Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Real Living Australia

FINDING YOUR PERSONAL DECORATING STYLE is far easier than people think. One of the best tricks is to look at the other aesthetic choices you’ve made in your life. What do your clothes look like? What sort of jewellery do you like to wear? These are things you’ve chosen based on looks, as well as comfort – and decorating a home is much the same. Instinctively, we’re drawn to certain styles. Take Margherita Missoni, for example. Her home office (p104) is a wonderful extension of her personal aesthetic. It’s bold, ultra-feminine and colourful – much like the clothes she wears and designs for her eponymous label. Our up-front decorating story this issue (p12) is also inspired by the colours and patterns of autumn/winter fashion. Creating it was the most fun!…

PARIS SMELLS SWEETER at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain. Home to luxury fragrance company Diptyque’s premier boutique, the store is like an olfactory teleporter ready to whisk you off to a balmy beach in Vietnam, a rose garden in England or a Greek island ripe with fig trees. This iconic address also inspired the company’s name – its shopfront windows resemble the two panels of a diptych artwork. Diptyque was founded by interior designer Christiane Gautrot, theatre set designer Yves Coueslant and Desmond Knox-Leet, a painter. The boutique was originally a bazaar of fabrics and exotic treasures unlike anything else in Paris. As demand grew, the trio quite literally followed their noses and began launching their own scented products – candles in 1963 and a unisex eau de toilette called L’Eau in…

who lives here? Artist Prudence Oliveri and her husband Damian, with their children, Theodore, 6, and Luella, 2, and their two dogs, Greta the Mini Dachshund and Humphrey the Shorthaired Pointer. Prudencecaroline.com | @mynebyprudencecaroline WHEN AUSTRALIAN ABSTRACT ARTIST Prudence Oliveri and her husband Damian, the founder of Oliveri Design and Construction, were searching for their next home and renovation project four years ago, they never expected to purchase Oliveri’s one-time childhood home. But, in what can only be described as a twist of fate, that’s exactly what happened. COME HOME Located in Torquay’s seaside suburb of Jan Juc on Victoria’s Surf Coast, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built by Prudence’s parents in the late 1980s and is where Prudence – known as Prudence Caroline in the art world – lived…

This month, we take inspiration from three spring 2020 fashion collections…

Fashion meets interiors… You could say Margherita Missoni was born with great style. After all, she’s heir to the Missoni family fashion empire and creative director of the company’s casual womenswear line M Missoni. So when Margherita and her husband Eugenio Amos built their dream family home in northern Italy, she decorated it herself and turned her work space into an extension of her personal style, which she describes as happy, relaxed and instinctive. “My favourite room is my office. It was the only place that was mine, where I could set my girly side free,” Margherita says. But although she’s an influential fashion icon, tackling this project without interiors experience proved to be a challenge. Here’s how her sense of style came in handy. “The Missoni aesthetic is visible,…

1 custom customers Many flat-pack kitchen companies now offer new-generation custom designs. “You can have the best of both worlds by combining modular and cut-to-measure,” says Briony Mikrou, marketing communications manager at Kaboodle Kitchen. “Customers can make the most of storage space, remove the need for filler panels and reduce joints to create a flush designer look.” Seek out oversize handles or leather pulls for an added custom touch. 2 hello, colour Swapping dated cupboard doors with fresh new fronts is an easy way to update a kitchen with colour. “Black, rich greens and navy are making their way into people’s kitchens as renovators opt for fashion-led but affordable interior solutions,” Briony says. Continue your scheme with colourful appliances, napery and planter pots in your kitchen, as well as artwork…

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plush joys Velvet, chenille, wool, corduroy, linen, leather… The options are virtually endless when it comes to cushions. Turn the tactility up to 11 with tassels, pom poms, contrast trims or piping wall power Wallpaper can be a feast for the touch as well as the eyes. Grassweave or sisal are classic textural choices, while metallic and flocked designs deliver on glamour. Digitally printed wallpaper is another beautiful – and cost-effective – option.…

IT’S RARE TO FIND a space that combines barefoot comfort with a luxurious vibe, but Dunes restaurant in Sydney’s Palm Beach pulls it off. “Think sandy feet with a martini,” says designer Olivia Bossy, who wanted it to feel like more of a home than a restaurant. Every element in the 230-sq-m interior is vintage, restored or custom-designed, mainly using building materials and offcuts from the site. The owners, foodies Brett Conway (formerly of Three Blue Ducks in Sydney) and chef Jesse McTavish (ex North Bondi Fish), requested a sandy palette. However, Olivia was keen to delineate a thoroughfare leading from the lounging area to the dining space and a rich splash of burgundy did the trick. She channelled a mix of influences to create the unique aesthetic, which she…

