When you are in the list of the most popular and top designers in the world, you do not need much introduction, but I will tell you a little about the inimitable Kelly Hoppen. Despite the fact that all interiors are created by this 58-year-old Briton, decorated with calm and neutral tones, her style is always recognizable. Not flashy, self-sufficient, incredibly elegant and endearing in its simplicity. Doing design since I was 16, she managed to write 8 books, as well as to work with a huge number of celebrities: from the family of bekhemov, ending with Donald trump and Hilary Clinton.
The first time I read the book “the Golden rules of design. Style Kelly Hoppen” 5 years ago, when I started my way in design. So the other day I wanted to read it again and write useful recommendations, in fact, thanks to what there was this article in the blog. I hope you too will be useful these 30 tips, because if you want to see the interior is really stylish and cosy, it is a sin not to listen to the opinion of the expert of world renown (by the way, all the graphic material in this article – pictures of different projects, Kelly Hoppen).
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ON THE PALATE
“The concept of style and taste is very conditional. It’s not the fact that some taste good and others do not, and that precisely fits every single person.”
ABOUT INSPIRATION
“Every day we experience the influence of objects and sensations that we see and perceive, the only difference is that I give more than any other in this report. I can see crisp white shirt and woven-patterned leather belt, and suddenly I really want to make the design of the room is as crisp and white as this shirt, where nothing would break this feeling of starched white, except woven leather headboard. I can visit the ladies room of some restaurant and feel so I remember the scent of any woman that for some time he occupies my thoughts and is reflected in my design. The thing is, what is the influence of the surrounding world affects us all. The only question is to reveal not only the eyes but also to connect other feelings.”
TRAVEL
“I try not to bring the typical tourist Souvenirs: there is nothing more boring than watching the passengers, the load shelf over the head of the same mats, baskets and carved figurines.”
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ABOUT THE COMBINATION
“I like to mix very expensive and very cheap materials – they benefit from this.”
ABOUT ACCENTS
“The main problem is to determine the visual center of the room, the main place, which focuses the eye. It can be furniture, artwork, large mirror or a special form of lamp. It’s not just the furnishings, are items that are designed to be the most prominent accent in the interior.”
“In a small room sometimes it’s fun to put something huge – like the mirror from floor to ceiling or very tall vase.”
ABOUT LIVING
“Furnished living room, try to avoid all the items in it was facing the TV. Furniture, arranged in the form of L or U , looks good and allows you to focus on the visual center of the room like a fireplace.”
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“Living room is a room where it’s important to have items that attract the attention: whether it’s the thoughtful composition of jewellery on a side table, cleverly organized shelves or a collection of works of art.”
ABOUT THE KITCHEN
“If the kitchen area requires bright direct lighting, that was easy to cook, a dining area will require soft lighting that creates a certain atmosphere. I often use separate bulbs in the kitchen, and then very low over the table placing pendant lights.”
ABOUT THE BATHROOM
“Since the bathroom is an overloaded hard clean surfaces, you should try to soften its appearance. One way is lighting use and direct bright light and dim to set the mood.”
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“In the bathroom is not necessary to mix colors of sanitary products. For example, you just can’t set the white tub and black sink.”
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“Think about the unusual use of usual things. The mirror, for example, are usually placed over the sink one whole bar, why not have sliced horizontal strips around the room?”
ON THE SCALE
“Use things of different sizes gives the room a certain character and appeal. It is important that the items in the room were of different size: small and large – do not limit yourself to only average.”
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“When it comes to scale, should be guided by a simple rule: find the biggest object that can fit the room. Better if it will be located at a sofa, beds, tables, cabinets and doors.”
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“To provide a contrast scale, you have to balance the room, selecting a few large objects in conjunction with objects small. Therefore, use the rule: take small objects, contrast in form and material; dispose of them in a row or group; do not use them in large numbers; place them together with large objects for greater effect.”
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“In a small room, use a few large items. They will create the illusion of more space.”
ABOUT SYMMETRY
“To have a symmetrical room looked normal, it must contain an element of asymmetry. It will only emphasize the harmony of the room.”
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“If you have an asymmetrical room, you have two choices: try to create a false impression, making the room appear more symmetrical than it is, or, conversely, to focus on the asymmetry, stressing this feature of the room.”
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“Asymmetry can be corrected deliberately built-in niche shelves or placing the Cabinet so that the neighbouring window will appear to be located in a Central position than it really is. The second method is to “guide” a look at the Central space of the room using an “enlarged scale”. In doing so, you distract attention from not too good space.”
ABOUT THE LIGHTING
“Lighting is divided into three types: functional, create a mood, and decorative. The following rules apply to all rooms in the house: first of all, determine what you do here; then decide what lighting is required for such activities; determine what lighting you already have what it takes to build on it.”
TEXTILES
“Often think that design is only, to create the overall look of the room, but rather, it is responsible for the overall look of the room. It the fabric sets the mood, so starting the job, I can choose the fabric.”
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“The fabric – a wonderful way to celebrate other times of the year.What could be better than a summer morning Wake up when the white light curtains shaken by the wind? And in the winter it’s wonderful to sit by the fire, turning a woolen blanket or Cape. Heavy furniture and other furnishings of the room remain constant, but relatively inexpensive to change soft accessories at different times of the year.”
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“If you are using one dominant color on the main elements of the spot, it is important to alternate the texture.”
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“Decoration of the Windows should never be produce from the rest of the soft furnishings of the room.Should be the connecting points between the different elements. It is just about visual balance. For example, the fabric of the curtains can be repeated stripe on the headboard or stripe on the pillows.”
ABOUT THE HEADBOARD
“I love the huge headboard. They represent the center of the bedroom; it’s the first thing you see when you enter the room. You can buy a luxury finished headboard, as well as order it from the master. In the end, cheap chipboard panels are quite affordable, they can be cut to size and fill with luxurious fabrics.”
ABOUT ACCESSORIES AND JEWELRY
“My philosophy is to buy a few really good things.”
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“Start to release all the fireplace, wall and surface tables. Now place again, trying not to repeat what was before.”
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“Avoid too obvious symmetry. When it comes to decorating the space, you should strive for balance.”
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“Never fill the shelf from end to end. Decide where is the center, and start with this place. The idea is to arrange things, different height, material, color and width, but they should be organized into a single theme that unifies them. Cover some items so that one was slightly retracted, and the other in the foreground. This creates a sense of mystery and depth to the composition.”
“The surface of the table – something more than just the surface on which you can place items, accessories; this is a picture of yourself. Why fill the table with lots of Newspapers, magazines and ashtrays, if you can turn it into something pleasing to the eye?”
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