHANGE Spotlight’s coastal range delivers on-trend looks you want, at bargain prices. Why wait? Make every day feel like a holiday! www.spotlightstores.com @spotlightstores…

01 CONSIDER THE OCCASION Are the in-laws over for a roast or is it an outside brunch for friends? “A formal meal lends itself to a perfectly set table and a casual event calls for large share platters for guests to help themselves,” says Jessica Bellef, head of styling at Temple & Webster. 02 LAY THE FOUNDATIONS Tablecloths suit formal and casual meals, but the fabric will change the style completely – crushed linen creates a relaxed look while crisp cotton is more formal. Al fresco dining calls for a bare table with a table runner or placemats. 03 NAPKINS ARE ESSENTIAL They’re not just practical, they add colour to a setting, too. “If you make your own, you can tailor them to your scheme. Cut cotton fabric into 60cm…

WE ARE FAMILY DILLON, 1, LIVES WITH GEORGIA AND HER PARTNER KIERAN IN SYDNEY’S CHIPPENDALE. @THEUNDONESTORE AND @OURDOGDILLON DILLON HAS BEEN WINNING HEARTS ALL OVER SYDNEY with her energetic and endearing personality. This pup has an insatiable fondness for homewares, especially cushions. How did you meet Dillon? We met in a backyard near Newcastle on a hot summer’s day. She was the smallest in the litter and started playing instantly. If Dillon was a person, what do you think she would be like? Bossy, a tad bogan, loyal, a bit of a sook but lots of fun. She has a huge personality! Is Dillon pro or against dogs in clothes? Pro! She has her own pyjamas that she wears to bed – she even lifts her feet when I’m putting…

INSIDER ADVICE GRAB A COPY OF THE BLOCK MAGAZINE FOR MORE INSIDER TIPS & DESIGN INSPO TUESDAY CHOOSE DAY “You need to have a clear idea of your room locked in by the Tuesday of the room reveal week, with all your furniture selected by then, too. Then you have room to move if there is a crisis, or you make a mistake and have to order anything new. Also, be prepared to not have a shower. We didn’t have hot, running water for a long time – we didn’t realise what it was going to be like in terms of general hygiene and personal upkeep. We went to the gym for showers and a refresh – the portable loos weren’t cutting it.” GEORGIA | RONNIE & GEORGIA, 2017 GET YOUR SLEEP…

ELLE INSPIRES COMES TO MELBOURNE! WHEN: 9-11.30am, Saturday, November 18, 2017 WHERE: ZINC at Federation Square, Studio 2, corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne HOW: Buy your tickets from elleinspires.pleezpay.com Take charge and get prepared to be your best self in 2018 at our fourth ELLE Inspires event. Join editor-in-chief Justine Cullen, lawyer and trendsetter Aggie Goss of Style By Aggie, Tracy Atherton, general manager of the much-lauded Jackalope Hotels, actress Madeleine West and more incredible women for a morning of powerful discussion, inspiring ideas and useful tips on how to step ahead in your career and life. brought to you by naturalizer TO FIND OUT MORE… visit ELLE.com.au/elleinspires…

TRAVEL / DISCOVER / EXPLORE A-LIST TREATMENT The Jackalope hotel is home to some pretty impressive interiors and exteriors, including the black infinity pool and Geode pool deck pavilion. Yet you feel totally at ease within moments of arriving. The secret is in the service – totally flawless without being too stitched up. IT’S OFTEN LABELLED MELBOURNE’S ANSWER TO THE HAMPTONS, but we’re on a mission to discover the other side of the Mornington Peninsula, where boutique distilleries, slow food and modern art reign supreme. After collecting our wheels – a Mini Cooper Countryman – we head down the M11 towards the most talked about hotel in the country, Jackalope. Designed by Carr Design Group, it only opened in April and has already been named Hotel of the Year at…

SAVOUR / SHARE COOKING RICE “Perfectly cooked, tender grains of rice are an ideal base for any poke bowl. While rice cookers offer an easy and reliable route to fluffy rice heaven, hob cooking is easy enough to master. We use white, brown or black short-grain rice in our recipes. Cooking techniques vary for each, so follow the steps below carefully, depending on the grain you have selected.” Makes 480g cooked rice Prep time 10 mins Cooking time 45 mins, plus soaking time Equipment Saucepan with close-fitting lid; wooden sushi rice bowl; paddle or wooden spoon; whisk 240g white, brown or black short-grain rice 2 tbsp mirin 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt 1 Put rice in saucepan with close-fitting lid. Cover rice with cold…

“Our home collections embrace a unique take on the preppy lifestyle and all- American tradition. Every piece reflects the classic American spirit at the heart of the Tommy Hilfiger brand” TOMMY HILF IGER TOMMY HILFIGER IS A NAME synonymous with classic, all-American style, melding old-school refinement with a contemporary, carefree spirit. “It’s an attitude,” says Tommy Hilfiger. “It’s classic, it’s American, it’s cool.” This ethos has been deftly translated from the brand’s iconic sportswear to its collections for the home, including bedding, towels and accessories, all realised with preppy panache. Inspired by the ‘Summer of Love’, the latest offering is a nostalgic take on Americana with a sun-soaked palette recalling 1960s Californian beach culture. From quilt covers embossed with the brand’s insignia and matched with premium sheet sets, to cushions,…

