Product Description

This book reflects the new mood for luxury in simple things. Kelly Hoppen focuses on texture, and how to use it as effectively as possible in the home. Using fabrics, stone, glass and metal; textures are grouped together to create dramatic stunning effects. In Touch works on many levels- of inspiration, and of materials themselves, then how to decorate using these materials. There is also a comprehensive source directory, at the end of the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #344284 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Kelly Hoppen is a talented talented British designer who has made the East meets West decorating style her trademark. Her commissions have included the homes of fashion designers (Amanda Wakely), furniture designers (David Linley), and perfumier Jo Malone, all attracted to her considered use of pure, luxurious fabrics such as Fortuny silks, Donghia chenilles, and rich velvets, from London to New York. Winner of the Andrew Martin Interior Designer of the Year award (1996), her work has featured on the front cover of 'Elle Decoration', (Hong Kong, Spain) and she has appeared on Japanese television. In September 1998 Kelly Hoppen launched a complete line of home accessories at Debenhams, in stores throughout the UK.

Customer Reviews

A visual, sensual and inspirational feast
For all those who appreciate that there is more to interior design than colour, pattern and shape, this book beautifully illustrates a vital dimension that is often overlooked. Through dynamic photography and enticing text, each page offers a sensual and inspirational feast through its presentation of Texture as an integral facet for a harmonious interior scheme. Finding her sources within the natural environment via ethnic artefacts and spiritual reference, Kelly Hoppen uses luxurious, tactile and contrasting fabrics, furnishings and finishing materials as a chef might might combine subtle flavours and ingredients to create a delicious and delightfully-presented meal.

A fantastic book full of ideas and insperation.
This book is well worth a look at if you are looking for modern ideas on a traditional English theme of decortaing.The book is beautifully illustrated with fantasic photos which captures the esance of Kelly Hoppens designs very well. The text which in many ways just acompanies the pictures is interesting and highlights some of the main ideas.It is the type of book that you refer back to again and again as you come away remembering certain images and themes.The main emphisis in the book is the use of texture as well as colour in designing interiors. It contains a very useful section which runs through products oftern used in interiors and explains their uses, advantages and disadvantages. I would recomend this book to any one who likes interior design and is look for insperation.

A fantastic book full of ideas and insperation.
This book is well worth a look at if you are looking for modern ideas on a traditional English theme of decortaing.The book is beautifully illustrated with fantasic photos which captures the esance of Kelly Hoppens designs very well. The text which in many ways just acompanies the pictures is interesting and highlights some of the main ideas.It is the type of book that you refer back to again and again as you come away remembering certain images and themes.The main emphisis in the book is the use of texture as well as colour in designing interiors. It contains a very useful section which runs through products oftern used in interiors and explains their uses, advantages and disadvantages. I would recomend this book to any one who likes interior design and is looking for insperation.