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Kelly Hoppen - Interior Designer

KELLY HOPPEN: ICONIC INTERIOR DESIGNER

Discover here everything about the iconic interior designer Kelly Hoppen.

With over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of the design industry, Kelly Hoppen is one of the most celebrated and sought after interior designers in the world.

Hoppen began her career at 16 when she was given the opportunity to design a family friend’s kitchen. So, that was what kick-started her iconic career. Also, Kelly’s globally renowned and ever-evolving style is defined by a subtle fusion of East meets West. It means clean lines and neutral tones, intuitively balanced with an opulent warmth.

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She has designed for a number of celebrities, including David and Victoria Beckham; and Martin Shaw. Also, Kelly’s team has put their stamp on the homes, yachts, hotels, and jets of private clients all over the world.

Further, some of Hoppen’s most recent projects include a collaboration with Disney. So to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary, the Celebrity Edge cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises, an ultra-luxury residential tower block in Taiwan, One Park Taipei. And also LUX* Grand Gaube hotel, the second hotel she has designed for LUX* in Mauritius.

Kelly’s portfolio boasts a diverse selection of projects spanning the last four decades.

The author of nine design books, Kelly is also a TV personality, appearing as an investor on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, a judge on the Great British Design Challenge. And most recently as a candidate on Celebrity Apprentice in aid of Comic Relief.

“My philosophy has always remained the same. It’s about creating calm balanced environments based on Eastern cultures, i.e. order and creation of harmony. How people feel in a space is as important as the way it looks; one can’t be without the other to succeed.”

She has said of her design philosophy.

 

In sum, her interest in both furniture and product design shines through the authenticity of her work. She is a versatile person deeply committed to all areas of her creative output.

Finally, scroll down to discover the latest projects!

MOST RECENT RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

#1 – PRIVATE HOME LONDON

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#3 – PRIVATE HOME – LONDON

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MOST RECENT COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

#1 – LUX HOTEL RESORT MAURITIUS

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#2 – CRUISE SHIP – CELEBRITY CRUISE

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Earth Tones Trend: Interior Décor

Earth Tones Trend

Right now décor magazines, furniture brands, and interior designers are telling you what the must-have trends are. Rich, earth tones imbue this new season with a cozy and natural ambiance.

The beauty of earth tones in furniture is often overlooked, but it can be used to create an inviting and calming atmosphere in any room. Earth tones evoke natural and organic feelings, while still maintaining a certain level of sophistication and modernity.

The neutral colors paired with warm and cool tones can be used to create any look from earthy boho to classic elegance. Whether youre trying to give a room a natural, soothing vibe or a vibrant and edgy feel, earth tones in the furniture can be the difference between an average room and an unforgettable space.

Once summer arrives, we are loving the idea of adding more neutral shades to the interior décor.

Looking for a natural touch in your home? Try to mix earth tones and nature-inspired elements with contemporary details. You will be astonished by the result.

Your home should be the most comfortable place in the world, where you can relax and feel like you’re in a retreat. Say Hi to the summer with this warm color.

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Earth tones will work with everything in your living set but we especially think it looks so chic when paired with a modern style. Also, terracottas, mustard, cozy reds, sultry grays, olive green and earthy browns infuse spaces with energy and warmth, two things that are always good to have in a room, no matter the season.

Even more, we see deep green hues coming to the fore. Then, play up the color with matching plants.

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Indeed, layered neutral-tone rugs of varying origins are having a moment. It’s a look that works in almost every home, adding a subtle hit of global style.

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For those who want a more elemental, nature-inspired hue with a contemporary twist in their home, the earth tones will truly shine. This is both casual and refined.

Using earth tones to create the mood in a room is a great way to add natural warmth without being too overwhelming. The muted colors of the earth tones have a calming and welcoming effect, perfect for creating a sense of tranquility. The rich shades work perfectly to craft a peaceful atmosphere by blending with other neutral tones like white, beige or grey.

Scroll down to find unique and exquisite furniture that will fit perfectly in your warmth interior décor.

