Arteriors Filamento chandelier , £ 3618
ARTERIORS GUEST DESIGNER LAURA KIRAR – PROFILE Q & A
1 . Tell us a little about your background in design
My background in design started as a fine artist at the Art Institute of Chicago . I began as a sculptor making mixed-media conceptual “ design ” pieces to support my studio exploration of domestic roles and inter-relational themes . That eventually evolved into a 20 + year career of designing functional furniture , extensive collections , residential & commercial interiors , limited edition and retail objects and most recently , “ experiential ” spaces such as my latest public project , MESóN Hidalgo - Luxury Guesthouse Boutique , in San Miguel de Allende , Mexico .
2 . How would you describe your personal design style ?
I would categorize my personal design style as “ modern irreverence ” - I am a design chameleon and I really love creating something for a specific place or person and being inspired by the moment . However , as a rule , I appreciate but am unattached to slavish reproduction of historical detail or the cult of minimalism . I ’ m more interested in reissuing classic concepts through my own modern lens .