The Footprints design project is Kelly Hoppen MBE’s latest project and is situated on the exotic island of Barbados. Drawing inspiration from the tropical climate and idyllic views of its location, the result is a 7,000 square feet beach house with a light and inviting atmosphere. The interior was designed with entertainment and comfort as guiding values – big and open living spaces were a prerequisite for this property in which people can smoothly filter from an open terrace, through a covered dining room, and into an indoor sitting room.
With Footprints, Kelly Hoppen managed to create an interior that is universal in style, yet embracing the local environment. Her signature palette of neutral colors is present in every room of the property and the use of materials such as planking on walls, ceramic, linens, and stripes ensures the house is in keeping with the Barbadian surroundings.
Being previously divided into several apartments, the main challenge was to create spaces that are both practical and functional. Kelly had to reinvent existing features, such as the column in the middle of the living room. As an essential structural part of the building, it was impossible to remove it, but instead of creating an impediment to the open space it was recreated to support shelves between the column itself and the wall.
Spread over four floors, basement included, the residence comprises five bedrooms, all of which are en-suite with the exception of one, and two spacious living areas on the ground and first floor. Terraces, covered or uncovered, are present on each floor with the one on the lower level giving direct access to the beach creating a harmonious transition between indoor and outdoor space.
Living Room
Flooring: Ceramic wood tile effect from client
Curtains: Sourced locally
Stools: Kelly Hoppen
Sofa and Armchairs: Moores Interiors
Chairs: Kelly Hoppen
Cushions: Thomson Schultz
Side table: Kelly Hoppen
Tray: Kelly Hoppen
Candle: Kellyhoppen.com
Small white bowls: Kellyhoppen.com
White table lamp in front of shelves: Bella Figura
Big bowl on shelves: Sourced locally from Dwellings
Vases on shelves: Sourced locally from Dwellings Hanging
Lamp: Jeremy Cole
Hats: Sourced locally
Trunk: Kelly Hoppen
SEA sign: Restoration Hardware
Vases: Kellyhoppen.com
Dining Room
Lamps: Bover
Table: Sourced and made locally
Chairs: Kettal
Vases: Kellyhoppen.com
Kitchen
Hanging Lamps:
SCP Chairs:
Danetti Table: Made locally
Glass bowls on the table: Kellyhoppen.com
White bowls in the kitchen: Kellyhoppen.com
Vases: Kellyhoppen.com
Kitchen unit: Client procured
Master Bedroom
Bed and headboard: Sourced and made locally
Cushions and Throw: Thomson Schultz
Hanging bedside lamps: Kelly Hoppen
Carpet: Borderline
Carpets Vases: Kellyhoppen.com
Bedside tables: Made locally
Stool: Kelly Hoppen
Table: Kelly Hoppen
Candle: Kellyhoppen .com
Sofa/cushions: Sourced and made locally
Floor Lamp: SCP
Table Lamp: SCP
Desk: EDC London
Desk chair: Kelly Hoppen
Cube Stools: Kelly Hoppen
Mirror: Kelly Hoppen Table
Lamp: SCP
Master Bathroom
Towels: Kellyhoppen.com
Candles: Kellyhoppen .com
Soap: Sourced Locally
Stool: Gervasoni
Cube side table: Gervasoni
Candle: Kellyhoppen.com
Flowerpot: Kellyhoppen.com
Second Bedroom
Bed and Headboard: Made locally
Cushions and Throws: Thomson Schultz
Bedside tables: Made locally
Hanging lamps: Mooi
Carpet: Borderline carpets
Dressing table: Sourced and made locally
Mirror: Made locally
Stool: Kelly Hoppen
Third Bedroom and Bathroom
Bed: Sourced and made locally
Cushions and Throws: Thomson Schultz Bedside
Tables: Kelly Hoppen
Hanging lamps: Gervasoni
Stool: Kelly Hoppen
Armchair: La Fibule
Shelving unit: Sourced and made locally
Curtains: Sourced and made locally
Carpet: Borderline Carpets
Mirrors: Minottitalia
Shower: Sourced and made locally
Towels: Kellyhoppen.com
Table: Sourced and made locally
Candles: Kellyhoppen.com
Glass pots: Kellyhoppen.com
Fourth Bedroom
Bed and Headboard: Made locally
Cushions and Throws: Thomson Schultz
Armchair: Kelly Hoppen
Bedside Table: Kelly Hoppen Bedside
Lamps: SCP “Lampe Gras”
Mirror: Kelly Hoppen
Vase: Kellyhoppen.com
Shutters: Shutterly Fabulous
Carpet: Borderline Carpets
Gym and Media Room
Bed and Headboard: Made locally
Sofa: Kelly Hoppen
Cushions: Thomson Schultz
Side Table: Kelly Hoppen
Candle: Kellyhoppen.com
Floor lamp: SCP “Lampe Gras”
Terraces
Sunshade: Kettal
Stools: Kettal
Deckchair: Kettal
Cube stools: Gervasoni
Cushions: Kettal
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