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The ancient auction house was a blank beautiful vertical lines that emphasize the
canvas for the designer whose starting points height of the ceiling.
were the impressive columns that are the
core of the structure, linking the vast panels
and staircase in the main space. Kelly Hoppen
elegantly plays with texture and material,
The soft curves of the metal around the
delicate round paper shades are to me, the
perfect balance.
mixing different shades of wood and metals, The area is tastefully accessorised and
something which is very characteristic of her decorated with flowers and black and white
world renowned style and the basis of the photographs. Kelly found the round mirror at
entire project. Les Puces flea market in Paris. It was originally
The bespoke light in my entrance hall is the
result of a discussion with Herve Langlais
and Galerie Negropontes at PAD London. It
is a great addition to the entrance and draws
found in a train station in Eastern Europe,
on the side of the railway. A striking image of
Marilyn Monroe from the Michael Hoppen
Gallery hangs in the entrance hall as well as
an imposing photo of Mohamed Ali.