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“I always take inspiration from my own life in my design work. This particular collection was inspired by antiques, my travels and my own home in London…”
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Kelly occasional chair
Degas desk and Degas occasional chair
For four decades Kelly Hoppen, the multi-award-winning interior designer, has brought to the world an inimitable design aesthetic that has elevated the design landscape. Her latest collection of furnishings and accessories, Retrospective, is a reminder of why she has been a key player in transforming the conversation about design and of how her classic style has solidified her legacy. “My design philosophy is what it is,” she muses. “It has not changed drastically
over the years – however, it has certainly evolved. Good design stands the test of time and my signature look has done just that. Of course, I have found inspiration from different places over the years – different travels – and this has influenced numerous projects. My ‘East meets West’ perspective, married with a neutral colour palette, always results in timeless elegance.” The collection, a collaboration with Resource Decor, is proof that her
successful aesthetic is as strong as ever. “I am really proud of it,” she says. “I always take inspiration from my own life in my design work. This particular collection was inspired by antiques, my travels and my own home in London. I worked in collaboration with Resource Decor and their wonderful studio in
Vietnam, [and they] kindly helped bring my ideas and designs to life.” The culmination of her 40 years’ experience can be seen in the collection’s
dramatic colours, textures and forms. “The collection is made up of pieces that have been inspired over the years, things that I have always wanted to see on the market – a combination of pieces I have always dreamed of. I was able to dig into my imagination and picture exactly what furniture would suit my style and appeal to my client base,” she explains. “All the materials are elegant and luxurious. There are stunning velvets, rich
leathers and soft linens, which match the western taste for sumptuous textures and luxurious finishes. The lines and shapes of the pieces are clean and stay true to the eastern principles of simplicity. The combination complements my design philosophy, and my trademark neutral colour scheme is used with additional bursts of pastel pink, rust orange and khaki.” Even as Hoppen’s empire has expanded to include accessories, celebrity
homes, yachts, hotels and an MBE from the Queen, she is still dedicated to her core principles.
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