KELLY HOPPEN: CLOSE UP(PB)

KELLY HOPPEN CLOSE UP Inspired by her travels in the Far East andunderstanding of the principles of space and proportion, Kelly Hoppen'srooms proclaim an ability to mix materials and textures in neutralbackgrounds for a look that is in tune with modern western consciousness.This work shows how you can create this cool modern look on a modestbudget. Starting with an outline of her signature principles, the bookexamines the key topics of understanding space, making an impact, livingwith the seasons, feeding the senses, defining public and private spaces,creating mood with lighting and introducing improvised and unexpectedtouches to free the imagination. KELLY HOPPEN is one of the UK's mostsought-after designers. Her cool, clean and distinctive style receivesregular coverage in the top glossies around the world. Winner of theprestigious Andrew Martin Interior Design Award in 1996, Kelly hasinternational commissions that have ranged from apartments, houses, yachtsand Lear jets, as well as the First Class cabins for British Airways. Kellyhas also launched her own brand of interior accessories, which includePerfect Neutrals and Indochine paint collections for Fired Earth,wall-to-wall floor coverings, rugs, and window accessories. Her threeprevious influential books are East Meets West, Table Chic and In Touch