Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2016 i Real Living Australia

SUNNY SIDE UP is the only way to go! Hello 2016 and hello to you. If you’re new to real living magazine, welcome – it’s so good to have a newbie on board – and if you’re a regular, we love you and it’s great to have you back. So, where are you reading real living right now? On the beach, in the bush, at home, maybe on a plane, train, or in some distant land? I’m taking my mag, a stash of books, my iPhone and hitting the road for the holidays, driving up the coast. Nothing flash, quite the opposite – househopping at friends’ holiday homes, but mostly sleeping under the stars wherever possible. Getting down to earth with nature and finding time to breathe, think, read and…

Down to earth A mix of leather, wood, cowhide and macramé make for an earthy feel in the living area. The new wood-burning stove was installed as part of the renovation. On display Homeowner Mari relaxes in her pared-back, functional kitchen; shelves display her collection of ceramic plates and enamelware. MARI LOVES COLOUR, HER PARTNER MINIMALISM. IT ALL WORKS OUT WHO LIVES HERE? F A S H I O N E D I T O R M A R I G R O E N E W A L D , H E R P A R T N E R A L A N A L S T O N , A N D T H E I R D A U G H T E R S O…

CASUAL COOL A FUN KATE MOSS PRINT ADDS AN EDGE TO A SOPHISTICATED, PETROL-BLUE SPACE Moustache moment Montgomery sofa in Blue Stone/Linen Weave, $2399, West Elm. Hay tray tables in Black, $390 for small, $490 for medium, The Minimalist. Barnaby Lane “Smith” chair in Blush Leather, $919, Design Twins. Amali floor lamp in Gold, $199, Freedom. ON SOFA Palm cushion, $109, and Stripes Anon cushion, $119, These Walls. Denim Velvet Fringe cushion cover, $79, Kip & Co. Status Anxiety “I See You Baby” leather bag, $159, The Minimalist. ON TABLES Chloé: Attitudes book by Sarah Mower, $120, Simple Form. Skandinavisk candle in Hav, $59, Luumo. Jia tealight holder in Blue, $55.90, Top3 By Design. Votive Look tealight holder in Amber Green/Black, $17, Bo Concept. Glass vase, $19.95, Macleay On Manning. ON CHAIR…

01 /// COLOURS OF THE YEAR Say Hello to Rose Quartz and Serenity. The global colour authority has anointed not one but two shades as the Pantone colours of the year… this is a world first, two colours get to share the honour! The colour combination is suitable for soft or hard surfaces, across all finishes, from matte, metallic and glossy. To use Rose Quartz and Serenity in the home, team them with lots of white and accent with deep foliage green. EXTERIOR CONTRAST Use colour in unexpected ways to trigger an immediate emotional response. It’s all about creating the “wow” factor! Pastel pink is not a typical colour specification for a building exterior, as seen here at the amazing La Muralla Roja housing project in Alicante, Spain. But the…

TOP ROW FROM LEFT Dr.Lewinn’s Day & Night Cream, Golden Essence and Eye Cream leaves skin bright and radiant; Drlewinns.mcphersons.com.au Early Settler Recollections Make your kitchen the heart of your home with the Orchard Oak kitchen range; Earlysettler.com.au Freedom Tap into the glamour of a bygone era with the Barber Soap Dispenser; Freedom.com.au 2ND ROW Mayo Hardware Santalum Estate incense sticks are made from 100% natural sandalwood and essential oils. Available at Bunnings; Santalumestate.com.au Bristol brings you colours that look newer for longer with paints that require only two coats; Bristol.com.au 3RD ROW Domayne Bring an element of originality to your kitchen with the new Robert Gordon range of kitchenware from Australian Gourmet Traveller; Domayne.com.au Colorbond® Looking for advice on building or renovating? Colorbond® steel’s Create is a great place…

LOOK NO FURTHER THAN our very own shores for interior inspiration this summer. Our magnificent, varied landscape, climate, flora and fauna – and their earthy, subtle colour palettes – and massive swag of local design talent including furniture makers, homewares designers and photographers and artists inspire our decorating style. Bring in nature’s palette (plus nude and blush for a contemporary edge). Bring in Aussie design for a super-fresh look. Embrace the local.…

I’VE BEEN an interior stylist for over 10 years, mostly styling for the camera for magazines, and for brands big and small – but it’s been for other people’s brands and products, until now. It was always my dream to launch my own collection. STYLING FOR MAGAZINES is where I began, but since releasing two decorating books with Hardie Grant/Rizzoli, I have morphed more into a brand and have wanted to create more tangible items. A couple of successful product collabs – a candle with Palm Beach Collection and linen with Major Minor Sydney – was a way of testing the waters. Working with my team on my very own products is exciting. WORKING ON MY range has been an interesting process. The most important thing has been capturing my…