 

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Brooks Chaise Longue by Wood Tailors Club

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Linda Bed by Ottiu 

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Duchess Dining Table by Malabar

Berries Suspension Lamp by Creativemary

Kim Dining Chair by Ottiu

With the rise of modern melding of different styles, earth tones have become key elements in creating a stylish home. This look combines traditional earthy colors but combines them with modernly sleek silhouettes. Balance between these two design styles can be achieved with complementary warm and cool

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Ambiance by Wood Tailors Club 

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Ambiance by Wood Tailors Club

 

 

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Ilse Crawford British Interior Designer

Ilse Crawford: The Art of Design

Ilse Crawford is a British designer, academic and creative director with a simple mission to put human needs and desires at the center of all that she does.

Although often described as an interior designer, Crawford’s portfolio contains projects ranging from a secluded garden for a Hong Kong restaurant to the conversion of a 100-year-old house in Stockholm into a boutique hotel.

Ilse Crawford started her career as a journalist and at only 27 she became the editor of Elle Decoration UK. After over a decade in magazines, with a mission to put human needs and desires back at the center of the design, she founded her multi-disciplinary practice Studioilse in 2001, which is her main business.

 

“Working for a magazine gave me a real on-the-ground education, an insight into what is actually successful. I saw so much new that I began to prioritize what would last and connect. I am still interested in the new, but I am also concerned about the relevant.”

As the head of Studioilse, I mostly design interiors. But, in fact, we do a lot more than that here” Crawford said for Dezeen Magazine.

Because, I think, interiors are ultimately where we live, they are a lot more than pieces of furniture. They’re really about the interior life, how we live as human beings.” In other words, it means designing furniture and products that support and enhance human behavior and actions in everyday life. 

Crawford is the founder of the department of Man and Well-Being at the prestigious Design Academy Eindhoven. Her mission extends to nurturing a new generation of students to always question why and how their work improves the reality of life.

She designed the Soho House club in New York, Babington House, the Electric Cinema, and the Hong Kong restaurant Duddell’s, as well as pieces for Georg Jensen.

 

Duddells’s by Ilse Crawford

It’s not a traditional restaurant & bar. Nor an art gallery. And it’s much more than an exclusive members’ club. Indeed, it’s a place where you pay a lot of money to be a part of, if you’re lucky to get in, since there is a massive waiting list. Despite Duddell’s undeniable opulence and grandeur, Crawford took her signature humanistic approach to design, where people are placed at the centre of the project.

Ilse Crawford received some awards throughout her career. Below, we highlight the most recent ones:

  • Queen Elizabeth II awarded her an MBE for her services to interior design, in 2014.
  • In 2015, she received a Doctorate honoris causa from the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
  • Ilse Crawford was named Designer of the Year on September 2017.
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Crawford was profiled in the first season of the Netflix docu-series – Abstract: The Art of Design. This is an original documentary series highlighting artists in the field of design. It was released on Netflix on February 10, 2017

 As an illustration, scroll below to discover some works from StudioIlse by Ilse Crawford.

Refettorio Felix – London, 2017

The refreshed interior provides a warm and welcoming spaces to bring the community together, and restores a sense of dignity to the table. The project was conceived by Food for Soul. This is a non-profit organisation founded by renowned chef Massimo Bottura that fights against food waste and in support of social inclusion. The Felix Project sources the Supermarket suplus.

Wellbeing Collection – Nanimarquina, 2019

Wellbeing is an organism of comforting textile products that support the human experience. All the items focus on tactility, materiality, craft and quality. They add warmth, softness and comfort to indoor environments, and a connection to the senses. The collection uses traditional techniques and crafted details that make the normal special.

Ett Hem Hotel – Stockholm, 2012

Conversion of a former Arts & Crafts building into a 12-bedroom guesthouse. It is a place to stay for the modern traveller, a home away from home, where flexibility of space and function is central to the hotel’s operation.

First Class Airline Lounge – Hong Kong, 2015

Throughout the lounge every detail has been considered to ensure the passenger experience is friction-free and enables them to slow down and feel good, before getting on their flight.

We are completely surrendered to Ilse Crawford’s unparalleled work. In sum, the designer follows a work well-marked by a line of thought as much humanist and selfless as noble and exquisite.

Finally, if you identify yourself with Ilse Crawford’s state of mind, explore our brand and its furniture. Wood Tailors Club has a complete dedication to detail and precision, conceiving a premium category of pieces. Our products are an aesthetic delight in a premium atmosphere.

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