Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i Real Living Australia

WHAT ARE THE MOST JOYFUL elements in your home? For me it’s the way the light travels through the house from morning to evening, and all the fat, feather-filled cushions on my bed and sofa. Sure, there are things I’d like to change about my place (more on that in later issues!) but to have lovely natural light to wake up to and a cushy spot to sink into at the end of the day are what really make my house feel like a home. This issue, we visit homeowners who have created their own joyful spaces. Whether they focused on colour, architecture or the furnishings and homewares within, each person has created their version of an uplifting retreat. What makes your house a home? Another thing that brings me…

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WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN LAMINEX AND YSG STUDIO collaborate on a kitchen? The answer is known as ‘The Fantales Kitchen’, a visually dynamic and multifunctional design led by Yasmine Saleh Ghoniem of YSG Studio, who was tasked with using Laminex’s new Colour Collection to produce an inspiring space. Inspired by the rich colours of nature, this kitchen features shades of terracotta, deep purple, orange and subtle pink, plus aged woodgrain finishes. “Our brief was to work with colour in a fresh and innovative way,” says Sacha Leagh-Murray, General Manager of sales and marketing at Laminex. “Yasmine is known for her adventurous approach to colour and texture, and so with her unique design approach and our incredible range of laminates, we knew it would make for a perfect match.” The…

HOMEOWNERS ELLA AND GLYN were living in a two-bedroom flat with four children when they discovered what would become their ideal family home in a beachside suburb of Melbourne. The cream brick modernist-style house was built in the 1960s, had only one previous owner, and came with a very special history. “It had been designed as a wedding gift for the original owners… the bride’s brother was an architect and he designed it for them,” Ella tells. Although the house needed some love, Ella and Glyn could see its potential. After some minor updates, the family lived in the home for five years before enlisting the help of renowned Melbourne design studio, WOWOWA Architecture, to put their own stamp on the house. DREAM TEAM Ella immediately knew WOWOWA was their…

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I LAUNCHED GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES… BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT YOUR SENSE OF SMELL IS THE MOST POWERFUL ONE OF ALL… AND THERE WEREN’T ANY BRANDS THAT COULD SWITCH THAT POWER ON. SO, I DECIDED TO CREATE ONE. THE GREATEST THING I’VE LEARNED… LIFE IS A SERIES OF EPISODES, AND YOU CAN ALWAYS YELL “PLOT TWIST” AND START FRESH WHEN YOU WANT TO. I’M MOST PROUD OF… CREATING AN AUSTRALIAN FRAGRANCE HOUSE AND THE IMPACT THAT HAS HAD IN CREATING OUR FAMILY OF EMPLOYEES AND OUR FANS. MY FAVOURITE GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES SCENT… I CAN’T CHOOSE. THEY’RE ALL MY CHILDREN, I LOVE THEM ALL. RIGHT NOW, I’M SPENDING MORE TIME WITH THE ‘NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS’. IT’S BEGINNING TO SMELL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS! MY PERSONAL APPROACH TO FRAGRANCE… IT’S AN ART FORM. I…

SOME OF THE GREATEST LOVE STORIES throughout history and literature have unfolded in Italy, one of the most romantic countries on earth. From the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet to Frances Mayes’ impulsive, post-divorce villa purchase in Under the Tuscan Sun, Italy has captured the hearts and minds of romantics – and design lovers – the world over. In the north-west city of Turin, textile and interior designer Carlotta Oddone has created a home so enchanting it could be the backdrop of the country’s next great love story. Shared with her husband and their two children, it offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life that surrounds it, protected by a generous, verdant garden filled with climbing jasmine, olive trees and sprawling rose bushes – a fitting floral…

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who lives here? Actress and curator Carolina Levi with her young son, Orlando. @lacarolinalevi style tip Without fail, vertical stripes on walls make ceilings seem higher JUGGLING ROLES AS AN ACTRESS, curator and mother of one doesn’t leave Carolina Levi much time for getaways. So, when she inherited a garage-turned-apartment in Trastevere, the life-long Roman decided to bring the holiday to her. “The few interventions intend to underline as much as possible the beauty of la dolce vita, in full harmony with the garden full of luxuriant flowers,” Carolina says. An intuitive combination of colours, eras and styles amplifies the soul of the space, which has also served as an art gallery and antiques shop. HELPING HAND A true Renaissance woman, Carolina already had experience designing interior spaces. Even so,…

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balancing act The key to achieving visual balance when mixing prints and patterns is to ensure no one pattern outshines the other. Simpler prints can be used in greater amounts, such as tablecloths and runners, while busier prints should be used with restraint and purpose in accent pieces, such as napkins and plates that attract attention. creatively curated Give your table a beautifully layered appearance by mixing natural materials such as linen, cotton and jute with ceramics and dinnerware in assorted colours and finishes. The final touch? A few metallic accessories.…

