The defining elements of great design are luxury, balance, light, and a sense of being at one with the natural and organic world,” designer Kelly Hoppen says. Spoken like a true Zen master, Hoppen’s words speak to her trademark style — a sensuous mix of Eastern mysticism and Western modernism.

“The concept of fusing Eastern and Western influences came to me when I got my ‘design feet’ at age 16,” the London-based designer says.

Known for her pure aesthetic — incorporating subtle nuances of color, texture and meaning — Hoppen often bases her designs on grids to achieve “perfect symmetry.” Hence, words like simplicity and serenity come to mind when looking at her work.

Part of the secret to her success, she feels, is that her work “comes from the heart” and that she has “an intuitive approach” to design. “Design is really about how you feel in a room,” she says.

A self-taught designer, Hoppen began her career 25 years ago when she left boarding school to decorate a family friend’s London residence. Now 43, she oversees a staff of 30 at her studio, aptly named Kelly Hoppen Interiors, and designs for

	Kelly Hoppen

	Kelly Hoppen designed this crystal bowl as part of her “Art of Giving” collection for Wedgwood.

	Hoppen’s new line for Century Furniture includes this chest, which features thick, runner-like steel legs.

	Decorative gold beading adds a glamorous edge to this mango wood-framed mirror, making it a stunning focal point in any room.

	Straightforward in design, this sofa and chair, also for Century, offer comfort and style in any living room.

	Hoppen uses found objects, greenery and remnants from the sea to give accessories such as these crystal foot and pewter-finished vases an organic twist.

The defining elements of great design are luxury, balance, light, and a sense of being at one with the natural and organic world,” designer Kelly Hoppen says. Spoken like a true Zen master, Hoppen’s words speak to her trademark style — a sensuous mix of Eastern mysticism and Western modernism. “The concept of fusing Eastern and Western influences came to me when I got my ‘design feet’ at age 16,” the London-based designer says. Known for her pure aesthetic — incorporating subtle nuances of color, texture and meaning — Hoppen often bases her designs on grids to achieve “perfect symmetry.” Hence, words like simplicity and serenity come to mind when looking at her work. Part of the secret to her success, she feels, is that her work “comes from the heart” and that she has “an intuitive approach” to design. “Design is really about how you feel in a room,” she says. A self-taught designer, Hoppen began her career 25 years ago when she left boarding school to decorate a family friend’s London residence. Now 43, she oversees a staff of 30 at her studio, aptly named Kelly Hoppen Interiors, and designs for