Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i Real Living Australia

FOR ANYONE STRUGGLING with finding their decorating style, I always ask them what they like to wear. Fashion can alter your mood, and so too can the way you choose to decorate your home. Even having a tidy house compared to a messy one can have a great impact on how you feel. Don’t worry – I’m not getting all Marie Kondo on you. Let’s bring this back to decorating the way you dress. Is your style ultra-feminine? Go for soft pink velvet and delicate metallic flourishes. Are you a jeans and T-shirt kind of person? Try a pared-back look, such as breezy white curtains and raw timber furniture. Then there’s my favourite style: classic with a twist. My home is decorated much like my wardrobe: a mix of relaxed…

COLOUR CODE The new Double Jeu chair by Maison Sarah Lavoine, with its black velvet upholstery and playful colour options, is almost too good to sit on! Available at Bastilleandsons.com.au STAFF PICK ELLE LOVELOCK Editor ROUND OF APPLAUSE THERE’S SOMETHING SO APPEALING ABOUT THESE RONDEUR CUSHIONS BY MR AND MRS WHITE. THE SPHERICAL SHAPE WILL STAND OUT ON YOUR SOFA WHILE SOFTENING THE OVERALL LOOK. $180 EACH; MRANDMRSWHITE.NET SUSTAINABLE SUDS We’re more conscious of the beauty products we use, but what about the containers? All packaging by haircare brand Kevin.Murphy is made entirely from recycled ocean plastic. Now that’s beautiful. Kevinmurphy.com.au STAFF PICK SANDY DAO Creative director STAFF PICK ANN DO Art director MODERN STUDIES The Plyroom Scrivette desk has the simple functionality of a school desk, but with extra room…

style tip Casually lean an oversized, ornate floor mirror against a bare wall for an unexpectedly elegant effect IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY, the legend of Narcissus tells of a man who falls deeply in love with his own reflection. While that’s just a folk tale, there does exist a mirror with similar powers – the Ultrafragola by Ettore Sottsass. Take one look at its provocative neon pink curves and you might fall madly in love, too! Ettore was a revolutionary Italian architect and designer, and the founding member of the Memphis Group. Based in Milan, this collective of designers championed the Postmodern movement in the ’50s and made innovative, colourful furniture and homewares from low-cost materials. In 1958, Ettore became the artistic director of Poltronova, an Italian furniture manufacturing company. During…

who lives here? Laure Ardouin-Marie, interior designer and founder of design studio Stiletta, with her husband Thomas and their two daughters Louise, 10, and Jeanne, 8. style tip Selecting lighting first will help dictate the vibe of your home. In Laure’s living area, three hammered brass pendants set the scene AFTER MANY YEARS working in the Paris fashion industry, Laure Ardouin-Marie was well placed to make the move into interior design. Her time doing the visual merchandising for such illustrious names as Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci and Fendi had taught her all about luxury fabrics, elegant lines and the importance of creating maximum impact with the materials at hand, and in 2012, she took this knowledge and poured it into her own interior design studio, Stiletta. Her first project? The…

You’ll need: large sheet of thick paper such as butcher’s or builder’s paper; pencil; matting; paint brush; paint; retractable knife; tape; frame 1 Define the size of your artwork by drawing its borders onto the sheet of paper. To do this, use the inside of your matting as a template and trace around it. 2 Scrunch the paper into a small ball to create texture, then unravel and repeat. Be gentle when scrunching the paper to make sure that it doesn’t tear. The more you repeat this step, the more texture you’ll get. 3 Unravel the paper, lay it flat and get painting. If you want colour to cover the entire artwork, make sure you paint out to the edges. To achieve a rough or unfinished effect, leave the edges…

This month, we take a walk on the sartorial side and find interiors inspo on the 2019 Spring runways…

1 IF YOUR CLOSET IS FULL OF DESIGNER LABELS… Try selling through Modsie.com.au. This luxury online marketplace allows you to list items yourself or opt for the consignment route. Either way, your listings need to be approved by Modsie. If they accept your item under the DIY route, you have the final say on the sale price; the more competitive you are, the greater the chances of a quick sale. When sold, you post the product to Modsie for them to authenticate the product and then ship to the buyer. Fees: It’s free to list an item for sale, and Modsie will cover the cost of shipping if you send them the item within seven days of its sale. Modsie does charge a commission of 20% of the sale price,…

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who lives here? Anine Bing, designer and co-founder of her namesake fashion label, her husband Nicolai and their children Benjamin, 8, and Bianca, 5. Aninebing.com | @aninebing IF ANYONE KNOWS A THING OR TWO about international style, it’s Danish-born designer Anine Bing. Anine was raised in Sweden and has lived in Los Angeles for about 15 years. Her eponymous fashion label has flagship stores from Paris to Berlin, and her 1928 Spanish Colonial-style home, which she bought with her husband Nicolai, has inherited her Nordic soul. As a former model and blogger, Anine has a knack for putting outfits together, and her home feels just as authentic. “Style is about being good at mixing things. It’s important you can see someone lives here,” Anine says. “That doesn’t mean everything has…

