Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Real Living Australia

THE NIGHT BEFORE MY FIRST DAY on real living I was so excited I couldn’t sleep. It was like being invited to front my favourite band. Of course playing with rockstars can be intimidating to say the least, and I’d been told in no uncertain terms by old workmates that as the editor of real living, it was time I got a handle on my untidiness and put an end to the make-shift wardrobe under my desk. So armed with a shiny new Hay pen and a beautiful orchid, I moved into my new digs, vowing to turn over a new leaf. But after 12 days, things have already gone south. Clothes have reappeared, a bookshelf has been taken over by my collection of hot sauces and there are papers…

1 WANT A RUG THAT WILL SERIOUSLY UP THE STYLE CRED OF YOUR HOME? Look no further than Danskina! The rug studio was founded in the small town of Bladel in the Netherlands in 1973 by Piet and Ina van Eijken. Originally, the couple wanted to focus on Danish design, so Piet combined the word Dansk with Ina, his wife’s name (geddit?). These days, it’s owned by textile giant Kvadrat Maharam, with the rugs made in the Netherlands, Scotland, Germany, Nepal and India. 2. Eleven out of the 19 rugs in the collection are designed by guest designers, so you’re always guaranteed something different. They’re hand-knotted, woven, fusion-bonded, tufted or felted, mainly from wool, but the one we love most is the Cork & Felt design (shown here). Plus, you…

CADENZA High-quality fittings and smooth curves – that’s what you get with the Mondella “Cadenza” bathroom collection. The look is slightly retro without being old-fashioned – call it curvy chic. It’s a look that would suit hyper-modern as well as more traditional bathrooms. This range has everything from shower sets to mixers, plus all the finishing touches like a mirror, towel rail, hook bar and corner shelf. Vanities have soft-closing drawers and doors and their angular forms are the perfect counterpoint to the lines of the basins and mixers. RESONANCE A big hit of timeless allure is what you get with the Resonance collection. Easy to install and easy to clean, the range features functional and attractive pieces including family-friendly towel hooks, smooth-action mixers and tapware, and showers that really…

AUSSIE home A CUSTOM-DESIGNED MIRROR FITS THE SPACE PERFECTLY, IN THIS CASE SWEEPING UP TO THE FIRST FLOOR FLOORPLAN CREATING A HOME wasn’t a task Andrew O’Brien took on lightly. The Melbourne-based artist went to great lengths to create a beautiful, considered space for his family: wife Georgie Corke and two-year-old twins Leni and Beckett. The project even took him to Italy, where he hand-selected the pieces of travertine that would go on their floors and walls, ensuring the veins matched in the right places. The couple bought the Georgian property in the 1990s, intending to turn the top two levels into a three-bedroom home and the ground floor into an apartment. It’s in East Melbourne, an old part of town that has significant pre-Victorian buildings. The building is also only…

CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERIOR LOOK BY MIXING AND MATCHING CUSHIONS – IT’S YOUR OWN BESPOKE COMBINATION ADD SOME SOFTNESS TO TIMBER FURNITURE – SUCH AS A SIMPLE HALLWAY BENCH OR DINING TABLE SEATING – WITH CUSHIONS AND THROWS IN THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST HUE BLUSH BENEFITS This barely there pinky hue is the perfect fit for so many decorating styles – vintage, contemporary, beachy, romantic – but one of my favourites is Scandi. Blush pairs beautifully with grey, white and timber, hallmarks of Scandi style. Plus, it’s versatile – you can use it in any room of the house. Create a resolved look throughout your home by combining soft furnishings in the same colour palette. Blush, white and grey work as well on the bed as on the sofa. It…

