Interior Design Sense

yoo is a residential interior and architecture design firm, the result of a partnership between property entrepreneur John Hitchcox and world renowned designer Philippe Starck. This firm has set out to design the world, with projects throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, North and South America and the Middle East. And to make this firm even more impressive is its lineup of superstar designers – Marcel Wanders, Jade Jagger, Kelly Hoppen and Anouska Hempel. I don’t think you can go wrong by investing in a yoo property! Especially when they look THIS good….

Word on the street is that British interior designer Kelly Hoppen (and ex-step mum to Sienna Miller) will be helping William and Kate with the interior design of  their future London residence, Kensington Palace.

{Kelly Hoppen and Sienna Miller via Pop Sugar}

Apparently Will and Kate “want to create a modern quarter to live in” at Kensington (as told by Us Weekly).

I’d think that Kelly would be the perfect designer to help them achieve this.  She is apparently one of Victoria Beckham’s faves and if she is good enough for Posh and Becks…

Not only does Kelly provide interior design services, but she also has a line for Century Furniture.  Oh, and did I forget to mention the multitude of other lines that she has- including paints, candles, clothing, fabrics, shutters, and wallpaper?  She’s like the British version of Candice Olsen!

Can’t wait to see what she comes up with for Kate and Will (and let’s hope her design is featured somewhere for the public to see…hmmm I see an Architectural Digest cover in their future!)

How about a power house of photography today? How about a guy that consistently snaps fabulous hard core room porn pics that are guaranteed to feed our addiction? I can’t believe we haven’t featured Mel Yates before. You’ll know his work. Think Abigail Ahern, Kelly Hoppen and Graham & Brown, editorial work for House & Garden, Living Etc and Elle Decoration. It’s a passion and it shows! P.S. For probably the most over the top room ever on Desire to Inspire you’ll have to wait until after the jump.

We are pleased to present new and exciting collections from wallcovering design company, Graham & Brown, which recently launched at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York last month. For 2010, Graham & Brown unveiled new designs from renowned designers Kelly Hoppen and Amy Butler. Graham & Brown, the UK based innovator and manufacturer continues to push the envelope in showcasing the latest trends and styles in wallpaper and wall art.

Kelly Hoppen MBE is a world renowned designer who has pioneered a simple, yet opulent style that has permeated Interior Design at every level. Kelly’s fusion of Eastern & Western influence has won an ever expanding following. Amy Butler is a creative designer known for her sophisticated yet relaxed modern approach to printed fabrics and products for home, fashion and craft. With spirited color and confident combinations of print, Amy’s fresh point of view is apparent in all of the products she creates.

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Continuing on the “small” theme, today I thought I’d showcase some small dining spaces. My favourite small dining space includes a built-in banquette – preferably in a nook. LOVE THAT. I am determined to one day buy a house that perfectly suits such a thing. I would spend every waking moment there – eating, blogging, reading mags etc. There’s a few banquettes below (and in this post), among other seating arrangements.

Apartment Therapy	Colorama
design*sponge	design*sponge
design*sponge	Gridley + Graves
Residence	Polly Wreford
Sivkraft	Sköna hem
design*sponge	Turquoise

Living at Home
Kelly Hoppen
Cottage Living
David Jimenez
design*sponge
Apartment Therapy
Living Etc.
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