Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2015 i Real Living Australia

IT’S OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY and the gift this year is for YOU. We thought, what gift would literally save you money (around $21, to be precise) and be cool? Well, everyone loves stationery, so we hope you love our three bespoke designer greeting cards by Blacklist, Pampa and The Souvenir Society – perfect for any occasion. Looking back since we launched in 2005, I realise how much we’ve grown up. We’ve seen a massive shift in how we live with everything, from inspiration to shopping, available online from around the world. Social media has also opened a door to the global visual stage and we have in turn become more sophisticated – in a relaxed Aussie way of course. Hey, last year we won magazine of the year at the…

COVER PAGE: BEDROOM FURNITURE Trio Bunk Bed, $599. MANCHESTER Creative Colours Naughts & Crosses in Lime Single Quilt Cover Set*2, $69.95; Double Quilt Cover Set*2, $79.95; Creative Colours 250TC Sheet Set in White S ingle Sheet Set*1, $49.95; Double Sheet Set*1, $59.95. THIS PAGE: BEDROOM FURNITURE Metz Single Mini Sleeper Bed, $1099; Metz Tallboy, $499; Metz Wardrobe, $549. MANCHESTER Creative Colours Around The World Single Quilt Cover Set*2, $79.95; Creative Colours 250TC Single Sheet Set*1 in White, $49.95. FLOORING Rug Medium 160x230 Cottage, $299.…

IT ALL BEGAN BY ACCIDENT – we built a table for ourselves one Sunday in Al’s workshop and then uploaded a shot to Instagram. Orders ensued, and somehow we found ourselves starting a business. WE DON’T HAVE FORMAL TRAINING in furniture design, but Al’s experience as a mechanic and fabricator and my years in industrial concrete construction mean we have a unique way of approaching design and working with materials we love. WE’RE INFLUENCED BY mid-century design, industrial architecture and the materials we work with – steel, concrete, marble, brass and glass. Music plays a big part in our space and designs; anything from Spandau Ballet to The Bronx spurs our creativity. Travel is another big influence – we were recently in Mexico and flew home brimming with inspiration. OUR…

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“THERE’S A TREND TOWARDS LAYERING OF MULTIPLE GREY SHADES, VELVET AND PLUM COLOURS” JO MAWHINNEY, NATIONAL RETAIL MANAGER AT LIVING EDGE Livingedge.com.au What’s at the forefront of your mind when buying products? “Ensuring that the product fits comfortably into our product portfolio and is complementary to our existing range – not competing with it!” How often do you update products? “We are constantly buying and updating products. The design world is fast paced.” Where do you go to buy? “On personal trips I always find myself in backstreet design stores in cities such as Singapore, London, Amsterdam or Rome constantly seeking out amazing design. The global trade fairs are a great source of inspiration and connection, too.” Do you consider trends when buying? “Our foremost considerations are the quality and…

TO REVAMP YOUR INTERIOR, rework the stuff you already have. Buy a few new things, but choose pieces that contrast to what you have at home. A mix of designs, materials and shapes will create that wonderful imperfect feel. Keep the palette simple for a cohesive look and use only pieces that you totally love – that’s the key to creating your own unique style.…

THE SAYING “SLOW AND STEADY wins the race” has never been more appropriate than for interior designer Marieke Rusticus. Over the past nine years, Marieke and her husband Eddy have renovated their two-storey three-bedroom home in Zwolle, which is just over an hour’s drive from Amsterdam, bit by bit. When they first moved into the home, the couple was expecting their second child, so it was only natural that the renovating and decorating process took on a leisurely pace. CHARACTER BUILDING At first inspection, Marieke says the home didn’t have much character. “It was nothing special, but I immediately had ideas about how to use the space.” The couple started by replacing the flooring downstairs with floating timber floorboards, then the following year they installed a new Ikea kitchen, and…

LIGHTING IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT IN THE PNY BURGER RESTAURANTS; the wall fixtures and pendant lights in PNY Marais were custom-made with vintage-style light bulbs and copper. For its third venue in Paris, PNY burger restaurant chose the Marais district, but it was Miami in the US that was the design inspiration for Benjamin Clarens and Yann Martin from CUT Architectures (Cut-architectures.com), in collaboration with Christofer Cornevaux and Matthieu Sagot. THE METAL STAIRCASE, CONSTRUCTED FROM TURQUOISE TUBES, WHITE MESH AND NEON LIGHTS, SITS BOTH LIGHTLY AND COLOURFULLY IN THE SPACE.…

