Real Living Australia

Real Living is the homes and lifestyle magazine for those who want to spend smart and live well. For handy household hints, great food ideas, outdoor tips, real shopping opportunities and how to steal some "me time", there's simply no other magazine!

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Real Living Australia

LOVING

ALEXA’S WORLD • British fashion designer Alexa Chung is known for her inimitable style, and it turns out her take on interiors is just as irrevently cool

shop it! Take inspiration from Alexa’s eclectic office

SUMMER LIFE • Serve up seriously stylish holiday vibes this season with outdoor spaces that invite you to relax.

AHEAD OF THE CURVE • Create a c ontemporary mood with the soft curves of an outdoor lounge that t ies in seamlessly with nature’s cues.

COME TO GETHER • Welcome guests to the t able with earthy tones and the t imeless appeal of light t imber and modern, clean lines.

BLUE SKIES AHEAD • Tap into one of nature’s best palettes with a s triking combination of sky b lue cushions and charcoal lounges with b lue weave.

WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME • Set the scene for a joyful entertaining space that looks the part on any patio or verandah. A matte powder-coated finish makes for enduring practicality all year round.

THE SIMPLE PLEASURES • Define a space with a contemporary corner lounge with wide arms and deep cushions. Add an outdoor coffee table and rug to further define your place to relax.

fave finds • A whole bunch of things we love… and some more!

HAUTE CULTURE • Loewe perfumer Nuria Cruelles introduces us to the brand’s new vegetable garden-inspired home scents collection

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HOMES

NEUTRAL REMEDY • A Mediterranean-style home with sculptural proportions and feminine undertones is the perfect panacea for a fast-paced life

shop it! Update a neutral look with shapely hero pieces and accents that pop

AMONG THE FIG TREES • Japanese architecture and a cubby house in the backyard informed the awe-inspiring design of this home extension

shop it! Choose furniture and fixtures with beautiful natural textures

STATE OF SERENITY • Mid-century shapes and Scandinavian style collide in this timelessly chic home in the heart of Stockholm

shop it! Get the Scandi look right with monochrome buys

space crush • A feast for both the eyes and belly, this Italian eatery celebrates taste and texture

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SHOP

table of plenty • Create a visual feast with artful displays of sumptuous fruit and sculpted florals

spike the punch • Citrusy hues colour-blocked with mouth-watering shades of melon and peach are in season this spring

rouge remix • Pair cherry red with mint green and fairyfloss pink for a look that’s sweet but still makes a statement

violet rays • Embolden the softness of lilac and lavender with rich sun-ripened shades of mustard and marigold

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DECORATE

IN THE DETAILS • Styling with colour, art and fashion items comes naturally to Ana Piteira, the innovator behind some of Australia’s most ubiquitous accessories

DESIGN DESTINATION • The French Riviera is a classic interiors muse. Here’s how to make the look feel modern

ready, set, decorate! • Next issue we’ll be announcing the winner of the real living x freedom Reader Decorating Competition! Here’s a peek at some of the entries we received, soon to be judged by the experts. Who will win the $5000 freedom giftcard?

ADVICE

STYLE ICONS • Be inspired by six bathrooms and kitchens that use texture, colour and materiality to achieve five-star style...