Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2021 i Real Living Australia

SPRING STYLE. Those two words hold so much optimism, something many of us wish we had more of at the moment. The good news is we can cultivate optimism at home, and redecorating is a great place to start. Of course, spring style isn’t just about shopping for sandals (my bank account might say otherwise). This season’s biggest style trend isn’t a product, it’s a practice – looking at our environments with fresh eyes and making changes that inspire positivity. On that note, I’d like to introduce a few of the inspiring people in this month’s magazine. The owner of the Sydney home on p84 realised how much she enjoyed collecting art while decorating her interiors, and has begun investing in original pieces. The owner and designer behind the city…

cocktail attire Dress up your at-home happy hour with the new Gin Glass Collection from luxe glassware brand Luigi Bormioli. The four-piece set of balloon glasses gives the classic G&T a sophisticated upgrade. Available at David Jones and Myer for $99.95. Bormioliluigi.com real living loves ❤ SKIN DEEP The Beauty Chef has made its first foray into marine collagen peptides with a 97 per cent pure, clean and certified-sustainable powder you can mix into drinks and smoothies. Deep Collagen supports skin elasticity, hydration and collagen density. $69 for 150g; Thebeautychef.com CREATIVE COLLECTION The imaginative creations of Belgian design duo Muller Van Severen will soon be available at a more affordable price point thanks to a collab with Hay. The Danish retailer has announced the designers will launch a new collection that embodies its minimal…

HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store BRING A TROPICAL RESORT VIBE TO YOUR SPACE WITH GENEROUS CHAIRS AND A FULL LOUNGE TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE LONG SUMMER DAYS. THROW OPEN THE WINDOWS AND DOORS TO CONNECT WITH THE SEASON. WARM DAYS AND NIGHTS ARE HERE TO STAY. LIFE IS EASY WHEN YOU MAKE TIME TO APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY OF SUMMER. A PALETTE OF NEUTRALS AND BLUES HELPS TO KEEP THE MOOD CALM AND INVITING. WHETHER IT’S BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER OR DRINKS, THE PLEASURE OF EATING OUTDOORS IS TOO GOOD TO MISS. MAXIMISE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH FURNITURE DESIGNED TO MAKE ENTERTAINING AND RELAXING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE. DINING ALFRESCO MEANS ENJOYING GOOD TIMES AND GOOD FOOD IN THE FRESH AIR WHILE THE SOUNDS AND SCENTS OF SUMMER SURROUND YOU.…

AT THE NEXUS OF INNOVATION, NATURE AND SUSTAINABILITY sits the home of award-winning architect Valentina Moretti. Set on her family’s vineyards in Franciacorta, Italy, her home was designed to push boundaries, deftly resolve construction challenges and exist in harmony with its surroundings. And as the creative director of the impressive More architecture firm, it comes as no surprise that Valentina designed and completed her dream home in just five months. CHILDHOOD DREAMS “The idea was born from a desire to put down roots and create a personal space on the hill where my family lives,” Valentina says. “I chose a particular point on the hill where I used to play as a child, building small houses with what I found in the woods.” And so, inevitably, Valentina used robust natural…

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IN RECENT TIMES, the lines between home life and work life have well and truly blurred. WFH is the new normal, and for many, the traditional nine-to-five working day has taken a more fluid form, spreading into evenings and weekends. Milan-based designer Cristina Celestino was living this reality long before Covid crashed the party, and when on the hunt for a new office for her brand Attico Design, she had the concept of a ‘studio-home’ in mind. “I was looking for a large space that could become a second home, where the time spent working would be pleasant for everyone, myself included,” she says. Cristina’s needs may differ to ours – designing an office that feels like home, as opposed to creating a work environment within a home – but…

WHILE SOME OF US ARE RESISTANT to integrating technology into every aspect of our existence, scientific advancements are now focused on making our domestic lives easier, and we can certainly get behind that! “Some of the latest smart technology in laundry appliances includes app control – where you can use your mobile phone to start the washing machine – and machines are now able to recommend water consumption and detergent for each load, and detect washing and load capacity,” says Colin Jones, the category expert at Appliances Online. “There’s even technology in some machines that identifies your location and the weather conditions outside, to provide the correct wash action and time.” behold the benefits Once you’ve mastered the app and digital controls on the latest laundry appliances, you’ll find your…

