Design expertise with a personal perspective.
An award-winning studio dedicated to creating homes that reflect the way you live.
Founded in 2014 by industry leader Lisa Alward, Bella Vie Interiors is a boutique interior design studio devoted to creating spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal. Supported by a highly experienced team led by Daniel Kostiuc, Director of Interior Design, the studio approaches each project with a rigorous focus on proportion, materiality, and the relationship between light and space. Interior architecture and furnishings are resolved as a cohesive whole.
From the initial concept through to final installation, every stage is managed with meticulous care. Each decision is intentional, each material selected for its texture, tone, and longevity, and each detail considered for its contribution to the overall composition. The result is an interior that feels complete, cohesive, and quietly refined.
At Bella Vie, we believe true luxury is understated. It is expressed through restraint and the thoughtful layering of elements that reveal themselves gradually over time. Every project reflects the client’s vision while maintaining a sense of clarity and balance that endures well beyond the present moment.
Leadership
LISA ALWARD
Founder and Principal Interior Designer
With over a decade of experience and numerous industry accolades, Lisa Alward has built a reputation for creating homes that feel effortlessly composed and deeply personal. Her work reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and thoughtful design, from spatial planning through to material selection, furnishings and styling.
Lisa’s philosophy is straightforward: Luxury lies in the balance between beauty and practicality. She listens intently to her clients, translating their lifestyles, aspirations, and personalities into interiors that feel timeless and welcoming, where form and function coexist seamlessly.
Since founding Bella Vie Interiors in 2014, Lisa has led a skilled team delivering bespoke, high-profile projects across Australia. Her work is recognised for its nuanced use of texture, light, and colour, creating spaces that feel warm, refined, and distinctly individual.
Beyond her studio practice, Lisa is the author of Beautiful Life, a design guide offering insight into creating interiors that inspire and endure.
With a rare combination of creativity, discernment, and precision, Lisa defines what it means to live beautifully, shaping each home into a place of comfort, character, and enduring elegance.
DANIEL KOSTIUC
Director of Interior Design
Daniel Kostiuc is an accomplished interior designer with an international background, bringing a global perspective and meticulous attention to detail to every project. He joined Bella Vie Interiors in 2025, taking on a leadership role in creating bespoke interiors defined by refinement and functional sophistication.
Daniel’s work is informed by a deep understanding of spatial planning, materials, lighting, and custom finishes. He works closely with clients to interpret their lifestyles and aspirations, translating them into interiors that feel personal, enduring, and considered.
Before joining Bella Vie, Daniel built an international reputation working with leading design practices in the United States and the United Kingdom. His experience spans projects across Europe, North and Central America, Asia, the Middle East and Australia, including heritage residences, private luxury homes, and award-winning yachts.
At Bella Vie, Daniel continues to strengthen the studio’s design language, creating custom spaces characterised by craftsmanship, clarity, and restraint. His commitment to quality and client-focused creativity ensures each interior feels natural, resolved, and designed to be lived in.
Bella Vie Interiors Memberships
Bella Vie Interiors is a member of the
KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN INSTITUTE (KBDI) and the DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA.
