Beautiful Life

Design a Home
That Works for You

Create a space that reflects your style, supports your
lifestyle, and makes every day feel effortless.

Feeling Stuck?

Designing your home shouldn’t feel like guesswork

Creating a home that feels right isn’t just about picking beautiful pieces—it’s about designing a space that works effortlessly for your life. But without a clear plan, it’s easy to feel stuck, second-guessing every decision.

How do you make sure your home flows properly?
What’s the best way to balance style with function?
How do you design for now while thinking ahead for the future?

Beautiful Life takes the guesswork out of designing your home. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an empty nester, this book gives you the tools to make confident design choices, ensuring your home looks and feels just right—for the way you actually live.

In need of advice?

Does your home truly work for you?

Creating a home that feels right isn’t just about picking beautiful pieces— it’s about designing a space that works effortlessly for your life. But without a clear plan, it’s easy to feel stuck, second-guessing every decision.

Are you second-guessing your choices, unsure if they’ll work together?
Worried about making costly mistakes on furniture, colours, or layouts?
Feeling like your home doesn’t quite flow the way it should?

Without a clear plan, it’s easy to end up with a home that looks nice but doesn’t feel right.

Just for you

A creative and practical guide to designing a home you love.

This book isn’t about following trends—it’s about designing a home that suits you, your family, and your stage of life.

With practical solutions and professional insights, Lisa guides you through: Room-by-Room Design Principles – How to get the best layout, lighting, and styling for every space.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them – Save time, money, and frustration with expert advice.

Creating Flow & Functionality – Ensure your home works beautifully for your lifestyle.

Bringing It All Together – From colour palettes to furniture selection, learn how to create a cohesive look.

what's inside

Tailored advice for every stage of life,
inside the Beautiful Life

Defining Interior Design – Understand the fundamentals before you start.

Room-by-Room Guides – Practical design advice for your living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office, and even the laundry!

Space Planning & Flow – How to make your home work beautifully for how you actually live.

Lighting & Colour – Create a warm, inviting, and cohesive space with expert tips.

Feng Shui & Functional Design – How small design tweaks can improve energy and efficiency in your home.

PERFECT FOR:

Couples – Design a home that works for two, balancing shared and personal spaces.

Families – Create a functional and stylish home that keeps up with the chaos of family life.

Empty Nesters – Refresh your space to suit the next chapter of your life.

Lisa Alward

I understand the struggles of living in
spaces that don’t feel like home

Before becoming an award-winning interior designer and founding Bella Vie Interiors, I moved frequently, adapting each space to suit my family while striving to make it both beautiful and practical.

With a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Design, a Diploma in Commercial Arts (Interior Design & Decoration), and years of experience designing homes across Australia, I’ve learned that great design is about more than looks—it’s about creating a home that works for you.

Beautiful Life is filled with practical solutions and timeless design principles to help you make confident choices—so your home feels effortlessly stylish and functional, no matter your stage of life.

My why

I’m a mum of four and busy business woman

Family and travel are my greatest passions, both shaping how I see the world—and design. Exploring incredible places, especially Italy and France, has influenced my approach to interiors. Their effortless elegance, warmth, and attention to detail even inspired the name of my business.

As a mum of four who’s moved more than twenty times, I know how important it is for a home to feel like a sanctuary— somewhere that flows well and truly works for your family.

I wrote Beautiful Life to help you do the same. Whether you’re settling into a new place or refreshing a home you love, this book is your guide to creating a space that looks beautiful and supports the way you live.

Order Today

If you rent or own, this book will help you create a home that works for you

Are you ready to create a home that is beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours?

No matter your stage of life—whether you’re a couple building your first home, a family navigating the chaos of everyday living, or an empty nester looking to refresh your space—Beautiful Life is your guide to making confident design choices.

Order your copy today and start designing with confidence.