Kelly Wearstler is an American interior designer, author, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. She founded her design firm, Kelly Wearstler Inc., in 1995 and has since become one of the most recognized names in contemporary luxury interior design. Wearstler is known for a maximalist aesthetic that combines bold colors, mixed textures, sculptural forms, and an eclectic approach to material sourcing.
Wearstler's hospitality design portfolio includes projects for major luxury hotel brands. She is particularly associated with her work for the Proper Hotel group, having designed the interiors for properties in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Austin, and Downtown Los Angeles. Her residential portfolio includes high-profile private homes and penthouses in California and beyond. Her commercial projects span restaurants, retail spaces, and branded environments.
Beyond her design practice, Wearstler operates a product design business that includes furniture, lighting, textiles, wallcoverings, and accessories sold through her own retail channels and select luxury furniture showrooms. She has collaborated with brands including Ann Sacks on tile collections, Lee Jofa on textiles, and Grafik on architectural hardware. Her online shop offers a curated selection of furniture, decorative objects, and fashion accessories.
Wearstler has authored several books on design, including "Hue," "Domicilium Decoratus," "Rhapsody," and "Evocative Style." She has been featured on the AD100 list by Architectural Digest and the Elle Decor A-List. Her design approach is characterized by the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the layering of vintage and contemporary pieces, and an emphasis on creating spaces with strong visual identity and emotional resonance.