The South African born interiors queen (1959-, British) has wowed the British interiors scene with her serene elegance and Eastern inspired creations. She was the first designer to receive the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year award in 1997 and, ten years later, has been awarded the European Women of Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship.
What's she famous for?
Her signature beige and neutrals. Cheesy it may sound but the world has literally gone hopping mad for Hoppen. Her elegance, balance and tranquility, drawn from the Far East, have earned her global popularity and she has designed everything from houses, yachts and ski chalets to restaurants, offices, and the interiors of British Airways first class cabins. Her collections vary from Wedgewood to Wool Classics and, not to snub the high-street, she has KHome for BHS. Outside of the design studio, her best-selling books include Close Up, East Meets West and Kelly Hoppen Style. Kelly Hoppen Home: From Concept to Reality (Little Brown and Company, £30.00) is her latest addition.
