Belle, Australian interior and luxury lifestyle brand, celebrated a major milestone this evening with the announcement of the 2025 Belle/Fanuli Interior Design Awards winners, honouring 15 years of talent across Australian residential, hospitality and commercial interior design.
Revealed at a star-studded gathering at Fanuli’s Sydney showroom, the evening brought together designers and creatives alongside partners whose craftsmanship and innovation continue to elevate Australia’s design landscape. Belle acknowledged the support of Fanuli, CDK Stone, Designer Rugs, The Montauk Lighting Co, Kustom Timber, International Floorcoverings Australia, Sub-Zero & Wolf, The English Tapware Company and Bird in Hand.
Belle editor-in-chief Tanya Buchanan said the anniversary reflects both the influence of the program and the strength of its long-standing partnerships.
“These awards bring together the designers shaping the way we live with brands that define excellence in quality and design. Our partnership with Fanuli, and the unwavering support of all our collaborators, speaks to the power of the Belle brand and the vital role these awards play in championing Australian design culture.”
Fanuli managing director Fabio Fanuli said the company’s commitment to the awards program stems from a shared passion for enduring design.
“Championing creativity, craftsmanship and innovation is central to who we are. Supporting a program that consistently celebrates Australia’s finest design talent is something we are incredibly proud of.”
As a cornerstone of Belle’s annual calendar, the awards continue to set the creative tone for the year ahead. In 2026, Belle will expand its celebration of interiors with the debut of Design Season – a curated week of live podcasts, masterclasses, panel discussions and showroom soirées, culminating in the Belle Interior Design Awards celebration.
Are Media’s general manager of homes and lifestyle Jocelin Abbey said the initiative reflects Australia’s growing appetite for immersive design experiences.
“People are more engaged than ever in the stories behind exceptional design. Design Season will bring them closer to the craftsmanship, curators and creators redefining our interiors. Belle has always showcased the very best our industry offers, and we’re excited to amplify that in the new year.”
Award Categories & Winners Include:
Best Commercial Interior
Richards Stanisich for Sarah & Sebastian Armadale
Best Hospitality Interior
SJB for The EVE Hotel Sydney
Best Residential Kitchen Design
Madeleine Blanchfield Architects for Lillelund
Best Residential Bathroom Design
Mim Design for Botanical House
Best Work with Colour
Alexander &CO & SA Studio for Billy’s, Ayrburn
Best Residential Interior
Kennedy Nolan for Rosherville House
Best Residential Interior – Readers’ Choice
Leeton Pointon Architects + Allison Pye Interiors for House on a Hill
Emerging Design Star
Smac Studio
Belle/Fanuli Interior Designer of the Year
Richards Stanisich
Hall of Fame
Greg Natale