DARLINGHURST, SYDNEY/SCANDICOOL 1 SIMPLY DARLINGHURST Leave your passport in the drawer. In buzzy inner Sydney, this stylish studio borrows a little of the Scandinavian aesthetic to breathe new life into an old warehouse. We love the enormous steel-framed windows, soaring white-painted ceilings and timber floors. The dado-style paint scheme, with the bottom half of the room in warming charcoal, makes things hug-me homely, while the area above, in crisp, airy white, makes those chic windows really pop. 2 FROND EMBRACE A little shot of green, such as this glossy monstera leaf, brings nature indoors. And how cool is that terrazzo-style bench and splashback? 3 LIGHT INDUSTRY The adjustable pendant over the table creates a focal point, while also casting light over your gourmet pizza (the kitchen is nifty but who…

INSTAX AS ART Make your interior more personal and artful by turning your snaps into a creative feature. Use the prints to get creative in your interior space. EASY PRINTING Just by downloading Fujifilm’s instax SHARE free app, you can have smartphone images printed in a snap and make copies with the reprint button. SHARE THE LOVE Share your pics on social media, then use the Fujifilm instax app to print these pics direct from Facebook or Instagram. Like! STYLE TIP We used the black and white in-app filter to give all our snaps a unified stylish look. Love! Start by getting the instax SHARE app on your phone. It’s free at the App Store and Google Play. Visit fujifilm.com.au…

INDICATES THAT THE SUPPLIER OFFERS ONLINE OR MAIL-ORDER SHOPPING OR ORDERING ACADEMY TILES academytiles.com.au ADAIRS adairs.com.au AMALFI amalfihomewares.com.au AMONSON amonsonlighting.com.au ANDREW O’BRIEN SHOP andrewobrienartist.com APATO apato.com.au ASTELLA DESIGNS astelladesigns.com.au ATELIER LANE atelierlane.com BANG & OLUFSEN bang-olufsen.com ARTHUR G arthurg.com.au ASTRA WALKER astrawalker.com.au BEACON LIGHTING beaconlighting.com.au BASIL BANGS basilbangs.com BLU DOT bludot.com.au BLUE DOG bluedogposters.com.au BOCONCEPT boconcept.com/en-au BOOK DEPOSITORY bookdepository.com BUNNINGS bunnings.com.au CAESARSTONE caesarstone.com.au CATWALK RUGS catwalkrugs.com.au CIBO DESIGN cibodesign.com.au CITTA DESIGN cittadesign.com CLICKON FURNITURE clickonfurniture.com.au COCO FLIP cocoflip.com.au COPPOLA HOME coppolahome.com COTTON ON cottonon.com.au COUNTRY ROAD countryroad.com.au COWHIDE RUGS ONLINE cowhiderugsonline.com.au CRANMORE HOME cranmorehome.com.au CULT cultdesign.com.au CURIOUS GRACE curiousgrace.com.au DEDECE dedece.com.au DESIGN TWINS designtwins.com DINOSAUR DESIGNS dinosaurdesigns.com.au DOMO domo.com.au DOT & CO shop-dotandco.com DULUX dulux.com.au ECO OUTDOOR ecooutdoor.com.au EVIE GROUP eviegroup.com EUROLUCE euroluce.com.au FANTASTIC FURNITURE fantasticfurniture.com.au FAT SHACK VINTAGE fatshackvintage.com.au…

STAFF PICK DEPUTY EDITOR ELLE NATURE MORTE by MICHAEL PETRY (288pp) Still-life art of the 16th and 17th century has inspired a whole new gene ration of 21st century artists in Michael Petry’s visual feast Nature Morte. Powerful reimaginings of the traditional genre portray the simple pleasures of this modern world. Thames & Hudson; $70. K FOOD by DA-HAE & GARETH WEST (240pp) If you worship at the altar of modern Korean chefs David Chang and Roy Choi then this book, from the founders of Busan BBQ in London, should be on your culinary radar. Octopus Publishing Group; $39.99. POOL Ed. AMELIA HOLLIDAY, ISABELLE TOLAND AND MICHELLE TABET (192pp) Deeply embedded in Australia’s cultural identit y is our relationship with water, whether it’s a waterhole in the bush or a…

