A Unique Perspective on Furniture Design
Colin’s heavy interior design influence gives him a unique perspective on furniture design. He understands how spaces work and is quick to underscore that design must also be functional. All too often the way a piece of furniture, and even more so an entire space works, is forgotten in favour for the way it looks, “It’s important to consider the flow of a room, taking into consideration how you will use the space when adding furniture. It is amazing what a well organised interior will do for your home” says Colin.
Every detail in a Belle sofa is carefully considered. Notably, the frames are made in primarily one piece, rather than several components and the fill and foam systems are the highest quality. “Considering the quality and longevity of the materials we utilise and the construction methods we use, you won’t find a high-end European sofa that would be any better in terms of quality” adds Colin.
Colin was quick to realise that the off-the-shelf solutions available at the time often didn’t provide enough options in modern homes. There is no ‘standard sofa’ for Belle as nearly everything can be customised. “Our own quality manufacturers handcraft our pieces in a range of sizes often larger than standard to better fit a space, or they can be custom made to suit your requirements” explains Colin.
Not only are Belle Interior pieces made to last but they are designed in a timeless aesthetic to remain looking contemporary as trends come and go. “Our emphasis is on providing extremely comfortable, high-quality pieces, using only the best durable materials and paying attention to the finer details.” There are a range of styles, from the Bradley with its sculptural characteristics (a current favourite of Colin’s), to the Linear which is based on a quintessential ‘English T cushion’ design but has evolved into a much more modern version of the classic.