The Greatest Interior Designers in the World – Visions, Styles & Inspiration

Interior design is far more than the arrangement of furniture and colour – it is the art of creating living spaces that unite functionality, aesthetics and personality. The world's most influential interior designers set trends that go far beyond decoration. And at the heart of nearly every iconic interior is one thing: original art. Hand-painted paintings that do not merely decorate a room – they define it.

Kelly Wearstler – The Queen of Eclectic Luxury

Kelly Wearstler is widely regarded as one of the most influential interior designers working today. Her signature style combines bold colours, rich textures and unexpected forms to create spaces that feel simultaneously luxurious and alive. Wearstler works with high-profile private clients and leading hotels worldwide. Abstract art plays a central role in her projects – as a statement, never as filler.

Philippe Starck – The Master of Innovative Design

French designer Philippe Starck is known for his versatile and often avant-garde work across furniture, product design and interiors. His spaces are defined by clean lines, functionality and surprising detail. Starck's work bridges art and everyday life – and original paintings are frequently the connective element between architecture and atmosphere.

Patricia Urquiola – Contemporary Elegance from Spain

Patricia Urquiola has built her reputation on a style that is modern yet warm. The Spanish designer combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials and forms. Her interior concepts are functional, inviting and aesthetically refined – with original art serving as the emotional anchor of the space.

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Peter Marino – Luxury and Art in Perfect Symbiosis

New York-based Peter Marino is celebrated for his spectacular work in the luxury segment. He merges architecture, interior design and art into a unified whole. Marino works with exclusive fashion houses, galleries and private clients, creating spaces defined by opulent materials and artful detail. For him, original art is not an accessory – it is the foundation of the design.

India Mahdavi – Colourful Poetry and Playful Forms

Iran-born, Paris-based India Mahdavi captivates with her vibrant and playful design aesthetic. She works with vivid colours, organic forms and a sense of lightness that makes spaces feel joyful and welcoming. Her work demonstrates that colour is not decoration – it is attitude. A philosophy that translates directly into abstract painting.

Ilse Crawford – Wellbeing and Humanity at the Centre

British designer Ilse Crawford places the human experience at the heart of every project. Her designs are defined by warmth, natural materials and functionality. Crawford creates spaces that feel safe and grounding while remaining contemporary and refined. Original art – hand-painted, with depth and texture – is a natural component of this human-centred approach.

Marcel Wanders – Provocation and Innovation from the Netherlands

Marcel Wanders is known for his unconventional and often provocative design language. The Dutch designer combines classical references with modern techniques to create interiors that surprise and delight. His work is innovative, artistic and full of character – and demonstrates that great interior design always requires an artistic point of view.

What All Great Interior Designers Have in Common

As different as their styles may be – Kelly Wearstler, Philippe Starck, Patricia Urquiola and their peers share one conviction: a room is not finished until the art is on the wall. Not just any art – but an original painting that gives the space an unmistakable identity. Prints and reproductions cannot achieve this. A hand-painted original can.

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• Hand-painted paintings create atmosphere that no print can replicate
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