Two of a Kind

It just so happens that two of my favorite British Interior Designers, Kelly Hoppen and Rose Uniacke, happen to have a very similar aesthetic. Both designers base their spaces around neutral colour palettes, clean lines, perfect symmetry, eclectic furniture, statement light fixtures, a variety of textures and strong, sophisticated artwork.

Common Colour Palette (always complimented with fresh greenery)

I discovered Hoppen before I left for Europe, when I purchased her, "Home: Reality to Concept" book to gain inspiration on a residential, "artist retreat" project I was working on in my studio class. Uniacke I discovered several months later when wandering down Pimlico Road in London and was lucky enough to actually stop in at her showroom, which was absolutely breathtaking. I then began to wonder if London weather has an influence on Hoppen's and Uniacke's neutral colour choices, especially when both seem to often use glimpses of yellow accents (which could represent the rare UK sunshine). Nonetheless, both Hoppen and Uniacke's work is absolutely brilliant and always is a wonderuful source of inspiration to me, especially in times where I need to remind myself less is more.

LIVABLE LIVING ROOMS

Kelly Hoppen, The Loft

Rose Uniacke, London Apt

GRAPHIC YELLOW PUNCHES

Kelly Hoppen

Rose Uniacke

PLACE OF RETREAT...THE BATH

Kelly Hoppen

Rose Uniacke

PERFECTLY NEUTRAL BEDROOMS

Kelly Hoppen

Rose Uniacke

ANIMAL HIDE RUGS

Kelly Hoppen

Rose Uniacke

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES

Kelly Hoppen

Rose Uniacke's Own Home

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Kelly Hoppen, Rhodes W1

Rose Uniacke, Pringle Flagship Store

All Images Courtesy of Kelley Hoppen and Rose Uniacke