Kelly has a lot of mixed blood (isn’t that the secret of talent!): I got Lithuanian and European from my mom, and Irish from my dad. Kelly was born in South Africa, but has been living in England for a long time. Among the clients are the Beckhams, Elton John, Donald Trump and Prince William. Queen Elizabeth II awarded her the Order of the British Empire.

She constantly maintains interest and popularity. Participates in a TV show, publishes books with lots of useful tips or wallpapers together with a Dynamo magician. He creates interiors, including golf clubs and yachts, designs furniture, plumbing, vases and bed linen. And also cooperates with development companies, decorating turnkey apartments. With Philippe Starck and John Hitchcock, as part of their global YOO project, Kelly Hoppen, for the Indian developer Lodha Group, furnished 55 floors of the Lodha Estrella Tower in Mumbai.

The secret of Hoppen’s popularity is that she has managed to develop a very popular style these days, which she herself calls “neutral luxury”. According to Kelly, it is based on a restrained natural palette and the concept of East Meets West: it draws harmony from the eastern tradition. Hoppen was one of the first to promote a mix of cultures in the interior.

There are two types of interior designers: some adapt to customer requests, others form their own unique style, which they strictly follow, and the client decides whether it suits him or not. It is in the second category that Kelly Hoppen belongs. Moreover, her style resonates with very, very many people: Kelly is highly regarded by connoisseurs of luxury from different continents.

A neutral palette is often associated with boredom and banality. The merit of Kelly Hoppen is that she was able to make it noble and rich: she shifted from the beige segment to the gray one, demonstrating all the variety of silver nuances. Kelly handles them so masterfully that she has earned the title of Queen of Grey, and she likes it. It was Hoppen who played a crucial role in popularizing the shade of the top (from the French taupe — “mole fur”), which she calls her favorite.

Another achievement in the field of color is the palette of Perfect Neutrals paints, which are produced under her brand. “The general misconception is that colors are divided into only two categories — cold and warm. The secret is to teach the eye to distinguish between warmly colored white and cold white, and do the same with other colors.

Kelly Hoppen is known as the author of numerous books in which she generously shares her experience with readers. He advises starting the project with a layout, since no finishes will save the situation if the layout is inconvenient. Combine expensive and budget materials, place accent objects in each room — such that they stand out in color, shape, and texture. In her London project, these are exact replicas of Rococo armchairs, an oriental-style stool made of hammered metal, a purple pseudo-welding table of the Moissonnier brand.

“It is often believed that the design is only to create a general appearance of the room, but it is rather responsible for the overall appearance of the room. It is the fabric that creates the mood, so when starting work, I first of all choose fabrics,” says designer Kelly Hoppen.

The elegant, restrained and at the same time luxurious style of British interior designer Kelly Hoppen is recognizable all over the world. Her work is characterized by neutral shades of beige and gray-brown, beautiful textures and the general mood of “The East has converged with the West.”

Hoppen wants people to feel cozy and warm in their homes – and be surrounded by beautiful things that enhance the feeling of calm and relaxation.

During her career, the designer has received many prestigious awards: Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year Award, EWAA Woman of Achievement Award, GRAZIA Designer of the Year, as well as awards from Elle Decoration and Homes & Garden. In 2009, Kelly Hoppen was awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to design.