Gain the confidence to design your home yourself
With expert advice to help you get started.
Doing it yourself can feel scary.
Designing or renovating your home should be exciting, but without expert guidance, it’s easy to feel out of your depth. What if the space doesn’t flow the way you imagined? What if the colours clash, the furniture doesn’t fit, or the materials don’t work together?
With so many decisions to make, the pressure to get it right can feel overwhelming. And when mistakes happen, they’re often expensive—wasted money, wasted time, and a home that doesn’t quite feel like you hoped it would.
With the right support, you can make confident choices and create a home that’s both beautiful and functional—without the stress.
How we can help
Taking on your own design or renovation project doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Whether you need personalised advice, a structured approach, or expert guidance at your own pace, we offer three ways to support your DIY journey.
Design Consultation
A 2-hour session tailored to your project, where we discuss your vision, preferences, and any challenges you’re facing. We’ll guide you on materials, layouts, colours, and key design considerations—helping you make confident choices for your space.
Design Consultation Fee: $660
Get The Book - Beautiful Life
Written with Empty Nesters, couples, and families in mind, this book walks you through the interior design process, helping you create a space that feels right for you. Discover how to bring your vision to life with clarity and confidence.
DIY Online Courses
Want to dive deeper? Join the waitlist for our online interior design courses, where we break down the design process into easy, actionable steps. Be the first to access early-release opportunities and learn how to transform your home with expert insight.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone
We’ve helped countless homeowners like you turn uncertainty into confidence. With years of experience in interior design and renovation, we understand what works, what doesn’t, and how to bring your vision to life.
As award-winning interior architects and designers, we founded Bella Vie Interiors with a simple yet powerful mission: to create homes as individual as the people who live in them. Led by Lisa Alward, our team understands that great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about crafting spaces that truly work for you.
Planning a renovation?
Renovating your home can help to improve your lifestyle and when done right, get this free guide and make sure you plan your renovation to avoid costly mistakes.
