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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LOVING

LOOKING GOOD • From boosting brightness to creating the illusion of space and doubling as artworks, these magic mirrors do it all

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

space crush • This new retail space allows you to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of floristry

perrin & rowe • A fixation on well-made fixtures has seen this proudly English tapware company become a world leader

beauty spot • Indulge in a luxurious self-care experience with these rejuvenating hand and body washes

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HOMES

Making Peace • Living in the centre of a busy city didn’t stop one creative couple from turning their dark apartment into a supremely serene family retreat

Artfelt Alliance • It was love at first sight for artist Annie Everingham, who had eyes for this Spanish Mission-style bungalow years before it even hit the market. Now, she and her husband have made it their own

Slice of Paradise • Embracing celadon colour cues and soft curves transformed this Bondi apartment into an idyllic beachside home

Rare Form • This beautiful yet robust beach house on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula challenges the norms of residential design, with exceptional results

SHOP

Bathing Beauties • Bathroom in need of a facelift? No need to invest in an exxy renovation. As the saying goes, it’s all in the accessories, darling

where I shop • Founder of Australian skincare label Arithmos, Michelle Wang, reveals her favourite shopping destinations in Australia, online and abroad

special feature • Whatever the garden size, a hero plant in a dramatic planter makes a statement without saying a word

pour me • It’s time to give your plants a well-deserved drink – and make a gardening style statement while you’re at it

top of the pots • Pop your plant babies in one (or more!) of these fine specimens for the best-looking greenery in town

DECORATE

Golden Days • It might be all falling leaves and diminishing daylight outside right now, but a sunny bathroom sanctuary will give you something to look forward to all year round

ADVICE

Home Run • A desire to return to their childhood locale led this Melbourne couple to build a family-friendly home that’s warm, minimalist and low-maitenance

OUTSIDE

Cabin Fever • Armed with bespoke design and a tiny budget, building this beautiful treehouse was a true labour of love

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EAT

Piece of Cake • Satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with these mouth-watering treats by British baker, Benjamina Ebuehi

TRAVEL

Moment in Time • Nestled in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, a luxury hotel experience is brought to life by renowned London designer Linda Boronkay and Sydney-based Mac Design Studio

full stop • Let’s play a game with interdisciplinary designer, Brahman Perera. A few words from real living and he fills in the rest…