Real Living Australia – August 2019

still-life styling natalie johnson STATEMENT PIECE Colours and finishes FROM LEFT Jolie paint in Antique White, $55.50 for 946ml ...

This couple love vintage furniture because it’s sustainable, but their eye for great design takes second-hand to the next level ...

who lives here? Elin Jensdotter Hont and her husband Patrik, who own second-hand furniture store Bodil Vintage and concept store ...

“I rarely buy new things for this house. I love that vintage is all about ...

Table service “I had our kitchen table in the shop for months, and people had been complaining about its condition so I took it ...

Stay a while The guest room doubles as an extra living room thanks to a sofa bed from Karup Design. The 1970s Etcetera side chai ...

style tip Double your lighting effect by hanging a pendant or chandelier in front of a mirror A real living homeshomes ...

Down to earth In the bedroom, a pair of second-hand Ikea ‘Stockholm’ rattan cabinets provide plenty of extra clothing storage. T ...

1 Don’t be picky with brands and designers just buy something if it catches your eye. You can find great second-hand pieces fr ...

Do it yourself lin made the bedside by altering a daggy old stone coffee table. E By cutting off the edges and keeping them raw, ...

still-life styling lisa burden Colours and finishes FROM LEFT Architect Collection flooring in Smoked & Limed, from $93.50 p ...

photography derek swalwell Prepare to take a trip back to your childhood with this meticulously restored home on the Victorian c ...

Welcoming party Milla and Yvie Brannaghan lean against their home’s wooden front doors with large square handles, which are “the ...

WHEN YOU BUY A PROPERTY designed by an Australian icon, and the icon himself pops in for a visit. This pinch-me moment belongs t ...

Room with a view Katie counts the “music room” as one of her favourite spots. “It has really high ceilings and the windows are s ...

Gathering place Communal areas that branch off the kitchen allow the family to laugh, play and eat together, while sunlight stre ...

Home grown Indoor greenery provides the ultimate juxtaposition against the timber panelling. “We absolutely love indoor plants, ...

how to create mid-century modern vibes Colour mix Mustard-green carpet from Supertuft contrasts wonderfully against white terraz ...

Sweet escape In Milla’s room, a ‘Jetson’ bed from Bedtime is made with Kip&Co and Sheridan linen. A plastic Mushroom lamp fr ...

Nature’s playground The house and pool area are surrounded by giant gums. “It makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nowher ...