BEDROOM FURNITURE Blaise Single Bed with Storage Drawer, $749; Blaise Bedside Table, $299; Blaise Tallboy, $599. MANCHESTER Designers Choice Lily Pink Single Quilt Cover Set*2, $99; Jensen Pink Printed Single Sheet Set*1, $99; Amara Pink Printed Breakfast Cushion, $32; All by Designers Choice. DECORATOR Abigail Bedside Lamp, $69; Ariel White Photo Frame, $9.95. FLOORING Rug Medium 160x230 Grace, $299.…

PROJECT Fur-covered stool Step 1 Assemble the flat-packed Ikea “Marius” stool, according to instructions. Step 2 Spray stool legs with spray-paint in your chosen colour – we used metallic gold. Allow paint to dry, then apply a second coat. Note: make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area when spray-painting, and use a dropsheet or newspaper underneath. Step 3 Place sheepskin rug over seat, then wrap one side underneath the stool between two of the legs. Secure it to the underside of the seat with double-sided tape. Step 4 Wrap other side of sheepskin under the stool, then turn the stool upside down. Use a needle and thread to sew sides of sheepskin together. Turn stool the right way up and take a snuggly seat. PROJECT To make one fur-covered stool…

who lives here? Bakers Poffa and Fredrik Ekman and their toddler, John, 1 Renovation timeframe 4 months Skate park Fredrik wanted to be able to skate around the kitchen island into the living room, across the verandah and to the skateboard ramp outside; the concrete floors make this possible. Absolute keepers The white classic tiles set in black grout and black kitchen cabinets are examples of good design that will stand the test of time OVER THE YEARS Poffa and Fredrik Ekman had explored this island with friends, and eventually decided to look for a house there. Their only criteria was that it be relatively close to the main town and not far from the sea. When one of Fredrik’s surfing buddies told the couple about a long, narrow plot…

WHEN YOU WORK FROM HOME, sometimes combining practicality with decorative style can be tricky. Luckily, for Anne Karien, the two go hand in hand. She’s a journey therapist and her work space is as beautiful, calm and inspiring as the rest of the home she shares with husband Bart and daughters, Bella, Giulia and Coco. Anne Karien and Bart bought their house in 2006 and from the first viewing experienced a strong sense of familiarity. Anne Karien felt like she’d walked into her grandmother’s house. “I felt right at home,” she says. But, the building wasn’t without its issues and needed an overhaul. With the help of a contractor, the project took nine months to complete. Bart took care of all the structural details and technology, while Anne Karien’s main…

WORD OF MOUTH is often one of the best ways to find any skilled person you need to work on your home. And so it was for Sydney-based Ariana Koller, a yoga instructor, and her husband, IT specialist, Peter. Ariana was looking for an architect to help turn the family’s one-storey cottage into a liveable yet stylish family home. After seeing the work of Eva-Marie Prineas (Architectprineas.com.au) at a friend’s place, and getting the thumbs up on her service, Ariana set up a meeting. That was in 2010 and over the next two years the architect created a plan and helped Ariana realise her dream of having a Swiss-style wooden house in Earlwood, in the heartland of Sydney’s suburbs. STARTING OVER A few years before Ariana engaged Eva-Marie as her…

WINDOW SEAT New plants need time to acclimatise to your home’s conditions so feed and water them well for the first few months then slowly reduce the feed to build their resilience. To add extra visual interest, try rooting a few plants in water, but make sure you change the water every week so it doesn’t discolour. Instill a feeling of serenity in your home with a plethora of plants CREATING A GREEN OASIS in the windowsill can make your house feel more tranquil, and will purify the air by clearing out toxins and increasing oxygen. Dedicate a windowsill to plants only and fill it with plants. Great options include Asparagus densiflorus myersii, which has delicate high stems that look great with broad-leaved plants. It does best in a bright…