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who lives here? Marie Christophe, a sculptor, her husband Emmanuel Fenasse, an interior designer, and their sons Joseph, 18, and Raoul, 12. Mariechristophe.com | @mariefchristophe YOU CAN TAKE the sculptor out of France’s fashion capital, but you can’t take fashion out of the sculptor, especially when said artist is Marie Christophe. Before moving to the Gers hills in south-west France, Marie and her husband Emmanuel Fenasse, an interior designer, had lived in Paris for 18 years. They were dreaming of finding “a somewhere else” in the country when this rambling old home on the fringe of a meadow caught their collective eye in 2011. “We just wanted to be in a sunny part of France and my husband fell in love with the house,” Marie says. Since then, this avant-garde…

at home 1 Jerome Vintage, Copenhagen An amazing and very well curated selection of vintage clothing; one of the best in Copenhagen. Jeromevintage.com 2 The Apartment, Copenhagen A one-of-a-kind interiors and lifestyle shop in a former apartment in Christianshavn. Amazingly atmospheric and captivating, I just want to move in. Theapartment.dk 3 HAY, nationwide Captures the spirit of democratic Danish design with honest prices and a fun, colourful universe. Their flagship really is worth a visit! Hay.dk 4 Holly Golightly, Copenhagen The best collection of luxury fashion with an interesting mix of art, beauty, jewellery and carefully curated vintage clothing, shoes and accessories. Hollygolightly.dk 5 V1 Gallery, Copenhagen This contemporary art gallery is located in the meatpacking district. Progressive and always two steps ahead, it’s my favourite place to pick out…

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“I don’t think there should be any rules. I just do as I feel and am always open to breaking and pushing the perception that people have towards certain flowers” MELBOURNE’S HATTIE MOLLOY is not your average flower shop. Then again, the store’s eponymous founder is not your average florist. For the past four years Hattie has banished boundaries and attracted a strong following with her unorthodox work, which is rooted in floral art. Hattie started her business in 2017 after leaving a job in corporate HR. “As a child I wanted to be a florist,” she says. “I was always playing in my grandmother’s garden and making posies from stolen flowers.” These days, Hattie rises at 2:15am twice a week, arriving at the flower market by 3:15am. Her new…

rest your head Snuggle up with the geometric shapes and soft, restful colours of the Screens velvet cushion in Natural, $69.95; Luxotic.com.au real living loves FEELING NOSTALGIC Designed to spark fond memories of favourite times and places, the Sibella Court x Sparkk ‘Nostalgia’ wallpaper and textile collection is a nod to the past in all the right ways. Thesocietyinc.com.au smooth operator In the age of fast fashion, when sustainability is more important than ever, Brother’s clever Tailored2You sewing machine range, including this TY600C model, $649, makes it so easy to get back to basics. Available from Spotlightstores.com HANGING AROUND Inspired by one of Loewe’s most iconic designs, the Elephant iPhone cover, $660, is the latest addition to the playful animal family. Loewe.com staff pick LINDYL CRABB Senior features editor TOP THREE eye saviours…

Juergen Teller: Handbags Reflecting on his 30-year career, German fashion photographer Juergen Teller says he mostly photographed handbags. Such is the story behind this impressive, and rather weighty, retrospective. Peppered with famous faces and designs, every image is an homage to the iconic accessory and will have you oohing and aahing with desire. Steidl/Thames & Hudson, about $165*. Prada Catwalk by Susannah Frankel The extent of Prada’s influence on fashion is revealed in this seminal anthology. Chronicling the luxury brand’s womenswear collections, it’s a sartorial feast and a visual timeline of the inimitable designer Miuccia Prada’s creative process, mapping her discursive, daring designs that have explored and celebrated femininity, art and politics. Thames & Hudson, $100. Camp: Notes on Fashion by Andrew Bolton Missed out on visiting the much-talked-about show…

MAKE LIGHT WORK This table and pendant are made from fragile paper, but because they have lots of volume, they define and anchor the space. FINE FIGURES Coloured glassware, ceramics with pleated edges and vessels with Pre-Raphaelite curves are on trend and will add a subtle touch of modern femininity to your table. LIGHT SWITCH Pastels aren’t for everyone but soft hues such as sage, dusty rose, apricot and butter lend a similar feel without the sugar crash. Note: when mixing mellow tones, stick to items in solid colours.…

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WORKING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A LIMITED FOOTPRINT can be an exciting design challenge. What begins as a lesson in practicality soon turns to an exploration of the endless possibilities available to those who see a small space but think big. Such was the case when Wendy Davey of Cranberry Design was enlisted to create a guest quarters/teenage retreat by a couple looking to make use of the unfinished shell above the garage at the back of their property. The brief was simple enough; create a beautiful European-inspired abode with a French pied-à-terre feel. Wendy began turning the framework — which had been built during the main home renos years prior — from storage space to elegant studio. Not one to do things by halves, she began a rigorous pre-reno…

AS HOUSE PRICES RISE, the Aussie dream of home ownership is changing. Most of us still want to buy property – according to The Real Home Reality Survey by Real Insurance, seven out of 10 (69.9%) Australians say it’s important – but while we once wanted a quarter-acre suburban block, now our goals are more lifestyle driven and financially focused. If you are one of the three in five prospective home buyers who feels locked out of the market, here are five ways to get a foothold sooner. 1 Share the home, split the costs Joining financial forces with a trusted family member or forever friend can increase your collective deposit, so it’s worth considering the idea. More than one quarter of homeowners (28.1%) received financial support from their families…

the savoury types If you’re drawn to the savoury side of the cheese board, you can’t go past a rich olive tapenade. Salt-driven tapenade, which is often made with anchovies and capers, will balance out creamy cheese. When serving nuts with a soft cheese, go for pecans and walnuts – the sweetness of the pecans and the earthiness of the walnuts pair perfectly with this style. To take that contrast to the next level, team this mild Fromager d’Affinois ‘Florette’ with walnuts and a slather of tart fruit preserve. Charlotte Carpentier, brand ambassador of Fromager d’Affinois, describes this goat’s milk cheese as “velvety and luscious” and says it spreads like a thick paste. Herbs also make a visually appealing addition – rosemary and thyme are classic choices. If you have…