MORNINGS AT AFRAME KANGAROO VALLEY go a little something like this: snuggled in your loft bedroom, you wake to nature’s alarm clock of kookaburras laughing in the distance. You allow yourself a few minutes to luxuriate in the cloud-like bed before kicking off the sheets and heading downstairs to put the kettle on. As you take in the view of the bush escarpment through the seven-metre-high windows, you ponder your options for the day. A short drive into town for a late breakfast? A swim in the creek or an afternoon walk along the quiet country roads? Or maybe you’ll just stay put. Read a book or do some yoga while you wait for the outdoor tub to heat up. It takes three to four hours to heat the water…

1 Taking style inspiration from 19th century floral illustrations, which are depicted on this House of Hackney ‘Flora Fantasia’ floral-jacquard cushion. $250; Matchesfashion.com/au 2 Giving my Riedel ‘Winewings’ glasses a whirl! The flat bottom and winged design allow the intensity of the wine’s aroma to develop in the glass. $60.01 each; Riedel.com/en-au 3 Burying my nose in Sally Rooney’s much-anticipated new novel Beautiful World, Where Are You. $29.99; Allenandunwin.com 4 Supporting the Tiffany Save The Wild collection of koala designs. Proceeds will be invested in effective koala conservation projects. Designs start from $940; Tiffany.com.au 5 Treating myself and my home to a different scent for spring. The Trudon ‘Le Diffuseur’, $299 for 350ml, is on my wishlist. Trudon.com.au Facebook.com/reallivingmagazine / homestolove.com.au/rl / @reallivingmag…

IT WAS ONLY NATURAL that furniture and lighting designer Nicole Lawrence would collaborate with floral artist Hattie Molloy, although in many ways the two Melbourne-based creatives’ work is vastly different. Nicole, who launched her eponymous studio just 12 months ago, has carved out a space for herself in a sea of exciting up-and-coming Australian designers. Hattie, who started her practice in 2017, has consistently delighted audiences with her surreal and whimsical floral installations. Both Nicole and Hattie love to explore organic shapes and unexpected colourways, and together they’ve dreamed up a collection of powder-coated aluminium vases in two voluptuous styles. The pair met last year on the set of Nicole’s first in-house collection shoot. “I was inspired by Nicole’s practice, her bold use of colour and her style,” says Hattie.…

who lives here? Interior designer Anne Claus with her husband Roger Peetoom and children Finn, 11, and Joe, 8. Anneclausinteriors.com | @anne_claus ANNE CLAUS IS THE SORT OF DESIGNER that isn’t persuaded by the comings and goings of trends. She’s also the sort of designer that would willingly take on an enormous renovation in order to realise her vision, which is what it took to build her dream family home. When Anne found this property near Amsterdam’s city centre, just minutes from her interior design studio, she seized the opportunity to work on a project without compromise. Although the foundation was in terrible shape, Anne was able to purchase the entire four-level building, obtain a permit to build a basement and turn the top two floors into flats to rent…

WHEN IT LAWYER CATHERINE WILSON and her partner David, a doctor, bought a Federation-era home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, they decided Catherine would take charge of the interior design. “I’d done most of the interiors in our previous twobedroom place in Woollahra,” Catherine explains. But reality soon set in: Catherine was working long hours, David was in the midst of neurosurgical training and the couple had two young children to look after. “I also wanted some help to push my style a bit,” Catherine says. So, they asked stylist Claudia Stephenson to step in. “For me, it was a dream,” Claudia says. “Catherine has worked very hard in her career, and now she wants to live in a home surrounded by things that make her happy every day.” BLANK CANVAS…

We spotted this season’s hottest colour palettes at the spring menswear collections…

“This home brings the best of both contemporary and classic design in an earthy palette. Everything from the furniture placement to the vignette arrangements is spot on.” “I’m drawn to the restrained and timeless colour palette, as well as the mix of materials that @sunshinecoastchick has incorporated into the decorating scheme.” “I love the attention to detail, the quality of the materials and the luxe hotel vibe @sunshinecoastchick has created. The nod to craftsmanship adds to the presence and integrity.” brought to you by FREEDOM…