FOR USEFUL IDEAS and fabulous inspiration, turn the page for four beautiful bathroom styles from some of our favourite architects and designers. There’s something that will appeal to everyone – and every budget: a concrete rendered cocoon-like retreat; a delightful bathroom with surprising features such as wallpaper-like tiles; a bathroom inspired by the gracious spaciousness of grand old European villas; and a top-of-the range, totally luxurious affair to lust over and dream about. Be totally inspired to create a relaxing, beautiful oasis in your home. THE WINDOW SAREUP HIGH, STRETCHING TO THE CEILING, PROVIDING LIGHT FROM ABOVE AND A FEELING OF PRIVACY 1 Auhaus Architecture & Interiors Auhaus-arch.com Shortlisted for two house/design awards last year for this home, Victorian architects Benjamin Stibbard and Kate Fitzpatrick had plenty to celebrate. The…

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Ideally, when building, renovating or decorating you’d have an architect, interior designer and possibly a psychologist to help you through the process! Well, you’re in luck. We’re giving you access to all of the above with a range of professionals who will share their insider info – it could literally save you thousands of dollars. At these events, real living’s editor-in-chief Deborah Bibby will introduce guest speakers including architect Hannah Tribe, interior designers Caroline Choker, Jacinta Preston and Paul Hecker, stylists Simone Haag and Kelly Ross, and Peter Quarry, a design psychology expert. You’ll be given access to a wealth of knowledge from these inspiring thinkers, and you’ll have the chance to engage and share ideas with other creatives. INTERIOR DESIGNER AND STYLIST CAROLINE CHOKER INTERIOR DESIGNER JACINTA PRESTON ARCHITECT…

THEY CAME, THEY WENT And, of course, some trends we embraced so enthusiastically we (almost) overdid them and had to move on. Case in point, chalkboard paint – on everything from feature walls to tables (great for entertaining the kids!). Another special mention goes to the Keep Calm & Carry On slogan, plastered on posters, mugs, doormats, notebooks… the list goes on. Bunting: we hung it high and low, inside and outside, on bedframes and verandahs. LOVED bunting. But perhaps the biggest trend that’s finally retired is the the bus scroll. Glad that’s over.…

BRIDGET MCCALL & NICK VAN MESSNER, PARTNERS & OWNERS OF FASHION LABEL LIFE WITH BIRD AFTER MEETING AT A CLOSE FRIEND’S 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY, NICK AND HIS NOW WIFE BRIDGET (BIRD) REALISED THEY HAD SIMILAR MOTIVATIONS. SO THEY HATCHED A PLAN AND WOMEN’S FASHION LABEL LIFE WITH BIRD WAS BORN. How did you get to where you are now? Nick: “It’s been a long road. After starting and deferring several degrees, I realised that success is not the key to happiness, but rather happiness is the key to success. So I put together a folio and started my journey into fashion at RMIT. Then Bridget and I crossed paths at a friend’s birthday and hit it off, and we started LIFEwithBIRD in 2002.” Where do you find inspiration? Nick: “Art,…

BEDROOM FURNITURE Jett King Single Bed with Storage Drawers, $1299. MANCHESTER Designers Choice Orson Charcoal Single Quilt Cover Set*2, $99; Jensen Blue Printed King Single Sheet Set*1, $109; Lewis Velvet Wattle Square Cushion, $50; Arbre White Square Cushion, $40; Zahra Black Jac Long Cushion, $35; Jett Black Breakfast Cushion, $40; Lewis Velvet Black Square Cushion, $35; All by Designers Choice. L'Avenue Cotton Single Blanket in White, $69.95. DECORATOR Dylan Pale Blue Stool, $99; Aiden Black Bedside Lamp, $89. BUI LT-IN STORAGE DRAWERS…

