Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2021 i Real Living Australia

IF YOU HAD TO DECORATE A ROOM from scratch, would it excite or terrify you? Maybe both. For this issue, I tasked three of my lovely teammates to create their dream office spaces (p89), and let me tell you that when faced with an empty set and all the furniture and homewares in Australia available to borrow, defining your own look is hard! Doing it for other people is much easier, but for yourself? Even the professionals are prone to design paralysis. The key is to start with one thing – such as a piece of furniture, an artwork or a rug – and build the look from there. Then, look at each item and ask, does this go with that? Add one item at a time and check back…

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who lives here? Owen Ow, self-employed, and his wife Elaine Chew, co-owner of florist Twig & Vine, with their sons Oliver, 7, and Benjamin, 4, and their rescue dog Mickey. @twigandvine_flowers The home was designed by Carter Williamson Architects and built by SFN Constructions. Carterwilliamson.com; Sfnconstructions.com.au IN SEARCH OF A FAMILY HOME, Owen Ow and Elaine Chew came across this former bed and breakfast in Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Forest Lodge and were smitten. “We loved the fact it was walking distance to our boys’ school and the opportunity it presented of creating a home that would consist of both modern and historic elements,” Owen says. NECESSARY CHANGE The grand Victorian terrace certainly had its charms, including a large backyard with room for a pool, but in true B&B style,…

curated contrasts Creative Director Sandy Dao finds inspiration in an expressive room, but it’s far from chaotic. “My dream office space is art gallery-inspired, with balanced contrasts – soft and hard, old and new, and a few statement pieces,” Sandy says. Here, her practical needs meet her insouciant side – take the sturdy timber seat, simple desk and Sarah Ellison ‘Pierré’ table juxtaposed with a mirrored plinth and playful Roly Poly chair. And finally, a neutral base maintains visual calm. classical studies When imagining the office of her dreams, Deputy Editor Lindyl Crabb was influenced by the work spaces of her favourite writers, complete with walls of tomes, strong silhouettes, history references and handsome design classics. “I prefer a darker, contemplative atmosphere. I like to feel the weight of a…

function first When installing blinds, Amelia Taylor, head of product at Wynstan, says you’ll need to factor in how much privacy and shade is required. This will inform your fabric choice, such as block-out, sheer or translucent. style tip Arrange a tabletop vignette with sculptural shapes where they’ll cast ethereal shadows at different times throughout the day colour match Want your blinds to tie in with the existing space? “Select blinds in a similar shade to a statement piece of furniture in the room such as an armchair, bedhead or bedside table,” Amelia says. subtle style cues Love to play around with colour? Don’t be afraid to contrast the colours in the room,” Amelia says. “One way to connect them is through a repetition of patterns.” style tip Decorating with…

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TRAVEL WAS A RAREFIED PURSUIT when Louis Vuitton first conceived the trunks that would become icons of his eponymous design house. It was the 1850s and travellers were embarking on journeys on steamships and trains with their most treasured possessions in tow – packing lightly wasn’t the done thing. Louis, an entrepreneur and skilled trunk-maker with a business in Paris, recognised the need for luggage that befitted the city’s well-dressed denizens and be stacked with ease in a baggage car. His proposal? A flat-topped trunk covered in lightweight, water-resistant canvas. Always one step ahead of his competitors, Louis created increasingly elegant exteriors such as the Damier check and when Louis’ son Georges launched the iconic monogram branding with his late father’s initials, the design not only distinguished Louis Vuitton as…

LECCE IS A BAROQUE CITY in Italy’s breathtaking Puglia region, an architectural oasis bordered by natural beauty. In the historic centre of the town you’ll find Letizia Seracca Guerrieri’s home, a two-storey house, which is quite a rare find in the inner-city area. Letizia and her husband Piero moved here three years ago, when life called them to head south of Rome. “We decided to temporarily leave the big city and build our family in a more cosy and less chaotic environment,” Letizia explains. “We couldn’t resist to take over the place and bring different colours and perspectives into a pretty uniform landscape.” UPON A TIME The house had previously been in Piero’s family and by the time the couple arrived it required a structural and aesthetic restoration. Letizia says…

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who lives here? A growing young family with two small children. THERE ARE MANY TREASURES behind the minimalist facade of this Blairgowrie Beach home on the Mornington Peninsula, which was a collaboration between Jay Earles, director of Planned Living Architects, interior designers Robbie Peirce and Alicia Freeman of Studio Tom, and Made builders. “The home was to provide for the client and their family, but also lend itself to a potential future as a multi-generational holiday home,” Jay says. “The exposed location was the catalyst for the design and the focus was to capture the stunning views while providing protection from the elements.” The floorplan features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, laundry and garage on the ground floor and a master bedroom with ensuite, powder room, study, open plan…

The residence of Frida, Boris, Chich, Kuma, Carlota, Solovino Chuleta, Yrrol Breed Schnauzer, pug, dachshund, German shepherd, golden labrador cross, street dog, basset hound, rescue Architect Luis Barragán Location Mexico City WITH EIGHT DOGS IN RESIDENCE at Cuadra San Cristóbal, one would expect to find a few pot-stirrers in the mix. But thanks to the brilliant shades of pink and boldly minimalist form laid out by Luis Barragán when he designed the home in 1968, the unrelated octet of Frida, Boris, Chich, Kuma, Carlota, Solovino, Chuleta and Yrrol lives in complete harmony. Their curious amicability is seen as a testament to the architect’s poetic intentions of silence, serenity and solitude. What may seem even more surprising is how such an aesthetically striking concept can lend itself to a sympathetic environment.…

