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!

Real Living Australia

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LOVING

ABOUT LAST NIGHT • Redefine the house-party rules with elegant tableware that invites decadent dining and a little bit of refined revelry

fave finds • A whole bunch of things we love…

beauty spot • Luscious lips, choice cheeks and exquisite eyes give you that ‘ready to wow’ look – and top it off with a scintillating scent as well

sound bite • The appeal of the audiobook? A couple of clicks and… voila! Entertainment, amusement and information straight to your ears. Here’s our 2022 edit of titles to download

hyper real • You’ve heard about them, and you may have seen Pete Davidson rap about them. You may know that one sold for over A$100,000,000. But what exactly is an NFT?

space crush • Holly Ryan’s new flagship store reflects the energy and artistry of her sustainable jewellery

Harvey Norman

PERFECT BLEND • Express your coffee style at home or in the office with the latest in barista-quality coffee machines with an impressive range of features.

SUBSCRIBE & RECEIVE • A BONUS COPY OF THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS: DREAM HOME HOW-TO

HOMES

OPEN PLAN STYLE • With a combined 46 years of building experience behind them, Rebeka Morgan and her husband, John, create the colourful home of their dreams

URBAN TREE HOUSE • The organic shapes and natural materials in this Sydney home delightfully complement tranquil treetop views

LINE AND FLOW • Family functionality and Spanish style were both paramount when Lucy Bowen and Lisa Buxton created the next chapter for this heritage home in Melbourne

BELLE ÉPOQUE ROMANCE • Historic architecture, Scandi principles and indoor plants combine to magical effect with in interior stylist Anouk Taeymans’ charming Antwerp apartment

SUBSCRIBE & RECEIVE • A BONUS COPY OF THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS: DREAM HOME HOW-TO

SHOP

CLEAR SKIES AHEAD • So fresh and so clean: this spring it’s all in the details with fun mats and towels that bring colour and softness to every space

add to cart 50 • Shop the real living select edit online at Hardtofind and nab the best buys of the season as curated by the rl team

where I shop • Australian artist Lana Launay of Shades Launay shares her favourite shopping destinations in her home city, Sydney, online and abroad

ON TREND beach, don’t kill my vibe • Bold and unbothered, we’re casting off our everyday cares and embracing a style that brings the joie de vivre of holidays, home

ON TREND pass the butter • Make it mellow in paler shades of yellow, with accessories in the softest of buttercream hues

ON TREND precious metals • Take a gold leaf from this season’s runways to serve interior looks that add glimmer, shimmer and shine

DECORATE

COSY PARIS VIBES • Good things really do come in small packages. Designer Margaux Meza’s compact family apartment is a captivating mix of mod ’60s and happy hues

RENOVATE

THE FINISH LINE • Part three of our first timer’s guide to planning a renovation, no matter how big or small

OUTSIDE

PHOENIX CENTRAL RISING • High above the city, behind the walls of the castle-like building that houses Phoenix Central Park performance space, is a secret garden

EAT

SERVED WITH SOUND • Indulge all of your senses with recipes from Sydney’s modern Japanese restaurant Rekōdo – plus a playlist from...