Design expertise with a personal touch
An award-winning team, supporting you to create a space that’s perfect for your life.
We know that trusting someone with your space is a big deal.
What if it doesn’t feel right? What if it doesn’t reflect you?
That’s why we take the time to truly listen, ensuring every decision aligns with your vision. Whether you need a little guidance or a full-service transformation, our goal is to help you create a space that feels effortless, functional, and uniquely yours—without the stress or second-guessing.
How we are different
We focus on both function & beauty
A well-designed home isn’t just about looks—it needs to work for the way you live. We blend aesthetics with practicality, ensuring your space is both stylish and effortlessly functional.
We Design For You, Not For Us
Your home should be a true reflection of your style and needs—not just a designer’s vision. We take the time to listen, understand, and create a space that feels uniquely yours.
We Take Care Of The Details
From managing trades to coordinating deliveries, we handle the logistics so you don’t have to. Our seamless process ensures everything runs smoothly, so you can focus on enjoying your beautifully designed space.
Meet the team
Lisa Alward
Founder & Interior Designer
Lisa has always had an eye for beauty. From fashion to real estate, her career has revolved around creating and curating beautiful things. But it was becoming a mum that pushed her to finally pursue her passion for interiors—turning houses into homes that feel effortlessly stylish and deeply personal.
Bella Vie Interiors was born from this passion. The name itself—‘Bella’ inspired by a love of Italy, ‘Vie’ by a love of France—reflects Lisa’s belief that great design creates a beautiful life.
An award-winning designer with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Design and a Diploma in Commercial Arts (Interior Design & Decoration), Lisa loves the challenge of bringing a vision to life. She’s a member of the Design Institute of Australia and KBDI (Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute), but more importantly, she’s a mum to four and the proud owner of one cheeky Cavoodle.
Julia Monaghan
Interior Designer
Julia’s love for interior design started in childhood—helping her mum repaint rooms, picking out colours, and seeing firsthand how small changes could completely transform a space. Her fascination with textiles, colour, and pattern grew into a passion for creating layered, inviting interiors that feel effortlessly beautiful.
For Julia, design is just as much about the process as the final result. She thrives on the creative journey—working closely with clients, designing custom pieces, and bringing spaces to life in a way that feels uniquely theirs. Every project is a collaboration, and she finds the greatest joy in seeing a home come together and witnessing her clients’ excitement when they step into their newly designed space.
Bill Tanwan
Interior Designer
Bill has always been drawn to the way beautiful things can influence how we feel—whether it’s a space, a piece of clothing, or a work of design.
For Bill, the best part of interior design is the creative challenges that come with each project. He thrives on the collaborative process, finding solutions that bring a client’s vision to life. His approach is to start with a clear and open mind, allowing the design process to evolve naturally while staying true to the client’s brief.
Bill is in his element when working on bespoke, custom interiors— curating and delivering fixtures and furniture that feel just right for the space. He loves the details that elevate a home, from sourcing stunning imported lighting to selecting the perfect finishes that tie everything together beautifully.
Bella Vie Interiors Awards
We are thrilled to have received the following Industry Awards.
WINNER
2017 Hia Housing Awards – Winner Renovation – Addition Project Up To $200,000
SEE MORE ON THIS AWARD WINNING HOME
FINALIST
Custom Built Home $350,001 To $500,000
Green Smart Energy Efficiency Home Of The Year
SEE MORE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL SUSTAINABLE PASSIVE HOME
Bella Vie Interiors Memberships
Bella Vie Interiors is a member of the
KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN INSTITUTE (KBDI) and the DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA.