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Hide & seek To hide plaster imperfections, the downstairs bathroom was painted in Haymes “Sonora Sea”. Towels from Kip & Co. Feelin’ dotty The dot-tile splashback was already in the home. “We based the kitchen’s colour scheme off them,” Alexandra says. Glassware from Mark Douglass Design. Kid space A Rainbow Hills wall hanging from Kip & Co brightens the nursery. Tranquil entrance A narrow side table from The Family Love Tree is a functional addition to the entryway. Artwork from The Artwork Stylist. IF THERE’S A HOUSE THAT SHOWCASES the power of paint, then this is it. From seeing it today, you would never guess that its previous owner was one of Melbourne’s pre-eminent art historians, Professor Emeritus Bernard Smith, whose collection of more than 20,000 books on art history…

SAVE ON CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE FEES Finally, an end to ridiculous credit card fees! You’ll soon be able to book an airline ticket and not be charged around $7.70 just because you paid for your domestic fl ight with a credit card. The Federal Government has put a close to the longrunning rort of credit card surcharging – it should kick in by July. The average Aussie pays around $130 p.a. in credit card surcharges, amounting to $1.6 billion annually. SAVE ON REPAYMENTS IF YOU INTEND TO FLIP YOUR HOME LOAN When you fl ip your home into an investment you want to be able to claim the highest possible tax deduction. Paying principal and interest while it’s a home loan will reduce later interest payments and hence the possible…

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MATT MAYWOOD MAKES SUSTAINABLY SOURCED WOODEN SURFBOARDS AND DESIGNS ORGANIC COTTON TEES AND BOARDIES, ALONG WITH OTHER THINGS HARD WORK, COCKTAILS AND HAVING PEOPLE BELIEVE IN HIM ARE MATT’S INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS. READ ON… Where did you grow up? “Redhead, near Newcastle, NSW.” Were you a creative child? “Yes, I often pulled things apart to see how they worked, and I’d create new works from things lying around the house.” What did you want to be when you were a kid? “Everything. I wanted to fly.” Who or what is your style inspiration? “I get my inspo from undiscovered old timber.” What sort of gift would you give? “Something I can handmake for someone’s happiness.” What’s your favourite mantra? “There’s always a solution.” What’s your interior style? “Mashed-up beach shack.”…

SHIMMERY AUSTRALIAN SEASCAPES, DUSKY DESERTS and muted tones of our flora and fauna, along with locally designed, sun-kissed timber furniture and bleachy-beachy white accessories inspire this dining room look. Textural timber pieces and organic forms sit lightly in nature’s colour palette, including the soft, sunset-like lilac (in the wall tone and painterly surfer pic by Adam Harriden, who shot directly into the bright Aussie sun to interesting effect) and warm terracotta in flooring. Blush vessels add a contemporary vibe. COASTAL Sea-foam shores Time dining table, from $1195, Nomi. Entertainment unit in American Oak, $3850, Mr & Mrs White. Amelia side chairs in White (comes with seat pad, not shown), $225 each, Clickon Furniture. Stumpies stools in Handpainted (left), $380, and Carved Julia (right), $600, and Dream Weaver Mid light shade…

Magnificent mirage The L-shaped home wraps around the pool, and also draws the eye across the courtyard to a palm tree and bamboo forest beyond. It’s an oasis within an oasis. Original hip “The space and the light” are the two things Maryam Malakpour loves about the home she shares with her fiancé Rawdon and daughter Sophie, pictured. Wooden lanterns were found at a flower market. Meditative minimalist “My inspiration for the structure and architecture was a fusion of Japanese Zen combined with Le Corbusier-style minimalism, hence the use of natural materials such as concrete, stone, wood and glass,” Maryam comments. WHO LIVES HERE? F R E E L A N C E F A S H I O N S T Y L I S T M A R…

Wood for the trees Original timber frames, doors and panels were repurposed in the renovated seaside home. “Different woods can live together and be in harmony – just like different trees in the forest,” homeowner Leon says. WHO LIVES HERE? A R C H I T E C T / F U R N I T U R E D E S I G N E R L E O N S A V E N , H I S W I F E J A N N A N D T H E I R D A U G H T E R G A B R I E L L A Rooms with views The dining and lounge areas and bedrooms face the ocean, with bedrooms flanking the…

TOP ROW FROM LEFT Super Amart For just $199.95, the Premier bed offers contemporary styling and value for money; Superamart.com.au Sorbent Our Hypo-Allergenic paper is not only the perfect balance of softness and strength, but pure and white too; Asaleocare.com/our-brands/sorbent/Bed Bath N’ Table Simple and contemporary, nothing compares to Milano linen for a little luxury every day; Bedbathntable.com.au 2ND ROW Matt Blatt The Empire Concrete dining table’s steel frame contrasts with its concrete top to create an edgy aesthetic; Mattblatt.com.au Kohler The Chalice is a vitreous china basin that pairs perfectly with tall basin mixers; Au.kohler.com 3RD ROW Avargadi is a unique collection of Australian-made, environmentally sustainable lamps; Avargadi.com.au Confetti Fair Join Shay Paine, winner of The Block 2015 and founder of The Wild Creatives, in a 1.5hr styling workshop…