Belle has marked 15 years of the Belle/Fanuli Interior Design Awards, announcing the 2025 winners at a packed event at Fanuli’s Sydney showroom on Wednesday night.
The annual program continues to recognise leading residential, hospitality and commercial interior design across Australia.
The evening brought together designers, architects, creatives and industry partners whose work has shaped Australia’s design landscape.
Belle acknowledged the longstanding support of Fanuli, CDK Stone, Designer Rugs, The Montauk Lighting Co, Kustom Timber, International Floorcoverings Australia, Sub-Zero & Wolf, The English Tapware Company and Bird in Hand.
Belle Editor-in-Chief Tanya Buchanan said the anniversary highlights the strength of the awards and the dedication of its partners.
“These awards bring together the designers shaping the way we live with brands that define excellence in quality and design. Our partnership with Fanuli, and the unwavering support of all our collaborators, speaks to the power of the Belle brand and the vital role these awards play in championing Australian design culture.”
A shared commitment to craftsmanship
Fanuli Managing Director Fabio Fanuli said the company’s continued involvement reflects a mutual commitment to design.
“Championing creativity, craftsmanship and innovation is central to who we are. Supporting a program that consistently celebrates Australia’s finest design talent is something we are incredibly proud of.”
The awards remain a fixture of Belle’s editorial calendar and a reference point for emerging trends and standout design work across the country.
Belle expands its design footprint in 2026
Belle will extend its design programming next year with the launch of Design Season, a week-long celebration featuring live podcasts, masterclasses, panel discussions and showroom events.
The initiative will conclude with the 2026 Belle Interior Design Awards.
Are Media’s General Manager of Homes & Lifestyle Jocelin Abbey said the expansion responds to growing audience interest.
“People are more engaged than ever in the stories behind exceptional design. Design Season will bring them closer to the craftsmanship, curators and creators redefining our interiors. Belle has always showcased the very best our industry offers, and we’re excited to amplify that in the new year.”
2025 award winners announced
The 2025 winners will be published in Belle’s December/January 2026 issue, on sale December 1.
Highlights of this year’s program include Richards Stanisich winning both Best Commercial Interior for Sarah & Sebastian Armadale and the Belle/Fanuli Interior Designer of the Year title, while Greg Natale was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Other winners include SJB for Best Hospitality Interior, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects for Best Residential Kitchen Design, Mim Design for Best Residential Bathroom Design, Kennedy Nolan for Best Residential Interior, and Smac Studio as Emerging Design Star