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AFTER A MUCH-ANTICIPATED OPENING, HIGHER GROUND DOESN’T DISAPPOINT. THE SOARING 15M CEILINGS, NATURAL LIGHT AND PALETTE OF TERRAZZO, CORK, PAINTED STEEL, STONE AND TIMBER HAVE HAD CROWDS CONSISTENTLY QUEUEING UP – OR IS IT THE FOOD? IT MAY WELL HAVE THE BEST KALE SALAD EVER, AND THOSE AFTER MORE HEARTY FARE (WAGYU SHORT RIB ROLL ANYONE?) WILL ALSO REJOICE. SPOTTED IT! THE TEAM BEHIND MUCH-LOVED EATERY TOP PADDOCK CHOSE DESIGNOFFICE to transform their latest venue. Guided by the concept of a hotel-lobby feel, with dining and lounging options for a range of occasions, the Escher-like arrangement of blue-steel staircases and platforms make this foodie experience a delicious journey. Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria. Highergroundmelbourne.com.au FOUND IT! Rounded off Conde House “Splinter” upholstered oak chair (left), $1380, Apato.…

WHITE TO TRY HAYMES PAINT “NEARLY WHITE” COLOUR TREND BLUSHED SO, YOU’RE READY to embrace a new colour palette and bring a new mood to your home. Whether you just want to add an accent, or go for a full-blown scheme, there are some must-know tricks to getting it right. The first thing you need is a little background on colour – specifically, what defines a colour as warm or cool. Wendy Rennie, the colour and concept manager at Haymes Paint says to think of the colour wheel. “The yellows, oranges and reds are warm, as they make you think of sunlight and heat. While, blues, greens and violets are on the opposite side of the colour wheel and remind us of water or the sky, which feel cooler.” But…

DESIGN classic Diamond chair The organic, welded steel design was developed by Italian-born American Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) in 1952. A jeweller, printmaker, sculptor and furniture maker, busy Harry is probably most famous for this chair, which continues to be popular in – and outside – homes all over the world. W H O L I V E S H E R E ? J O S E P H I N E E K S T R Ö M , O W N E R O F I N T E R I O R S S T O R E L I L Y & O S C A R , H E R H U S B A N D R I K A R D A N D…

“ FLOOR-TO -CEILING CURTAINS CREATE THE ILLUSION OF MORE HEIGHT” MEET THE DESIGNER Studio David Thulstrup is an architecture, interior and design practice known for its customised work. Based in Copenhagen, it specialises in residential and fashion retail, with Georg Jensen concept stores a recent success. Studiodavidthulstrup.com LET’S TALK (CURTAINS) Whether bold and dramatic, light and flowy or practically invisible, curtains create mood and movement and are the perfect choice for cosier spaces such as living rooms and bedrooms. Always choose a style appropriate for your home’s look and feel. Colour vs pattern Treat curtains as you would wallpaper in terms of ensuring the colour and pattern is balanced with other textiles and furnishings. Go for solid colour with great texture if your room is already “busy” with pattern. Hanging…

MAKE YOUR LAWN – OR THE PARK – THE PERFECT GATHERING SPOT WITH OUTDOOR BEANBAGS, A RUG AND PLUMPED-UP CUSHIONS BLACK AND WHITE ACCESSORIES, PLUS A HINT OF GREENERY, TAKES A SIMPLE WHITE TABLE SETTING FROM PLAIN TO CHIC CREATE A MEDITERRANEAN VIBE WITH A DAY BED AND RELAXED PIECES IN SEA BLUES, WHITE AND SANDY TONES…

TIMELESS WITHOUT AGEING HANDLES OR COLOURS THAT DATE, THIS KITCHEN COULD LAST A LIFETIME Designer DIY Paint Your Own Doors kitchen, $2881 (including cabinets, Modern doors, panels, hardware, Mayonella laminate benchtop and splashback), Kaboodle Kitchen. Doors and cabinetry painted with Dulux Aquanamel Semi Gloss paint in Flooded Gum, $101 for 4L, Bunnings. Replica Eero Saarinen “Tulip” dining table, $595, Matt Blatt. Signature Essentials “Simple” dining chair and carver chair in Facade Pumice, $169 and $229, Freedom. Replica Flos IC pendant light, $239, Amonson Lighting. DAB+ Mantle radio, $49, Kmart. Watering can in Brass, $74, Zakkia. ON TABLE Clovis glass vase, $59.90 (holding flowers from The Grounds Florals), Finch lunch plate, $24.90, and Dine linen napkin in Ecru, $12.90, Citta Design. Cereal New York City Guide, $25, Harry Hartog. Eli ceramic…

