Design Field Notes

Snuggle up this weekend with a Bemboka

Bemboka knitted throws and blankets are a blend of Angora and Australian Merino wool spun in New Zealand. The results are these gorgeously cosy throws which are light, super warm… Read More.

Brisbane Indesign 2012

Saturday Indesign, one of Australia’s most dynamic design exhibitions, returned to Brisbane with a bang last weekend (25+26 May) in the most successful Indesign exhibition Brisbane has seen yet.  … Read More.

Get the Look: Picturesque Point Piper Apartment

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Fresh Off the Boat- New Arrivals from Kelly Hoppen

Check out the new products that have just arrived from world renowned London based designer Kelly Hoppen to Coco republic. Loving the black log side table with stud detail down… Read More.

Belle Interior Design Awards 2012- Finalists Announced

The wait is over:  Belle Magazine, in association with Coco Republic, are excited to announce the finalists the 2012 Interior Design Awards.  Celebrating and rewarding excellence in Australian interior design… Read More.

Judges Notes: Inside the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards

Entries are in, judges have gathered, votes have been cast and we’re now just a tiny step away from announcing the finalists of the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards. … Read More.

Art Selection for Interiors

As an Interior Designer I often get asked by clients “what should I select for my walls, they are so bare?” It’s personal Artwork is so personal with the style,… Read More.

Luxury Home Design, Kate St James

Kate St James is one busy lady in the interiors magazine world. She’s managing editor of Universal Magazines’ Home Design + Living Series including Luxury Home Design, Contemporary Home Design,… Read More.

Living Openly

Open plan living is the only way to go in the warmer Australian climates, and these Queensland properties are about as open as they get. Bringing the outside inside by… Read More.

Improving Office Productivity

On average we spend 45 hours a week at work and 1.5 hours a day on average is spent rifling through messy desks. It is said that your average pen… Read More.

Super Stylin’ Steve Cordony

Steve Cordony is one of the best in his game and currently on the front line of cutting edge interiors and styling. As Interior Design Editor of design bible Belle… Read More.

Inspirational Design

Following the launch of Oly San Francisco in Melbourne, here are some inspirational photographs to give you ideas on how to group furniture and to show you the many options… Read More.

Oly Concept Store Launch Party in Melbourne

Melbourne just can’t stop talking about the launch of Australia’s first Oly San Francisco concept store on Church Street, Richmond.  The exquisite Oly furniture and homewares collection came alive last… Read More.

Investing in Upholstery

One of the biggest furniture investments people make is in upholstery and it’s probably one of the least understood too. Usually people can justify skimping on good upholstery with:  ”I’m… Read More.

Design Session with Darren Palmer

Last week Darren Palmer stopped by Coco Republic’s Design School to kick-start the 2012 Design Sessions calendar.  And what an inspiring beginning to the year!  From creative concept to styling… Read More.

Woolwich Pier Hotel Sports Bar Gets a Facelift

This heritage listed building has recently received some much needed attention by the Coco Republic NSW Interior Design team to revive and refurbish  ‘The Point’ Sports Bar in the Woolwich… Read More.

An Afternoon at Coco Republic with Martyn Lawrence-Bullard

On Saturday 4th Feb, Belle readers were treated to an afternoon of “decadence, darling” with the King of interior design and the star of Million Dollar Decorators, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard.  Hosted… Read More.

Maison et Objet 2012- Hot Objects

I feel as though there was perhaps not so much innovation at this Maison Objet Fair, perhaps due to current global conditions everyone is ‘playing it safe’. There is still… Read More.

Maison et Objet 2012- A Sneak Peak at Colour

I’ve just finished a week at Maison et Object, but still enjoying Paris… thought I’d update you guys with what colours were happening at the show! This year it was… Read More.

Online Gift Store

Coco Republic has married old-world charm and new-world technology with the launch of the company’s online gift store www.cocorepublic.com.au. The virtual store, a first for Coco Republic, features exclusive, limited-edition… Read More.

We Love the Toledo Sofa

Although I like the simplicity of using a simple fabric in a space as a base for an interior, I love the mix of materials in the Toledo Sofa. It’s… Read More.

Call for Entries

Belle Magazine, in association with Coco Republic, is delighted to announce the 2012 Interior Design Awards.   Celebrating and rewarding excellence in Australian interior design and decoration by individuals, partnerships and… Read More.

Get The Look – Oly San Francisco