And the winners are… 2018 Belle Coco Republic Awards

It was glamorous affair on Wednesday evening as our industries design elite and innovators celebrated design. A transformed waterfront holiday villa in Sydney’s Palm Beach, a warehouse turned into a library nirvana in the heart of Surry Hills and a contemporary brasserie pairing oceanic influences with modern design are among the honourable winners of the 2018 Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards.
Hosted by Belle magazine and Coco Republic, the awards attracted submissions from some of the most respected and recognised interior designers around Australia across residential, commercial and hospitality sectors, the awards show the very best design Australia has to offer.

Alexander&CO

Scooping the pool with a trio of wins was Sydney-based interior design firm Alexander & Co. for their work on Palm Beach House and restaurant Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera. With an emphasis on integrating the natural landscape in both the five-bedroom beach house and the 350-person establishment, Alexander & Co. elegantly showcases a uniquely Australian aesthetic in both the interior and exterior spaces.

Alexander&CO

Alexander&CO

To top off a fabulous night, the biggest accolade of the evening, Belle Coco Republic Interior Designer of the year, was also taken out by founder of Alexander & Co. Jeremy Bull. With his unique approach to multi-disciplinary design, Jeremy Bull now joins the ranks of past winners who are known for their incredible contribution to Australia’s creative landscape.

Jeremy Bull

Kate Nixon’s interior design studio, Studio Kate (Busatti), won the award for Best Commercial Interior for their work on internationally renowned bookstore, Hordern House. Its offices were transformed to house the incredible collections of rare books, manuscripts and paintings in an open plan layout that skillfully balances the old with the
new.

Decus Interiors

Claiming the prize for the Best Bathroom Design was Woollahra House Bathroom Two by Decus. A bold bathroom design, it is a dynamic interior that catches the eye immediately.

Studio Esteta

Studio Esteta

The recipients of the Belle Coco Republic Emerging Design Star award were Felicity Slattery and Sarah Cosentino of Studio Esteta. The talented design duo takes a collaborative approach to interiors, creating unique spaces that eschew convention in favour of a bespoke approach.

Arent&Pyke

Arent&Pyke

Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent & Pyke took out the award for the Best Work with Colour for their beautifully realised palettes in an array of residential spaces. Their work spanned a vast plethora of hues imbuing every project with a sensitive balance of livability and beauty.
Belle Coco Republic Best Commercial Interior Hordern House by Studio Kate (Busatti)

Kate Nixon

Kate Nixon

Belle Coco Republic Best Hospitality Interior Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera by Alexander & Co.

Dubai Opera by Alexander & Co.

Dubai Opera by Alexander & Co.

Belle Coco Republic Best Residential Kitchen Design 1906 by Amber Road

Amber Road Best Kitchen

Amber Road Best Kitchen

Belle Coco Republic Best Residential Interior – Readers’ Choice
Hamilton Island House by Greg Natale Design

Peoples Choice Greg Natale

Event Images Credit Belinda Rolland

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