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

a day on the green • Set on a manicured tennis court, these chic outdoor settings serve style in spades

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

CHASING THE SUN • Trading holiday blues for summer hues is Lisa Danielle Smith’s secret to capturing the feeling of an endless holiday at home

HOMEGROWN HEROES • Four MVPs of the Australian design scene extol the virtues of supporting local creativity

space crush • This Phoebe Nicol-designed flagship is a love letter to the understated elegance of linen

beauty spot • Give your face a fresh start, target skin concerns and wash away the day with one of these cleansers

summer reads • Whether you’re basking on a beach or taking a siesta on the sofa, there’s no better way to unwind than with a good book. Here’s what we’re reading…

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HOMES

FAMILY RESEMBLANCE • An architecturally significant post-war home in Canberra was the design inspiration and sentimental impetus behind this Byron Bay abode

GREAT HEIGHTS • The new sun-filled extension of this North Melbourne home provides bird’s-eye views and a fresh perspective on family life

INNER BEAUTY • Rather than vie for water views, this new beach house is designed to gaze inward and instill serenity from within

RUSTIC REVIVAL • A Mediterranean island destination with influences from Spain, France and England, Es Bec d’Aguila is the sort of holiday home dreams are made of

A NEW WAVE • After giving away the existing house for free, the owners of this Newcastle property built the coastal home they’d always dreamt of

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SHOP

TASTE OF SUMMER • It’s time to ditch the formal dining rules and embrace easy summer entertaining with colourful tablescapes that invite guests to graze at leisure

THE LOOK mykonos muse • Reimagine a coastal scheme with textural, wavy items in shades of sand and seafoam

THE LOOK made in italy • Add a touch of the Tuscan coast to your home with sun-kissed neutrals and stone accessories

THE LOOK colombia crush • Lavish you living spaces in whitewashed ceramics, terracotta and lush palm hues

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DECORATE

REAL LIVING ROOMS • No matter what your style, comfort is the most important factor when decorating a living space

ADVICE

CHILL FACTOR • With the right cooling systems, controlling your climate is a breeze

BLIND SPOTS • With minimal, inconspicuous blinds you can control sunlight and create privacy without interrupting the look of your space

OUTSIDE

BRANCHING OUT

ENTERTAINING • A collection of recipes and decorating ideas to inspire every meal and occasion

DRINK

DAIQUIRI • Cuba pre-prohibition

WHITE LADY • London, England pre-prohibition

DAIQUIRI #2 • Havana, Cuba 1920s-1940s

MARGARITA • Mexico 1920s-1940s

Impress guests and turn your home into a happy hour destination with classic cocktail recipes you can master in five minutes

full stop. • Let’s play a game with SIR co-directors Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote. A few words from real living and they fill in the rest…