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ART & DESIGN
KELLY
WEARSTLER
C elebrated for her
trailblazing designs
for luxury resorts,
exclusive restaurants
and lavish residential projects, as well
as her affinity for mixing objects of
different styles and eras, with a keen
appreciation for design history and
movements in all eras and modalities,
Kelly Wearstler approaches each space
as a singular work of art.
"I experience my interiors as
sculpture. I play with texture, scale
and dimension to create a sense of
drama. I want to tell a story."
Wearstler’s trademark attention to
detail, adventurous use of color, texture
and multicultural historical reference
points are hallmarks of her oft–
talked about style. She continuously
draws upon her global travels and
penchant for studying and collecting
vintage decorative arts and pedigreed
antiquities to create a constantly
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evolving, yet indefinable style that
turns tradition on its proverbial ear.
Her designs attract and inspire an
enviable roster of A-list clientele from Designers. Wearstler served as a judge on Bravo’s
the film and music industries, as well
as tastemakers worldwide. Among
her expansive and diverse lifestyle
portfolio are collaborations with global Times. International press includes the French,
brands across the luxury market.
Wearstler has published four books: Rhapsody,
HUE, Domicilium Decoratus, and Modern
Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style, earning her
a place on the Los Angeles Times’ bestseller list.
Accolades include Architectural Digest’s
preeminent Top 100 Architecture & Interior
Design list, Wallpaper Magazine’s Top 20
popular television series, Top Design. Her work has
been featured in Vogue, Elle Décor, Architectural
Digest, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and the New York
German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Indian
editions of Architectural Digest, Vogue China,
Residence, House & Garden and Hong Kong Tatler.
Wearstler resides in Los Angeles with her husband
and their two sons.
"Author, outré fashion plate, branding virtuoso (from
sheets to jewelry), decorator and muse - Wearstler
cuts a profile as colorful as those of her clients."
-Architectural Digest