Sarahellison.com.au | @sarahellisonstudio FURNITURE DESIGN… MAKES LIFE BETTER WHEN IT’S GOOD. AUSTRALIAN STYLE… UNBOUND, EXCITING AND COOL AF. FAVOURITE DESIGN PERIOD… HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE 1970S BUT I’M STARTING TO APPRECIATE THE 1930S. I LOVE EVERY ERA. MY ENDURING CREATIVE INFLUENCES… EVERYTHING IS AN INFLUENCE FOR A CREATIVE PERSON, BUT I’LL ALWAYS COME BACK TO NATURE. RIGHT NOW I’M INSPIRED BY… JEAN ROYER, ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATING, GUCCI X THE NORTH FACE. RIGHT NOW I’M COVETING… THE DS 707 LOUNGE CHAIR BY PHILIP MAOULIN FOR DESEDE. HOME… IS WHERE I TELL MY STORY AND MY FAVOURITE PLACE TO BE WITH MY FAVOURITE PEOPLE. IN 2021… I WANT TO DESIGN MY BEST COLLECTION YET!…

LIKE ALL GREAT ROMANTIC AFFAIRS, the latest sartorial love child of Australian fashion house Camilla And Marc was born in the absence of intimacy. On the cusp of a global pandemic lock-down and social distancing, the brand worked alongside long-time collaborator Kelvin Ho of Akin Atelier to create a new Neighbourhood Flagship store in Armadale, Victoria, a thoughtfully-designed space where touch knows no borders and meaningful interactions are nurtured. Occupying an original terrace on Armadale’s High Street, the flagship features residential-style architecture and tactile materials. “We designed [the store] as an ode to community and a celebration of the human touch,” Kelvin says of the store’s organic spatial intimacy. “The boutique is intended to be experienced as a tactile environment shaped by handcrafted finishes and singular materials that evoke wonder…

who lives here? This is the holiday home of Massimo Adario, an architect based in Italy. @massimoadarioarchitetto HAVING SPENT HIS CHILDHOOD SUMMERS holidaying in Sorrento, Italian architect Massimo Adario felt a special affinity with this crumbling villa on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Perched on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Naples and the volcanic island of Ischia, it was home to a sprawling lemon grove, and Massimo couldn’t imagine a more idyllic place for a weekender. NATURAL INSPIRATION Informed by his architectural background and flair for design, Massimo gave the house a respectful yet much-needed cosmetic renovation that pays homage to the home’s location and history. Ancient load-bearing walls and vaulted ceilings of varying thicknesses have been resolved and unified with the addition of what Massimo calls “a band” of two-metre-high…

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at home, Byron Bay 1 Addition Studio I love Addition’s travertine and stone homewares and ritual objects for my home and studio. Additionstudio.com 2 For Artists Only The new Byron Bay store has a fun, summery mix of brands by both local and international designers. Forartistsonly.com 3 Pampa The most beautiful Argentinean rugs handwoven by artisans and made with 100 per cent raw sheep and llama wool and dyed using natural dyes. Pampa.com.au 4 Little Company A quick LED light treatment a few times a week keeps my skin vibrant and is also a great way to include a short meditation on my lunch break. I also buy some of their natural beauty products from the store. I love the Agate gua sha – I use that daily for a…

BEYOND GREEN Huge kudos to Melbourne tapware maker Sussex, which has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2023. On top of offering some of the most innovative special finishes (left and right) in the business, Sussex will reduce energy and landfill output by 10 per cent each year, and cut its packaging and water usage by 5 per cent annually. This adds up to a 60-tonne reduction in Sussex’s carbon footprint every year until it achieves its ultimate goal of net zero. Bravo! Sussextaps.com.au cool(er) runnings Not content to rest on its laurels as a market leader, LG has unveiled a raft of upgrades to its clever InstaView refrigerators (shown here in stainless steel and matte black), which allow you to look inside without opening the door. They’ll soon sport…

RAW ZUCCHINI PINE NUT AND MISO SALAD Serves 4 Prep + cooking time 40 mins (plus infusing) “This is a great summer salad,” says chef Matt Stone of Yarra Valley restaurant Oakridge Estate. “At home we mostly eat vegan. It’s a great way to keep a balanced diet and do our bit for the environment.” ¼ cup pepitas1 zucchini, finely sliced on a mandoline2 round golden squash, finely sliced on a mandoline4 baby zucchini with flowers, halved lengthways, stamens removed3-4 preserved artichokes with stems, halved Calendula or marigold flowers and sunflower sprouts to serve DRESSING 1 tsp coriander seeds1 small golden shallot, finely diced1 long green chilli, finely diced ½ preserved lemon, flesh removed, finely diced1 tbsp chardonnay vinegar 50ml olive oil PINE NUT MISO 100g pine nuts 2 tbsp…