Max Mid-century Design

Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler was born in South Carolina and now lives and works in Los Angeles. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a closet interior designer and antique dealer. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and briefly worked in the film industry. She also briefly posed for Playboy under the name Kelly Gallagher that helped pay her student loans and helped start her interior design business.

Wearstler’s career soared in 1999 with her design of the Beverly Hills’ Avalon Hotel. Her signature style was bold, maximalist mid-century design with fearless aesthetics.

This is Tides Hotel in South Beach

 

Viceroy Miami

 

These are her three major commercial projects Avalon Hotel, Tides Hotel and Viceroy Miami Hotel. She has also done residential designs at Evergreen, Hillcrest, Malibu, Maison, Spring Street and Pied-a-terre.

Evergreen Residence

 

Spring Street

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Hillcrest

 

Kelly Wearstler designed her own jewelry and clothing line and she has a couple articles in Elle Decor.

Pictures from www.kellyweastler.com