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IN THE 18TH CENTURY, you might have found a decorative vase made from jasperware in the drawing room of a high society home. Nowadays, Wedgwood’s elegant white and blue jasperware collections are displayed all over the world, from modern living spaces to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. And therein lies the magic of this exquisite style of stoneware – its invention by Josiah Wedgwood in 1774 recast English pottery as an international industry and art. When a young pottery apprentice by the name of Josiah Wedgwood set up his business in Staffordshire in 1759, no one could have imagined he’d revolutionise his trade. But Josiah was more than a potter – he had an entrepreneurial spirit and an aptitude for innovation. Josiah didn’t just make pottery, he designed…

COLOUR HAS THE POWER TO LIFT our mood, as design duo Christine Sofie Johansen and Rasmus Robert of Danish studio Force Majeure were well aware when they chose a soft, cheerful pastel palette for this holiday cottage in the seaside village of Holløselund. “A holiday home should feel light and positive so you can relax,” Christine Sofie says. “You can only stay in a good mood because of that!” Wall panels and door frames in a delicate green hue “give a feeling of a sea breeze” and add a layer of comfort that is carried through in the cosy furniture, nostalgic decor and evocative artworks. Christine Sofie tells, “We’re inspired by rich environments, where painted surfaces, sculptural furniture and colourful art tell a story about those who live there.” SMALL…

“NOTHING WENT QUITE AS PLANNED.” This is how Annu Nykänen, the owner of this beautiful apartment in Helsinki, begins the story of her home redesign. It’s a familiar tale, but given that Annu is an interior designer, she and her partner Stefan had the vision and resolve to make it work. The couple were looking for a home with more space, which led them to this apartment in a 1910s stone building. “Since I’m an interior designer, we thought we would purchase an apartment in bad shape that needed to be renovated, to create a unique home for us,” Annu tells. This property, however, had been renovated one year earlier and the style didn’t feel right. “We pondered whether it made sense to remove new surfaces,” Annu says. But in…

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at home, Sydney 1 The Pot Warehouse For the past year plants and pots have been at the top of my purchasing list, especially indoor plants. This store has a wide variety in size and finishes at accessible prices. Thepotwarehouse.com.au 2 Cult Cult carries Pierre Paulin, whose furniture I admire. Having never bought a nursery chair, I treated myself to a Pacha chair in Ivory Boucle. It is comfortable and I love the shape. Cultdesign.com.au 3 The Calmm This is my sanctuary; I try to squeeze in a monthly massage. Downstairs there is an infrared sauna for additional healing. Thecalmm.com 4 The Well Store My preference is to shop for organic and non-toxic home products, especially for cleaning and laundry. This store stocks Abode and Dr. Bronner’s products, among other…

WITH TWO DAUGHTERS ON THE BRINK OF TEENAGEHOOD, this family of four knew it was time to expand their heritage brick bungalow in Melbourne. “The two girls were in one bedroom, which they’d definitely had enough of by the time we arrived,” says Mairead Murphy of Maike Design, who was enlisted to extend the family’s home. “The original house was a California bungalow on a really big block,” Mairead explains. The solution was simple – a new extension to house the kitchen and living space, and a slight rework of the original home’s floorplan to include an additional bedroom. “The brief was really to allow them to function together as a family and to make the most of the beautiful backyard that they’ve got,” says Mairead. While the homeowners initially…

When whipping cream, it needs to be cold in order to get the best results; keep it at refrigerator temperature – that is, between 2°C and 4°C. It will be better still if the mixing bowl and electric whisk attachments have also been chilled in the refrigerator. LEMON RICOTTA MOUSSE WITH CHOCOLATE CENTRE Limoni di ricotta con cuore di cioccolato Serves 6 Prep 45 mins Cooking time 5 mins, plus 6 hours resting time LEMON MOUSSE 10g platinum gelatine sheets300g sheep’s ricotta (or use whole milk ricotta)80g caster sugar1 unwaxed lemon200ml heavy (whipping) cream GANACHE 80ml heavy cream100g dark chocolate TO DECORATE Raspberry sugar or dried raspberry powder Candied lemon slices Candied lemon peel GANACHE 1 Chop the chocolate finely with a large, sharp knife. It will be easier to…

need to know How much? High season room rates start at $359 per night. Reservations begin May, 2022. Where? Ace Hotel Sydney is in the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills and close to public transport. Good to know Accessible rooms with accessible beds, showers and facilities will be available. Ace Hotel Sydney will announce the full details of its food and beverage offering in the coming months. For more info Acehotel.com/sydney NOTHING GETS A NEIGHBOURHOOD TALKING like the arrival of an Ace Hotel. Purveyors of lifestyle-driven guest stays, the boutique hotel group has a sixth sense for cities with style cred and has built a reputation for designing properties that holistically embody their local environment and community. That brings us to Surry Hills, the long-awaited location of Ace Hotel Sydney,…