A London Townhouse Seduces With Luxury
January 6, 2019
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen resides in a glamorous world of neutrals. Taupes, blacks, whites and grays predominate supreme in her London home, where pinks and florals make rare appearances in blossom petals or a lipstick hue. And her frequent houseguests (Victoria and David Beckham, stepdaughters Sienna Miller and Savannah Miller, to name a few) don’t obey the monochromatic feel. “It’s actually quite difficult to have visitors to depart,” Hoppen states.
With its eclectic mix of furnishings, custom layouts and abundant supply of natural light, Hoppen’s townhouse exudes a sort of glossy, sexy trendy that befits a city home for one of Britain’s most well-known interior designers. “While I really like the home’s Georgian shell, I had to gut it completely, because I actually wanted to put my stamp on the interiors,” she states.
at a Glance
Who lives here: Kelly Hoppen
Location: Notting Hill area of London
Size: 2,500 square feet
That’s intriguing: Hoppen, who entered the world of interiors when she was 16, became a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2009 for her work and services to interior layout.
Kelly Hoppen London
Hoppen desired a huge living room that “leads into a kitchen that leads into a dining room that leads into a backyard,” she states.
Kelly Hoppen London
“You have to ask yourself your personal questions based on how you live and with whom you live,” she states. “The home actually reflects how I choose to live my life — surrounded with all of the beautiful things and people I love.”
Dark hardwood flooring, lingerie-satin drapes, couture couches and upholstered cushions give the living room a lavish look and feel. Like strands of jewelry, floor lamps and crystal light chains add drama and throw a soft light.
Sofa: couture, Modernature; coffee table: classic, Talisman; side tables: Christian Liaigre; armchairs: classic, Paris markets; crystal light chains: Kelly light by Spina; floor lamp: Mark Brazier-Jones; flame sculpture: BD Designs
Kelly Hoppen London
Portraits of Marilyn Monroe and an African tribeswoman perch over the buffet, symbolically calling attention to 2 of Hoppen’s muses: her native South Africa and also the screen siren.
Buffet: Talisman; Cases: Michael Hoppen Gallery
Kelly Hoppen London
Ambient lighting coming up from behind the walls complements the townhouse’s natural light. Silk carpet runners lineup the staircase and set a stunning tone at the entry.
Mirror: B & T Antiques; flowers, vases: John Carter Flowers
Kelly Hoppen London
Muhammad Ali looms big in the hallway, behind a custom staircase that showcases Hoppen’s luxury touch.
Kelly Hoppen London
A custom Boffi kitchen produces a place where guests can gather and consume — gluten-free cuisine, even should they like. A quartet of pendant lights hangs over the kitchen island but does not obstruct the view of this custom fire sculpture.
Island: custom, Option Plans; fireplace surround: Kelly Hoppen; flame sculpture: BD Designs; pendants: Robert Clift Lighting
Kelly Hoppen London
“I really like my kitchen. It draws people in, and it is a great meeting place for my friends and family,” states Hoppen.
Stools: classic, Talisman
Kelly Hoppen London
A Peter Beard photograph hangs opposite an oak live-edge table.
Artwork photography: Michael Hoppen Gallery
Kelly Hoppen London
Hoppen made her bedroom about all things lavish. Sirocco fabric in Hoppen’s signature neutrals covers the Duxiana bed. Her side table homes her most prized possessions: pictures of her loved ones.
Kelly Hoppen London
Hoppen’s muse Monroe inspired the ebony Spencer Fung dressing table, which houses among the few subtle pops of color in the home: a jewel-toned vase plus a petite bouquet of roses with only the smallest hint of yellow.
Kelly Hoppen London
“It’s so hard to choose between my kitchen, bedroom and bath, but I do love my bath! It’s my very own little escape,” states Hoppen.
The white walls in the master bath create a tranquil bathing area to the designer, who is also an author and an entrepreneur who runs a successful company and brand, a clothing line, a design college and a ton of other local and global projects. A black wood route contributes to the soaking tub, which Hoppen raised on a platform. A modern washbasin adds the finishing touch.
Shutters: Shutterly Fabulous; basin: made by Kelly Hoppen for Marble City; bathtub: Alternative Plans
Kelly Hoppen London
The cellar guest bedroom includes a more classic feel in relation to the master bedroom. Sliding doors in the guest area lead in the backyard.
Chair: classic, French bergère
Kelly Hoppen London
Hoppen did away with the standard bedside table lamp, going for a set of hanging world bracelets by Tom Dixon. Impeccably styled sheepskin ups the heat.
“My home is chic and glossy. But I also think the design is timeless and classic,” Hoppen states. “I love that every room, every room, is a sanctuary.”
Bed: Beds R Uzzz; mattress throw, cushions, headbord: Kelly Hoppen; bedside table: Spencer Fung