ALTHOUGH NIELS WANTED TO BE A PRO SOCCER PLAYER WHEN HE WAS A KID, HE WAS ALWAYS DRAWN TO THE WORLD OF DESIGN. VARIOUS DESIGNERS FEATURE IN HIS STUDIO COLLECTION, WITH ITS FOCUS ON SOLID MATERIALS, NATURAL FINISHES AND SIMPLE GEOMETRY. LATEST PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FRAMA STUDIO KITCHEN AND A NATURAL APOTHECARY LINE. FRAMACPH.COM Where did you grow up? “An hour south of Copenhagen in a medium-to-large city – on a Danish scale – close to the forest and sea, with two brothers. I’m the middle child.” Tell us about your childhood “My parents still live in the same house, built in the 1950s and extended in the 1970s. Our house has always been a very open house, with space and food for everybody. The doors were never locked because,…

WHETHER YOU’VE JUST COME home from a workout or you’re having friends over for brunch, filtered water is essential. But who has the space to store cases of the stuff? Today’s homes can be compact, meaning there’s more need than ever to be clever about what we acquire; furniture, appliances and kitchenware all need to be both functional and beautiful, which is where great design comes in. Hello BRITA fill&enjoy Fun water filter jug! It ticks all the boxes for functionality: easygrip grooves, swing lid to open and close, cup icons to indicate the right filling amount, BRITA MEMO to remind you when the filter needs to be changed, and a 1.5-litre-capacity design that fits neatly in the fridge door. Plus, it looks great! It’s available in four vibrant colours…

TAKE YOUR BOOKS OFF THE SHELVES AND DISPLAY THEM ON THE COFFEE TABLE DESIGN classic Oslo chair This chair is a new classic, designed by Anderssen & Voll, a firm that launched in 2009. Created for Scandinavian design house Muuto it’s crafted in Norway and upholstered in Denmark. Also available as a sofa and pouf, find them at Livingedge.com.au ROSA LIVES HERE Though Rosa Park and her partner Rich Stapleton now call Bath, England, home, they’ve lived in eight countries between them. It’s no wonder, then, that they founded a bi-annual travel and style magazine called Cereal (Readcereal.com). Work aside, travel is still a huge part of their lives, and Rich almost always travels with a camera in hand – his photos are displayed throughout the home. It’s travel that…

AUSSIE home the STUDIO Entwined goodness The designing couple bring a similar aesthetic to their studio/store as they do their home – a monochrome scheme and a simple vibe dominate in both. Many of their products star in their house. “Our work is a part of our home life,” Alex explains. the LIVING ROOM It’s black and white Extensive water damage meant walls had to be replastered and painted. Alex and Dominic rolled up their sleeves and painted the walls throughout in Dulux “Vivid White” to create a greater contrast with the dark floors. There were no window treatments, so they added plantation shutters to the space. The Indivi custom-sized sofa is from BoConcept. The Eames fibreglass rocker is from Spence & Lyda. On the wall hangs Jannali “Moon” by Astella…

cooking with eggs BOILING You can boil eggs in cold or boiling water. Either way, accurate timing is essential. For a soft-boiled egg, my preferred method is to place a small saucepan of water on the hob and bring to the boil. Carefully lower in your eggs, reduce to a simmer and leave for exactly 6 mins before removing and quickly transferring to an eggcup. For a hardboiled egg, cook for 10 mins, then immediately plunge into a bowl of iced water. This will stop the cooking process and make removing the shell easier. POACHING I admit to having a problem with poaching eggs. In my early days as a food stylist, I would stay up late the night before a shoot creating the perfect poached egg, discarding many along…