NEW NAVY Navy is no longer limited to traditional interiors. When teamed with bold patterns and pastel colour pops, navy can be fresh and modern, too! In fact, nav y is almost considered as a neutral for its ability to work well with almost any hue. Here, we’ve combined it with bold pastels and light-coloured timber furniture for a playful yet refined look. If painting the wall isn’t an option, anchor the room with a navy hero piece then carry the colour throughout your accessories. A An office is the perfect place to play with bold colours and patterns – it will encourage creativity Nice work Klerk working desk in Natural Oak, $1395, Clickon Furniture. Buttercup chair in Midnight on Ash/Dark Blue (right), $1299, Blu Dot. Pala chair in Midnight/Clear…

who lives here? Dr Menne Bartelsman Things he loves “Old pics, everything copper and more recently, stuffed animals,” Menne says. “My biggest desire is to buy a stuffed flamingo!” A tub in the living room? “For most people, a bathtub in the middle of the living room seems a bit strange, but because the bathroom is too small for a bathtub and because I always really wanted a classical bath, this was my solution.” IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY! Menne Bartelsman’s uncle once rented this 1920s, 70-sq-m city apartment and when he moved out, was able to transfer his lease to his nephew. Menne was a young student at the time, studying medicine. For the next 10 years he shared the house with flatmates, then a couple of years ago…

Let’s dance! THIS PAGE FROM LEFT JUSTIN WEARS Suit from Ted Baker. Shirt from Zara. LAURA WEARS Dress from Ginger & Smart. Jewellery from Susan Driver, Reliquia and Kookaï. BRYTON WEARS Denim jacket from Levi’s. Denim jeans from Zara. NIKEISHA WEARS Dress from Matin. OPPOSITE Custom-made kitchen from Ikea. FAB28 retro fridge in Silver, $4490, Smeg. Replica Eero Saarinen “Tulip” dining table with Marble top, $1945, and chairs, $285 each, Matt Blatt. Vito Reina Peacock chair, $2990, Globe West. ( Yes, it’s a splurge, but it’s the best quality out there. If secondhand is more your style, check out eBay with prices starting from $35. ) Mobile pendant light in Brushed Nickel, $349, West Elm. Balloon from The Balloon Shop. ON BENCH 1.7L kettle, $199, and 2-slice toaster, $199, Smeg.…

QUINOA CRACKERS WITH WHIPPED FETTA & FENNEL GRAPEFRUIT SALAD Serves 12 as a snack Prep time 20 mins Cooking time 45 mins Equipment Electric mixer; mortar & pestle; mandolin; sharp knife; chopping board; medium mixing bowl; spoon; baking paper; rolling pin; pastry brush; 2 baking trays; salad bowl; small serving bowl 500g soft goat’s fetta, beaten using electric mixer until smooth Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Sumac, to season Quinoa crackers 250g wholemeal flour, plus extra for dusting 30g white quinoa 10g dry yeast (1½ packets) Sea salt & cracked black pepper 180ml lukewarm water Olive oil, for brushing 1½ tbsp fennel seeds, crushed Fennel & grapefruit salad 2 fennel bulbs, sliced thinly on a mandolin 1 pink grapefruit, diced ½ small red onion, sliced very thinly & rinsed Juice…

SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE architects and designers share sublime kitchen designs, along with a whole swag of gorgeous materials, fittings and appliances. It’s all food for kitchen thought! Be inspired by the bevy of beauties, from the striking timber and tiled kitchen that is right at home in its natural location; the luxurious fitout that makes a sophisticated statement; a kitchen featuring a clever layout employing expert tricks (an awkward diagonal section of wall is covered in a mirrored panel to stunning effect); a simple, hardwearing kitchen that suits its beachy location and lifestyle; and an industrial, urban, modern hub, which is characterised by concrete, timber and subway tiles. There are benchtops, ovens, pendant lights – the list goes on. THE ORIENTATION OF THE TIMBER ON THE ISLAND BENCH MAKES…

Money moves to make HOW TO INVEST $10K GOT A LAZY $10,000 and don’t know what to do with it? Here are six different ways you can invest your cash and get some amazing returns SALARY SACRIFICE Super has a much lower tax rate individuals’ tax rates, being 15% on income and 10% on capital gains if held for more than 12 months. So if your income tax level is 45% you’d instantly achieve a 30% return just by salary sacrificing $10,000 into your super – that’s even before it’s been invested! KEEP IT IN YOUR OFFSET ACCOUNT Leaving $10,000 in an offset account linked to your mortgage would not only save you thousands in interest but will help you pay off your loan sooner. On a $350,000 loan over…