Arcadian Lighting writer Susi wrote a guest post for my blog! Here is her post on Kelly Wearstler:
Hi, I'm Susi, a writer for
Arcadian Lighting, a great resource for
lighting fixtures and lamps. One of my favorite places for inspiration online is City Darling Escapades so I'm thrilled to be here to guest blog for Cynthia about Kelly Wearstler books, another huge source of inspiration for design projects.
Before we start, allow me to introduce a little about the blog owner Cynthia. She's from California, she studied interior architecture & design in San Francisco, and recently returned from an internship at an architecture firm in Milan, Italy. She's absolutely fascinated with all things interior, including but not limited to architecture, design, art, decor. Thank you Cynthia for letting us publish the guest post on her blog!
Kelly Wearstler is synonymous with Hollywood Regency style, vibrant colors and bold design. Her three design books are testimonies to her singular vision. From
Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style to her most recent book,
Hue, Wearstler's books are inspirational eye candy filled with a myriad of interior design ideas.
Before founding her eponymous Los Angeles design and architectural firm, KWID, Kelly Wearstler worked as a set designer in Hollywood. Her designs have redefined Hollywood Regency style and glamour. Her interiors have appeared in
House and Garden,
House Beautiful,
Interior Design,
Elle Décor,
Vogue, and
W.

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Kelly Wearstler's first book, Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style was published in 2004. Filled with gorgeous photographs and sketches it leads readers through the creative process of interior design from choosing incredible light fixtures to creating complete residences that shine.

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No one does bold color like Kelly Wearstler.

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Domicilium Decoratus was published in 2006 as an ode to the Trusdale Estate Wearstler transformed. Wearstler has since moved out of this home but it is immortalized on the pages of this book. Quintessentially Wearstler, each room is a Faberge egg down to the tiniest detail.

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Love the zebra upholstery on the chair (left)! The floor lamps (right) complements the overall look of the sitting area.

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Kelly Wearstler boldly combines colors, like sunny yellow and mauve in this room.

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Hue Released in 2009, with a limited edition in 2010, Hue is Kelly Wearstler's latest book. Incorporating her current home in Beverly Hills to celebrity residential and hotel project, Hue celebrates the power and the possibilities of color in interior design and decorating.

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Gorgeous palette of purple and gold.

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The 1926 James Dolena estate in Beverly Hills that Wearstler calls home is an opulent Georgian-style mansion with guesthouse and gardens. Look at that gold pendant light! It definitely adds drama to the theme of the room.
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