Apr.

14

Kelly Hoppen

If you’re looking for the British equivalent to Martha Stewart, Kelly Hoppen might be it. Not only does Kelly reign supreme on television in Great Britain, but she has a trademark style that has translated into home accessories, furniture, carpet, paint, and linens. However, the reason I feel she is Martha-like is the fact that Kelly enjoys sharing her design knowledge and regularly offers classes through her design school. And Kelly’s design books are written in a way that make you feel that she really wants you to learn something and not just look at the pretty pictures.

Legend has it that Kelly started designing at the age of 16, and for the past 30 years Kelly has developed her signature style that always includes a mix of monochromatic colors and organic materials that are East meets West and modern and comfortable at the same time.

In 2009, Metropolitan Home featured Kelly’s London home and I’ve had the images in my digital files for two years, so I thought it was time to share them with you. I’ve also included images from other Kelly projects to inspire you as well. The Bubble chair, above, is a 1968 Eero Aarnio and the floor is a herringbone pattern in dark walnut.

Christian Liaigre benches and multiple moss pots in the entrance foyer.

I love this dark and brooding powder room, especially the walls.

The fringed pendant in the dining room is by Mat and Jewski’s.

In a kitchen area, another Bubble chair and a black and white photograph of Muhammad Ali by Flip Schulke.

In a living room, a center winding stair case and underneath it, a yellow chair, for that signature Hoppen pop of color.

Peeking through one of Kelly’s ring screens, available through Century furniture, a photograph of Marilyn Moore by Gene Korman.

In a kitchen breakfast area, an antique starbust mirror and Kelly’s unique chain mail blinds on the windows.

A classic Kelly Hoppen monochrome living space.

I usually don’t like banquettes because if one person wants to get out the entire table has to move, but I love the curve of the banquette here and the white leather mixed with the round black table and the black and white photograph.

Another classic Kelly Hoppen monochrome living space, but this time in glowing creams and taupes. And, below a view of the same living room from the entry hall which features two statement wall sconces.