Coveted Crib: Viceroy Villas by Kelly Wearstler

CasaSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:15:01 -0700

A flagship development in the Caribbean's British West Indies, the Viceroy Anguilla Resort and Residences, which is described as an "array of luxury homes comprised of individual villas, townhomes, and low-rise resort residence buildings," with "sophisticated and contemporary interiors" designed by Kelly Wearstler, has unveiled its model four-bedroom villa, which is open to buyers. Of the residences' design, Wearstler has said, "We used textiles and techniques from all over the world, including hand-carved wood pieces from Asia, hammered metalwork from India, and beaded artwork from Africa, which offer a visual contrast with the modern architecture." The Viceroy Anguilla Resort and Residences, I might add, is a Kor Hotel Group property — a company owned by Wearstler's husband. Few photos of the residences have been released, but when they are, you can count on Casa to bring them to you. I can assure you that they'll be fabulous, and all that the high-class elite dream of. . . . For now, here's a sneak peek.

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Designer Spotlight: Kelly Wearstler

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:04:00 -0800

Kelly Wearstler was recognized as one of the best interior designers by House Beautiful and one of the world's top tastemakers by the now deceased House & Garden. She was raised in South Carolina, and received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art, and later founded her own interior design firm, Kelly Wearstler Inc. She is well known for her mod-baroque, Hollywood Regency-revival commercial interiors, such as the Viceroy Hotels in Palm Springs and Santa Monica, but also boasts a bustling portfolio of office, retail, restaurant, and residential work. Her book Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style was published in 2004, and Domicilium Decoratus in 2005. She has also appeared on Bravo's interior design show, Top Design, as a judge. This Fall, she opened her own boutique in Bergdorf Goodman, showcasing a range of decorative home accessories. In the next two years, she also has plans to debut her own collections of home furnishings for The Rug Company, Groundworks at Lee Jofa, and Cole & Son. Check out the gallery below to see some of her projects.

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