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.

Masthead

Ed’s Letter

Right Now • The NGV’s French Impressionism exhibition features spectacular spaces as well as iconic works.

Shared Values • Multidisciplinary practice Archier puts intelligent performance and quality of life at the heart of its projects.

Architecture news

Curious creatures • Former National Emerging Art Prize finalist Erin Murphy’s work draws from an eclectic range of influences.

Modern twist

Chic Agenda • Belle style director-at-large Steve Cordony has his finger on the pulse of all things luxury.

Disco Diva • An art director for Greg Natale by day and a DJ at night, Anna Viniero lives in a glamorous apartment that acts as a visual soundtrack to her creative life.

Quiet Luxury • Award-winning interior designer Miriam Fanning, of Mim Design, curates key pieces from her Fanuli collaboration.

Divine Arts • Mystical elements and sorbet hues abound at the Alémais Sydney office, inspiring the brand’s vibrant fashion designs.

Bread winners

Access all areas • Local luxury lifestyle brand MCM House celebrates 15 years of Australian style this year with a big focus on outdoor living and a fun new VIP club.

Laidback luxe

Net neutral

Back to Nature • Celebrating 30 years in business, International Floorcoverings Australia remains the trusted go-to for natural-fibre carpets.

Poetic licence

Luxe Files

Luxe List

Pass Port • Discover the untouched beauty and resident gentle giants of Thailand’s Golden Triangle – in luxurious surrounds, of course.

Elephants in the mist • THE MAGIC OF NORTHERN THAILAND’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE IS IN ITS SCENERY, ITS WILDLIFE – AND ITS LUXE ANANTARA RESORT, SET DEEP IN VERDANT JUNGLE.

Homes • Smart renovations and rebuilds allow the owners of these eight homes to fling the windows wide and let the sunshine in.

Breathing Space • Building a spectacular new home without chemicals or compromise has been a labour of love for Jamie Durie.

Tour de force • An inspired renovation in Melbourne’s south-east takes the homeowners to exciting and surprising places.

Design Rationale • A grand country pile is introduced to layers of modern comfort to create an artistic luxury retreat for a beauty mogul and his family.

State Of Grace • This elegant home on Melbourne’s Golden Mile is packed with classic pieces to be enjoyed for years to come.

Room To Move • The renovation revisit of this Sydney home saw its owners and architects open rooms up to the light and play around with colour and contrast.

The Next Step • With links to the outdoors and rooms designed for family living, this newly invigorated and enlarged home enjoys a promising new chapter.

Classically composed • This handsome home in Melbourne’s south-east attests to the transformative power of inspired interior design.

Winging It • The H-shaped floor plan of this regional home sets the stage for lashings of stone and deeply personal possessions.

Belle Kitchens & Bathrooms • From conversational hubs to cloister-like havens, each of these tailor-made spaces ensures functionality and good looks go hand in hand.

A Light Touch • Warm neutrals create a comfortable, sunny atmosphere in Adelaide Bragg’s new Melbourne design office.