a r s c a s u s: Interior Design & Architecture: An eclectic London home of the singer Boy George

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An eclectic London home of the singer Boy George

Hampstead, London, UK

Interior Design: Kelly Hoppen

Photography © Kelly Hoppen CBE

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British designer Kelly Hoppen revamped the eclectic London home for singer Boy George.

The first thing visitors see is a foyer that looks more like part of a museum than a house. Round arches framed by marble columns open onto a dining area with a chinoiserie table and chairs. The East-meets-West mix of furniture includes high-back chairs slipcovered in beige natural basketweave linen. But there are blasts of color in the room, thanks to a series of paintings.

The house’s key feature is an extraordinary Gothic staircase, traced by an ornate wrought-iron railing and ringed by balconies and niches. The size and complexity of the triple-height space meant that every piece of furniture had to hold its own.

In the kitchen, a bright and sunny shade of yellow was used to playful effect on the island cabinets, offsetting the grey marble countertop. A soft ivory shade on the cabinetry and an exposed brick wall adds the final contemporary touch. Making use of the natural light, floor-to-ceiling glass windows open out to a pretty garden.

Yellow - the colour of sunshine, spices, sand and spring flowers such as primroses and daffodils, brings instant warmth and energy to a space.

The master bedroom soft and minimal tones are used on the linen drapes and bedding, while organic-shaped ceramics create a sense of soft and layered texture.