Belle

Belle is an interior design and decoration magazine, with a focus on Australia and the world’s finest homes. Belle keeps readers up to date with local and international news and trends in design, interiors, art, architecture, furniture, fabrics and wallpaper, food, travel and luxury goods.

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Right Now • Ahead: art, architecture, creative places and a raft of talented finalists in the Belle/Fanuli e/Interior Design Awards.

Sight Lines • Combining timeless material selections with precision architectural lines Mathieson Architects’ mission is to design enduring spaces.

Stellar talent • A constellation of rising art stars will present their glittering new work at the National Emerging Art Prize exhibition. Here, Belle’s highlights from the class of 2024.

Talking Pictures • Known around the globe for his joyous perspectives of Australian land, sea and beachscapes artist Ken Done reveals what lights up his world.

Chic Agenda • Belle style editor-atlarge Steve Cordony continues his quest for the best of the best. agenda

Serene Scene • Sydney-based interior designer Alena Smith applies her talents in elevating the everyday to creating considered interiors through careful selection of materials and furniture.

Luxe Files

Luxe List • Inspirations from India, richly ornate, endlessly beautiful.

Fly Away Home • All elements of an ideal weekend winery escape are honed to perfection here.

In Your Element • Find some time out for a spot of laidback luxury and soul enriching rejuvenation at Elements of Byron in the coastal heartland.

A taste of Japan • Japanese haute cuisine in a subterranean Melbourne basement takes culinary art to new heights.

Mountain High • A leisurely and scenic drive through the mountains to a suitably chic alpine retreat was just the ticket for fans of Range Rover’s authentic style of modern luxury.

High End, Low Key • Masterfully transformed, this contemporary country home has been opened up to new life, designed with rigour and infused with joy.

Book marks • Tag these for superb stylecraft from top designers.

Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards 2024 • Congratulations to the exceptional finalists in this year’s Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards.

Riding high • Throw caution to the wind and don a romantic habit.

Class chic • Captivating looks and a vision splendid for a young heart.

Perfect finish • A local cabinetmaker and an Italian manufacturer of fabulous timber finishes have embarked on a magical mission together.

Homes • Lauding the luxury of space and with splashes of character in waves, these cleverly conceived spaces hold the promise of daily pleasures and calm waters ahead.

Beneath the Surface • Venturing below ground became a novel space-seeking solution to a gracious home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore – with spectacular results.

Ripple Effect • Poised above the Pacific, this spectacular five-level home in Sydney’s east is a paradise for cricket legend David Warner, his wife, Candice, and their family.

Riviera reverie • A tired terrace in Sydney’s inner west is reborn as a smart contemporary home but with lashings of French je ne sais quoi.

Joie de vivre • Recasting an idiosyncratic weatherboard Queenslander into a relaxed and serene family home was a labour of love for this creative pair.

Past And Present • A dramatically angled contemporary extension promises a vibrant future for a grand historic home

Storied Style • Coaxing this inner-city heritage property into a new role as a stylish contemporary family home required abundant sensitivity and imagination.

Growing Up • When this family outgrew their home...