PRETTY NATURAL TIMBER/VENEER/LAMINATE Timber and timber-look flooring is warming up with soft blonde and brown tones, which are more versatile than black and grey finishes. An ever-popular choice, timber is known for its hardiness and insulating properties. Old hardwood boards are easy to freshen up with a professional sand and new coat of paint or stain, while new floors are easier than ever to install – engineered timber and veneer boards (known as floating floorboards) come polished, stained and finished. Laminate – an image of wood on a composite wood base – is a more affordable option with fantastic resistance to scratches, moisture and wear. Great for Living areas, kitchens, hallways and bedrooms. Good to know Floor sanding is a tempting DIY job, but keep in mind the machine is…

DINING ROOM Quirky, colourful and textural pieces all have a place at the dining table BEDROOM Fill your place of retreat with fun and functional items that you’ll love waking up to LIVING ROOM Changing an artwork or rug will set the tone for the rest of the room’s scheme…

at home, London 1 Alex Eagle Studio Everything here is beautifully curated, from the prints by Luke Edward Hall to the fashion. And downstairs at Skinwork they do facials. Alexeagle.co.uk 2 Selfridges Hands down my favourite London department store, Selfridges has it all. If you’re after something in particular, you’ll most likely find it here. Selfridges.com 3 The Conran Shop The edit of ceramics and tableware, linens, throws, books, art, stationery and gifts is meticulous. I never leave empty-handed. Conranshop.co.uk 4 Goop If I need a gift to spoil someone, I go to Goop. The space feels calming and Goop’s beauty products are great (the bedtime bath soak is so good)! Goop.com 5 Sunbury Antiques Market This is just outside of London and it requires an early start, but the…

Depop A mobile space where you can see what your friends and the people who inspire you are liking, buying and selling. Depop.com Carousell Allows you to instantly share listings on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and deal direct with the buyer. Au.carousell.com Swop Swap and sell preloved clothing and accessories to receive 25% of the agreed price in cash or 50% as an in-store credit. You’ll need to take your items to the store, with locations currently in Sydney and Brisbane. Swop.net.au…

HOUSE PLANTS HAVE BEEN AN ESSENTIAL part of our lives for some time now, but if you’re looking to take your greenery obsession to the next level, go large. An indoor tree will transform a room, bringing a structural element to living spaces, and colour and life to traditionally sparse areas like bathrooms and laundries. Then there are the practical benefits – indoor plants have been shown to improve air quality, create feelings of relaxation and positivity, and reduce noise levels (handy for apartment dwellers). Of course, not all trees will be happy indoors, and the ones that are might have a few extra requirements that their outside counterparts don’t. Mature trees can also be costly, so you may want to start with a younger tree and let it grow…

A HOME FILLED WITH vintage furniture and antique finds can very easily slide into nana territory if not styled in a considered way. However, if you spend time sourcing and curating the right pieces and mix them with a few new buys, the look can go to a whole other level – one that’s deeply personal, eclectic and chic. So how do you get the right mix? We asked Phoebe Nicol, owner of The Vault Sydney antique store and online shop (Thevaultsydney.com; @the_vault_sydney), to share her tips on mastering eclecticism. Her home in Woolloomooloo, where she lives with fiancé, co-business owner and antiques specialist Jeremy Bowker, proves a stylish example. mix styles and periods “A room full of antiques will look like a museum,” Phoebe says. Instead, anchor the room…

FEMALE FORMS To celebrate International Women’s Day, ceramic studio Marloe Marloe will donate 30 per cent of all proceeds from its limited-edition pink Grace collection to Australian charity Share the Dignity until April 30. Marloemarloe.com CREATIVE EXPAT IF YOU’R ETHINKING ABOUT INVESTING IN SOME ART, CHECK OUT THE RECENTLY DEBUTED SERIES POST TRUTH BY SYDNEY-BORN, LA-BASED ARTIST GEORGE BYRNE. HIS NEW ARTWORKS EXPLORE URBAN LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY LAYERED WITH VIVID ABSTRACT PAINTING. OLSENGALLERY.COM STAFF PICK STEPHANIE HOPE Content director THE NEW WAVE If your swimwear style is minimalist and ruffle-free, dive into the women’s swim collection from local label Venroy. The range is made in Australia using recycled materials, including this one-piece, $120. Venroy.com.au STAFF PICK LISA BURDEN Market assistant NEW book FROM THE HEART LOVE! is the latest book by Zoë…