WE LOVE STYLING UP A STORM IN LIVING ROOMS, which offer a multitude of spaces just calling out for a touch of greenery. From empty corners in need of a large statement plant to teacup-size plants for coffee tables and trailing plants for shelving, opportunities present themselves at every turn. STYLING WITH HOUSE PLANTS Layer the plant life and don’t be afraid to make the most of any space you can. There’s usually room for at least one small plant, or a quiet corner or two that is perfect for luscious big plants. Look for other opportunities as well – we’re talking coffee or side tables, a fireplace hearth or mantel, or even a media or drinks cabinet. If there’s a horizontal surface, get a plant on it! Plants can…

florals sammy bate/ffoliar art inspiration ‘Florals for spring’ didn’t win over Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, but flowers have always been a ripe source of creative inspiration, from the rich paintings of the Dutch Golden Age to the Impressionists’ day-dreamy gardens, Georgia O’Keeffe’s intimate artworks and Takashi Murakami’s pop art daisies. We suggest letting a floral artwork you love inform the palette or mood of your decorative display. now in season Vases are no longer designed to play a supporting decorative role. As your blooms fade, your vessels can be styled in a totally different way, or simply stand alone and soak up the limelight. So, what’s in style? We’ve chosen vases wide enough to embrace generous armfuls of flowers, geometric glass beauties that play with colour and…

1221 Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella was born in 1221 when a group of friars set up a monastery outside Florence, Italy, and cultivated the land to grow medicinal plants for herbal remedies. Many of these plants still grow in the garden of Santa Maria Novella. 1547 Catherine de Medici, who became Queen of France in 1547, commissions the Santa Maria Novella friars to create a signature scent for her. Called Acqua della Regina, or ‘Queen’s Water’, the popular citrus-based scent is one of the first alcohol-based perfumes. 1989 In 1989, director Eugenio Alphandery turns the pharmacy in Via della Scala into a major tourist destination while retaining the brand’s heritage. Products, such as this scented terracotta pomegranate, are made using both modern technologies and ancient herbal care methods. 2021…

who lives here? Entrepreneur and avid yogi Cheryl Mainland, with her three children, Charlotte, 7, Aurora, 6, and Cobalt, 2. @cherylmainland IT’S SAFE TO SAY, there is nothing cookie cutter about Cheryl Mainland’s Armadale home. From the twin staircases and eclectic artworks to the bold furnishings and maximalist colour scheme, it’s a wonderfully apt representation of this complex and creative entrepreneur and yoga lover. “I love chaos. I love contrast,” says Cheryl, who has lived all over the world, including in Hong Kong, Boston, Singapore, London, New York and Bali. “I wanted my next home in Australia to be highly stylised but extremely functional.” TREE CHANGE One of 35 properties that Cheryl viewed during a fleeting 10-day visit to Melbourne from her then home in Chicago, this was the one…

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WHILE THE OBVIOUS BENEFITS of window furnishings include providing your home with a sense of privacy and controlling how much light is let in, these practical interior inclusions serve many purposes beyond those two. For instance, a well-chosen window dressing can improve temperature control, reduce noise and even automate your windows. From curtains and blinds to shutters and awnings, we’ve found options for all lifestyle requirements. Reduce noise While drapes in heavy fabrics help absorb street noise, your best bet is cellular shades, which have a unique honeycomb-like construction to reduce sound waves. “Cellular shades are the perfect accompaniment for both bedrooms and media rooms. The honeycomb design often gets credit for its energy efficiency,” says Amelia Taylor, Head of Product at Wynstan. “But the cell also absorbs sound by…

OCTOPUS, FERMENTED CHILLI SAUCE Serves 6 to share Prep + cooking time 70 mins, plus marinating and fermenting time “The simplicity in the olive oil and crushed garlic means the octopus really takes on a lip-smacking acidity with richness and saltiness to it,” says Jordan Toft, executive chef at Una Más. Start this recipe three days ahead to ferment the sauce and marinate the octopus. 1kg octopus hand (see note)5 garlic cloves, bruised½ bunch of thyme, bruised, plus extra to serve420ml olive oil FERMENTED CHILLI SAUCE 250g long red chillies, deseeded, coarsely chopped150ml apple cider vinegar30ml olive oil or other grassy-tasting oil½ tsp fine salt 1 FERMENTED CHILLI SAUCE Combine chillies and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil, then set aside to cool. Transfer to…