Resonance

Lived In. Lasting Always.

The Resonance Collection reflects CoTheory’s continued exploration of timeless interiors, sculptural form and the way objects quietly shape the feeling of a home.

Designed to be both functional and enduring, each piece is intended to live naturally within everyday spaces and evolve alongside the homes they become part of over time.

For Larissa Haddad, Resonance also marks an important evolution of CoTheory itself — a deeper reflection of the brand’s growing connection to materiality, atmosphere and the lasting role thoughtful objects can play within the home.

As CoTheory continues to evolve, the focus remains the same: creating pieces that feel timeless, grounded and genuinely lived with for years to come.

 

In Conversation with Larissa Haddad

On Resonance, evolving CoTheory, and creating pieces made for living

Since launching CoTheory, founder Larissa Haddad has continued to shape the brand around a simple idea - that the objects we live with every day quietly influence how a home feels.

With the release of the Resonance Collection, this philosophy evolves into something deeper. Rooted in ritual, gathering and timeless design, the collection explores the lasting presence of pieces made to be used, shared and lived with over time.

We sat down with Larissa to talk about the inspiration behind Resonance, how CoTheory has evolved and the homes that continue to shape the brand today.

 

Let’s start at the beginning. How did CoTheory first come to life?

CoTheory began from a long-standing appreciation for interiors, materiality and the atmosphere a home can create.

I have always believed that the spaces we live in influence the way we feel, move, gather and slow down throughout the day. Often, it is the quieter details, natural textures, thoughtful objects and the balance of form and function that shape that experience most.

When I created CoTheory, I wanted to design pieces that felt timeless, grounded and easy to live with. Objects with presence, but also purpose.

How has your perspective on the brand evolved since those early years?

In the beginning, I was very focused on creating beautiful objects.

Now, I think much more about how people actually live with them.

Over the years, hearing from our community and seeing CoTheory pieces inside real homes has shaped the way I design and curate the collections. The pieces people connect with most are often the ones they use every single day –  the tray left out on the bench, the coasters always sitting on the coffee table, the bowl used when people gather. There is something quite special about seeing an object become part of someone's routine and the memories that form around it.

That has become a huge part of the brand philosophy for me, creating pieces that feel elevated, but never too precious to live with.

The Resonance Collection feels incredibly personal. Where did the idea for it begin?

It really began with the idea of resonance.

I found myself thinking a lot about the homes I grew up around and the objects that quietly became part of everyday life. The pieces people gathered that were always there, whether on the table during family meals, sitting on a kitchen bench, or passed between generations without much thought at the time.

There is a real sense of comfort and familiarity in those memories, and that feeling became the foundation of the collection.

I wanted Resonance to feel warm, layered and lived in. A collection that references old-world character and timeless interiors while still feeling modern and easy to integrate into everyday life.

What do you think defines the essence of the collection?

For me, it really does come back to balance.

The collection has sculptural qualities and strong forms, but there is still a softness to it. Nothing feels overly formal or untouchable.

We worked a lot with texture, curved silhouettes, tonal layering and natural materials to create pieces that feel calm and grounded within a home.

I wanted the collection to feel considered without feeling staged.

 

You often speak about designing pieces to be “lived with”. What does that mean to you?

I think the best homes are the ones that feel genuinely lived in.

To me, design should support everyday life, not sit outside of it.

A tray might hold drinks while hosting one night and then become part of your morning routine the next day. A bowl may sit empty for a week and then suddenly become the centre of a table when family comes over.

That is what I love about homewares. They quietly move through people’s lives and become attached to memory without ever asking for attention. Years later, they can remind us of a person, a moment or a home we loved.

How did that philosophy influence the design direction of Resonance?

It influenced everything.

I really wanted every piece to feel functional, but also have enough presence to anchor a space visually.

We focused heavily on proportion, texture and silhouette. Some pieces are more sculptural and statement driven, while others are intentionally understated and designed to layer naturally into the home.

The balance between beauty and practicality was always front-of-mind as we curated the entire collection.

 

 

Do you have a favourite piece from the collection right now?

It honestly changes all the time.

At the moment, I am very drawn to the Grand Cameo Oblong Cake Tray. It feels quite unlike anything else we have seen on the market, particularly in its scale, silhouette and overall presence.

There is something very architectural about it, but it still feels warm and incredibly functional within the home. I love how it strikes that balance.

It is the kind of piece that naturally lives on a kitchen bench, whether styled with fruit and pastries, used while hosting, or simply sitting on display as an object in itself. The elevated form and elongated proportions give it a strong presence without feeling excessive.

I also think it reflects the direction of Resonance really well. It references old-world entertaining and timeless interiors, while still feeling refined and relevant to the way people live today.

 

The campaign imagery feels very natural and lived in. Why was that important to you?

From the beginning, the home itself became part of the storytelling behind Resonance, shaping the way the collection would ultimately be experienced and understood.

In the early stages of planning, we found it difficult to secure a location in Melbourne that felt fully aligned with the vision we had for the collection. Resonance has such a strong connection to timeless interiors and layered living, so the environment surrounding the pieces became incredibly important.

We ended up travelling interstate and shot the campaign in a beautiful heritage home in Vaucluse. The home already carried the atmosphere we were looking for, with natural light, layered textures and a sense of history throughout the space.

That authenticity mattered because it allowed our audience to envision how these pieces could exist within their own homes. Although the collection is created from premium natural stone, it was important that the campaign still felt approachable and lived in rather than overly styled or unattainable.

The pieces needed to feel naturally at home within the space, as though they had always belonged there.

What does “legacy” mean to you when you think about this collection?

Legacy, to me, is about creating pieces that feel enduring in both materiality and design.

I like the idea that something we create today could still be sitting in someone's home many years from now, carrying its own story and meaning.

Natural stone already carries a sense of permanence to it, which I think makes these objects feel very different from fast-moving interiors or decorative pieces designed for a moment. There is weight to them, both physically and emotionally.

I think people have become far more intentional with the objects they keep in their homes, and I have always wanted CoTheory pieces to feel worthy of staying with someone long term.

That is what Resonance represents to me. Thoughtfully designed pieces that can move through different spaces, different seasons of life, and still feel just as meaningful years later.

What do you hope people feel when they bring Resonance into their homes?

I hope the pieces feel natural within the home from the moment they arrive.

The collection has sculptural qualities and strong forms, but it was still important that the pieces felt warm, approachable and easy to live with day to day. They are designed to bring a sense of calm and atmosphere into a space without overpowering it.

More than anything, I hope people form their own connection to the collection through the way they live with it. The most meaningful part of designing these pieces is knowing they will eventually become part of someone else's story.

I really do believe the most beautiful interiors are the ones that feel personal, and I hope Resonance quietly becomes part of that feeling for anyone who brings one of our pieces into their space.