I’ve spend the last two weeks reading Kelly Hoppen’s website. Aside from viewing her alluring interior spaces, I became enthralled with a four part video series entitled Kelly Bears All where she documents the renovation of her most recent home.
Her previous residence was an Victorian schoolhouse turned into a 6,000 square foot home which then Kelly transformed into a 1-bedroom loft space.
Notice the repeated use of greenery in the space gives each room life and improves air quality.
“[I] kept it [the loft] for two years, sold it and decided that every two years anywhere I have to recreate my style…,” Kelly explains in her documentary. So she opted for a “proper” traditional Georgian house and planned to make it completely opposite of what it should be. The renovation lasted roughly 5 months (2 months longer than her usual undertakings) and resulted in the modernized spaces you see below.
…and for the outdoors
March 2, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Wow! You sure know how to take it to the next level. Erika you need your own show on HGTV! Your work is absolutely wonderful and flawless! Love it..Love it…Love it!
W
March 2, 2010 at 2:44 pm
She is so ridiculously talented! I love both spaces so much I just could never choose which one I like better, they are both fabulous for their own reasons. Thanks!
March 2, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I like the new place, and I'm with Anonymous, you need your own show and hire me as Assistant
March 2, 2010 at 4:57 pm
kelly hoppen is great. i like them both, but it depends on whether i'm feeling "lofty" or not.
i was thinking of using a dolphin fin grey for the table, but the location will probably dictate the color.
March 2, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I love the new digs! Every room looks just fantabulous!! EVERY ROOM! I don't usually do dark dark but the living room is it!
March 2, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I'm just going to shut my mouth now. It fell open with the loft and I couldn't close it until I was done. I so want a bedroom that gorgeous. Great post!
March 2, 2010 at 11:15 pm
All I have to say is don't make me pick! They are both so very unique and elegant! Beautiful!
March 3, 2010 at 2:32 pm
All so beautiful! I love hydrangeas and they make wonderful centerpiece arrangements!
March 3, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Beautiful!! Kelly Hoppen is another one of my favourite designers.
Both of Kelly's homes are fabulous, but I think the Georgian is my favourite. The bedrooms are gorgeous, and the glass countertop in the kitchen is fantastic. I love how she designed it opposite of what it should be
I can't believe how quickly she manages to transform a house — it's taken us almost a year just to do a kitchen makeover!!
Kelly
March 3, 2010 at 9:07 pm
so pretty, I really need a bedroom like the one above, talk about pretty
March 4, 2010 at 7:22 pm
yes mam! i love this woman….she actually did my boss's home and its FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! i am dying to meet her.
great post!
March 5, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Her rooms are amazing. You have great great taste and style.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
http://g-w-hunting.blogspot.com