WINDOW SHOPPING Window decor is the ultimate finish for any room and really should be one of the first things to consider – well before cushions! Consider your space, amount of light and privacy needs as well as your style in your planning. Ready-to-hang products are kinder to the budget so try and accommodate those if you can. THE RIGHT WINDOW COVERINGS CAN BOTH DEFINE AND SOFTEN A ROOM – INSIDE AND OUT…

FASHIONABLY GREAT If you want your fashion purchases to do more than make you look good, shop at The Social Outfit. It’s an Aussie fashion label that funds employment, education and training opportunities to help transform the lives of refugees and new migrants. View the Kaleido-cloth Spring Summer 2017/18 collection at Thesocialoutfit.org SET THE TABLE The entertaining season is upon us and it’s time to up your tableware game. If monochrome with a dose of timber is your look, head on over to Freedom for a beaut range of dinnerware, serving utensils and trays. Freedom.com.au SAVING FACE REMEMBER THOSE FOUR-COLOUR PENS FROM SCHOOL? CLARINS HAS REINTERPRETED THEM AS A MAKE-UP PALETTE! IN IT, YOU GET THREE LINERS FOR EYES AND ONE FOR LIPS. 4 COLOUR ALL-IN-ONE PEN, $45, FROM CLARINS.COM.AU…

WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD “CARAVAN”, you probably conjure up visions of budget holidays, cramped spaces and grey nomads. But when the reno wizzes at Three Birds Renovations were presented with a rundown beige caravan set on the muddy banks of a NSW river, they immediately saw its potential and set about turning it into the ultimate weekender. “What drew us to the project was the challenge of doing such a small space in a colour palette that was really different to anything we’ve done,” says Lana Taylor, director at Three Birds. “We had to think creatively to make the space beautiful but also practical, so it could sleep as many people as possible.” A WOMAN’S TOUCH Gone is the Birds’ usual all-white coastal vibe and instead, black fibre-cement cladding…

TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE With a wide range of lighting, from pendants to floor lamps, showcasing the latest trends, it’s easy to refresh any room in the house. Whether you’re looking to add a statement piece to your living room or your workspace needs new task lighting, you don’t have to spend a fortune to achieve the look you want. THE RIGHT LIGHTS It’s important to choose the right style for your space and lighting requirements. Not sure where to start? Pendants are one of the most versatile options; you can hang at varying levels depending on the mood you’re trying to achieve in each room. Hang low to create intimacy or group together for maximum visual impact. THE LATEST STYLES Whether you prefer sleek and minimal or something more traditional,…

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“What time are they coming again?” he asked, barely managing to conceal his negativity. “Seven thirty!” she replied curtly. “They’re your friends, you should know what time they’re coming over.” “They’re actually both our friends and it was your idea to have this stupid dinner…” His voice trailed off as he walked out of the lounge room and into the bedroom to look for his keys. She sucked in the desire to let fly and instead shifted all her energy into putting the tea light candles into the small glasses she had bought from Ikea. He found his keys and snuck out the door, beginning to ruminate as he made his way to the bottle shop. Why did she always invite these people over when all it did was cause…

These functional and spectacular kitchens impressed viewers and judges alike on The Block this year, and it’s easy to see why. The clincher? The cabinetry! Couples Sarah and Jason and Ronnie and Georgia expressed their individual style through a clever blend of thoughtful fixtures and fabulous finishes from the new Freedom Kitchens range. First up, let’s tour Sarah and Jason’s kitchen. This couple scored high points for their contemporary space that was at once glamorous and supremely functional. The integrated fridge was concealed behind Freedom Kitchens’ stunning new metallic cabinetry in platinum-hued Titan. This contrasted beautifully with the Super Matt Black on the range, the Ash Black anodised handles and the Blackened Elm cabinetry in the butler’s pantry. Sarah and Jason’s standout island bench showcased Caesarstone’s Statuario Maximus, complete with…

PLANT / NURTURE / STYLE “Echeveria ‘Blue Wren’ needs full sun all day. You can water it well, but it loves to dry out fully in between – keep drier in winter. Only pot up with cacti and succulent potting mix.” “Monstera deliciosa likes a well-lit position, but avoid hot afternoon sun. It will respond well to liquid feed in the warmer months. Shine the leaves by wiping with a milk and water mixture.” “Kalanchoe ‘Flapjack’ needs full sun all day to thrive and keep his red edges vibrant. Like all succulents, water well, but allow to completely dry out before watering again.” “Begonia ‘Rex’ species are perfect for a well-lit position indoors. The more light, the more intense the leaf colour. They like some humidity, so occasional misting helps.”…