FOR A DECADE, CELINE HAS SHAPED WOMEN’S STYLE. The French fashion label makes clothes that women want to wear, and is famous for redefining minimalism in a more feminine, desirable way. So when Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati was asked to create a new Celine flagship store in the Miami Design District with a largely open brief, he knew the space would need to reflect Celine’s beloved aesthetic. A Brazilian Pinta Verde marble shell was laid over the two-storey structure, draping the interiors and facade in pale ripples of green and blue stone. The ground floor is used for exhibitions with a canopy supported by concrete columns, but upstairs is where the magic happens – accessories are displayed like art on slabs of marble, while clothes hang from rails. Valerio describes…

who lives here? Amanda Shadforth, photographer and creative director of Oracle Fox, her husband Sam Williams and their two dogs, Peaches the Pomeranian and Zion the Finnish Lapphund. Oraclefox.com | @oraclefox @amanda.shadforth ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR – Amanda Shadforth wears many creative hats. But perhaps her most recognisable is as the founder of Oracle Fox, one of the original Australian style websites, which pretty much makes her influencer royalty. It’s no surprise then, that her South Queensland home is a perfect study in modern, minimalist style. CHANGING TIDES The 1970s home was purchased four years ago, and she and husband Sam spent six months renovating before they moved in. “We were drawn to the home because it had a mid-century, almost Palm Springs vibe, with high ceilings and beautiful views,”…

A HOME IS AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE, and it’s my job to create that connection in a practical way,” says Melbourne-based interior designer Chelsea Hing. “It’s a place to express yourself, experiment and hang out. And it’s a place to restore and relax. The things that always make me feel at home are the sofa and bed – that’s what you fall onto at the end of the day. Comfort is non-negotiable, and they should have a great silhouette that lets you loosen up. Think of comfort as first base and to get to second, you need to consider how the furniture looks from every angle. I like relaxed, artful, curvaceous shapes. Nothing should be reserved for a ‘good room’, so don’t choose fabrics that feel overly precious. A home is…

Plantation shutters Plantations are designed for year-round comfort. Their hinged louvres can be closed completely when you want your home to feel cool and dark, or swing them wide open to create airflow. This style has a distinct coastal vibe and they’re easy to wipe down and clean. Venetian blinds Timber and aluminium are the most popular options. “You can’t beat timber for simplicity and practicality,” says Amelia Taylor, head of product at Wynstan. Timber is ideal in homes with a traditional or natural style, while aluminium comes in a variety of modern finishes, from pearly pastels to brushed metallics, “to suit many decorating styles and add colour”. Roller blinds If you’re after something subtle, consider these. Streamlined rollers disappear when not in use, so they won’t affect the style…

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pro tip According to Evah, the secret to creating a harmonious space is to use natural light where possible, mix and match materials and avoid overstyling it. Here, balance is achieved with just a few pieces – their similar heights, neutral tones and open silhouettes speak to each other shooting the campaign by the numbers 30 DEGREE WEATHER 16 HOURS OF SHOOTING 2 LOCATIONS 1 TRUCK AND DRIVER 6 PEOPLE ON SET 2 DAYS INFINITE COFFEES 5 O’CLOCK WRAP TIME AND BLUE SUNNY SKIES…

Acciughe al Forno con Burrata FRESH ANCHOVIES BAKED WITH BURRATA Serves 4 as antipasto Prep + cooking time 30 mins 250g cleaned, butterflied anchovies50g (⅓ cup) plain flour60ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling20g pecorino, grated20g dry breadcrumbsSmall handful of basil and/or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped250g fresh burrataCrusty bread, to serve 1 Place the flour in a small bowl and dip the anchovies in the flour to lightly coat. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over a medium heat and shallow-fry anchovy fillets for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden. You may need to do this in two batches, halving the olive oil, and cleaning the pan between each batch. Drain the fried anchovies on paper towels. 2 Combine the pecorino, breadcrumbs and…

FOR A MOMENT, CLOSE YOUR EYES and try to picture the island of Mykonos. What do you see? Whitewashed houses with blue domes? Tourists with tans dancing on rooftops until sunrise? Now open them. Imagine a sandy beach bordered by bare hills, facing the Aegean Sea. The architecture is the same colour as a retro photo filter, like tinted sunglasses from the ’60s. Welcome to Ftelia Beach Club, a side of Mykonos you may not know. The new bar, restaurant and events venue is the place to go when you want to escape the Greek island’s more glamorous hotspots without forgoing the seafood lunches, beachparty vibes and breathtaking views. Italian architect Fabrizio Casiraghi designed Ftelia Beach Club. Inspired by the burnt brick and ochre colours of the local buildings and…