In this issue

Belle Summer
Winners reveal
Chic agenda in Paris

The wow factory

The sisters steering Zuster furniture brand put a creative spin on their own industrial zone.

2 mins

OPEN INVITE

This handsome home in the NSW Southern Highlands welcomes within its walls both generous rural views and a steady flow of guests.

4 mins

DUAL ACCENTS

American heritage style meets Spanish mission design in this harbourside Sydney home.

3 mins

Grand vision

It can be easy being green or it is for this house -that cleverly combines lavish spaces and timeless style, while also being kind to the planet.

4 mins

POWER AND GLORY

An angular concrete structure packs a punch in a new build on an elevated site in Sydney while its interior design offers a softly layered and textured counterpoint.

3 mins

COLOUR BURST

A joyful exuberance permeates this heritage home reinvented by interior designer Andrew Parr with zesty hues, lively contemporary art and iconic furniture.

3 mins

LA VIE EN ROSE

Poised above Pittwater in Sydney's north, this weekender is alluringly relaxed - and offers holiday fun for family and friends.

4 mins

COOL, CALM COLLECTIVE

An ever-changing array of covetable antiques, objets d'art and unique pieces ensure the interiors of this beautiful store has a collected feel and sense of permanence.

3 mins

BOLD CHOICE

Architect and trailblazer Piero Gesualdi's Melbourne emporium, Mondopiero, is a celebration of timeless design and craftmanship, with a sprinkling of decorative flair.

3 mins

HIGHER CALLING

In a world that is typically more about me, me, me, quietly luxurious day spa Venustus keeps thriving three decades on with a true commitment to inspired client service.

1 min

LUXE FILES

A perishable gift is the perfect pick for the one who has it all.

2 mins

RALPH LAUREN

Forty years ago, propelled by the stellar success of his eponymous fashion house Ralph Lauren made an influential move launching a homewares collection and taking his brand of relaxed lifestyle chic worldwide.

2 mins

Project RUNWAY

Much-loved Australian brand Oroton gifted itself an inspiring new home replete with works hand-picked by local-art champion Michael Reid.

5 mins

In the making

Rewarding up-and-coming artists with blue-ribbon awards, the National Emerging Art Prize helps foster the fledgling careers of emerging art stars.

2 mins

FLAIR DEAL

Shaped by exposure to ancient European design as a child, this architect's mission is to create joyous structures for the common good that stand the test of time.

3 mins

Dream believers

The Melbourne showroom of vintage furniture retailer Domestic Fantasies is as colourful and quirky as the iconic pieces it stocks.

2 mins

GREAT escape

For an expat media executive, her Barwon Heads bolthole lets her return to her roots and share long, sun-soaked summers with friends and family.

5 mins

Shining example

A soaring, sculptural extension gives a humble Bowral bungalow a whole new lease on light.

4 mins

Marble arch

Italianate influences and the deft use of Arabescato stone has resulted in this timeless and lovingly layered Sydney home.

4 mins

Geometry class

Captivating curves and beguiling angles ensure this home in Melbourne's southeast is a welcoming and inviting presence.

4 mins

TEXTURE MESSAGE

A calm and composed palette lends an aura of quiet sophistication to this apartment in Brisbane that enhances its enviable position high above the river.

4 mins

MADE TO MEASURE

A hard-working family home is re-imagined as an elegant entertaining hub with classic Italian design credentials.

4 mins

LET THERE BE LIGHT

The transformation of a dark Victorian terrace into a light-filled dream home is nothing short of breathtaking.

4 mins

TRUE COLOURS

The white exterior of this inner-city art-deco gem belies the luxurious jewel box of colour and textures of the interiors by Flack Studio.

4 mins

Life electric

The jolt of juxtaposition brings daily joy to the owners of an eclectic chateau in Australia's south.

3 mins

ITALIAN CLASS

Patrizia Castorina and Ugo Cocchis of Melbourne's Castorina & Co capture authentic 20th-century Italian design alongside \"intimate creations\" from contemporary global artists.

2 mins

CHANGE CHAMPIONS

Proving that progress can be both constructive and creative, this practice promotes re-use and reinvention.

3 mins

Invincible Summer

Packed with all the ingredients for an everlasting holiday mood, this inspiring home celebrates views of Port Phillip Bay via vibrant green outlooks.

4 mins

TIME HONOURED

This grand heritage house in Sydney's east was is just waiting for the right owners and architect to come along and give it a contemporary and enduring new lease on life.

2 mins

High DEFINITION

With its classical proportions and sumptuous finishes this Sydney home references the sophisticated style of grand and gracious Mediterranean villas.

3 mins

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Belle magazine delivers the best in design, decoration and lifestyle from Australia and around the world, through its unique editorial mix of homes, design, people and places.

Belle magazine takes a lively, informed and contemporary view on design, showcasing beautiful homes in Australia and overseas and bringing its readers news, trends and creative personalities in interior design, architecture, gardens, art, furniture, home accessories, fabrics and luxury goods. Even Belle’s food and travel pages have a unique design focus.

Each issue of Belle is a visual feast, but we also provide readers with an unparalleled insight into what’s happening in design in this country and overseas. Whether you’re looking for the latest update from Milan or London, an irresistible collection of beautiful homes or the new season’s furniture and fabrics available in Australia, you’ll find it on the pages of Belle.