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LAST WORD

What advice would you give to someone just starting
their career in the industry?

It is really important to find your style. If you're
creative and you love being creative, just feel confident at what you're doing! Be passionate and be
fearless, but as I always say: Do not overdo trends.
Keep things individual and classic because it is
not about how much you have but about how
happy and comfortable you are. Also take your
time. People often rush into styles or designs because they see a trend or flick through pages of
magazines and see the same styles over and over
again, but do not be fooled. A style is individual
and should be crafted to suit you.
Which started first - designing products or interiors?

Product design was something that I had always
wanted to do. Over the many years in interior design, I had come across some incredible pieces of
furniture and lighting, and the inspiration archives
within my head were just bursting with ideas for
products. I was constantly being asked if I had
my own range, as they were wanting to replicate
my style in their own homes, so I decided to create a range that was affordable yet luxurious with
KellyHoppen.com.The collections were received
amazingly well, and from this I ventured into partnering with other brands such as Resource Décor
to create one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture.

STANDING THE
TEST OF TIME

Are you involved in any volunteer/charity work in
your community?

An interior designer discusses her individual
style & experience in product creation

FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, London-based designer Kelly Hoppen, MBE,
has made her mark on projects ranging from luxury homes and yachts to
commercial properties like hotels, restaurants and cruise ships. To make her
designs more accessible to the masses, she started her own e-commerce store
in 2014 and has partnered with numerous brands to expand her range of
products. Hoppen is the recipient of numerous design awards, most notably
an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for interior design.
KBB spoke with her to find out about the keys to her success.

How would you define your style?

'Timeless elegance'- meaning that the design will stand the test of time, will
not date and will always look chic. Throughout all of my projects, my design
ethos remains the same, fusing elements of Eastern and Western principles
with neutral tones and a vast array of textures.

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ABOVE "I love this bathroom

because my origami bath and
basins are so sharp (called
the cupcake to some!) placed
against the rigid screen," said
Hoppen. "That's what I love
about creating layers of textures, especially in a bathroom
where it can feel cold because
of the marble and of course
the discrete lighting."
Top photo credit: Si-Cong Sui
Headshot credit: Kelly Hoppen

By ERINN LOUCKS

I am an ambassador for The Princes Trust, which
has included creating a limited-edition candle trio,
The Trust Collection. I am also a proud ambassador for the government's GREAT campaign for
the UK, and I work with UK Trade & Investment,
mentoring small- and medium-sized businesses.
Additionally, I very much enjoy being an ambassador for Cool Earth, Future Dreams and the Diana Awards. Alongside being an avid campaigner
for anti-bullying, I have taken part in numerous
breast cancer campaigns and am a supporter of
the British Fashion Council and a connector for
the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
What is your best tip for running a successful business?

You need to put in a lot of hard work, be determined and not be afraid of taking the next step
to achieve more. It is also important to keep an
open mind and use every resource you can - be
sure to listen to any advice that is given and soak
it all up like a sponge, because at some stage or
another it will be of use to you. Your business
also needs to have diversity to keep yourself fresh
and inspired.
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