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Alexa Hampton at the Boston Design Center

Mar 19 2012 · 1 comment · Design Events ·0

Alexa Hampton is the President and featured designer of MARK HAMPTON, LLC., the world famous design firm founded by her late father Mark in 1976, and she is FABULOUS!

Last week Ms. Hampton returned to the Boston Design Center to introduce her latest fabric line with Kravet and to give a presentation based on her book, The Language of Interior Design. I always enjoy the seminars at the BDC; I find them educational, informative, and inspirational and this one certainly did not disappoint. Ms. Hampton is an energetic, articulate and humorous speaker and her talent is just breathtaking. I spent a delightful afternoon at this event, hosted by Bill Elinoff of the Kravet Showroom, enjoying an as-always delicious lunch while Alexa signed books and mingled with the attendees with her signature grace and charm.

Let’s take a look at some of her beautiful designs….

This Manhattan home features a Dining Room space that moves easily into the Living Area ~ the subtle colors work to harmonize the two rooms.

This Dining Room shows Alexa’s versatility; the grasscloth walls and the African textiles and baskets give this room a very global feel~

Master Bedrooms are sanctuaries and Alexa knows this one well because it belongs to her.

What a soothing retreat after a day full of color and raising three children. I particularly love the clean-lined canopy. Alexa explained that the height of the ceiling did not give her and her husband the cocoon feeling she so wanted. She used the canopy to effectively lower the ceiling in the space over the bed and achieved just that. I think it’s a grand idea, don’t you?

This is a sample of one of her amazing inspiration boards~As my loyal readers know, I also love putting my boards together for a project. I find it really helps me refine my vision for a space and showcase textures, colors, and creativity. I love the mix of elements on this inspiration board, so intriguing and tactile!

Alexa Hampton’s new book will be released in June. While the title is still not decided I am already sure it will be on my coffee table just as soon as I can pick it up!