Kit Kemp: Design Stories by Kit Kemp

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Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:45 pm

UTC-04:00

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Rizzoli Bookstore | New York, NY

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Kit Kemp discusses her new book, an exquisite exploration of playful patterns, soulful craftsmanship, and transformative interior design.
About this Event

Join us for a conversation with author and global interior design icon, Kit Kemp, to celebrate the launch of her newest book, a stunning collection of interiors that reflect personality, revolutionize contemporary design, and break free from the ordinary. She will be in conversation with Jacqueline Terrebonne, editor-in-chief of Galerie magazine, followed by a signing.


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Known for her distinctive design style that effortlessly combines vibrant colors and eclectic patterns, Kemp has become a global icon in the world of interior design.
With her unapologetic use of color, exquisite layering of pattern, and an eye for the unexpected, Kemp has revolutionized contemporary interior design. In her first Rizzoli book, she invites readers into her imaginative world, revealing how she transforms interiors into richly woven stories of texture, craft, and individuality.
Kemp’s spaces are more than just rooms — they are experiences, each one a vibrant tapestry of art, antiques, and bespoke details that surprise and delight. Her signature aesthetic is a masterful blend of craft and sophistication, where embroidered headboards meet hand-painted wallpapers, where ikat-covered cushions blend with twentieth-century art, and where every corner holds a moment of magic.
Brimming with stunning photography and boundless inspiration, this essential volume is more than a design book—it is an invitation to break free from the ordinary and create interiors that reflect personality, passion, and a true sense of place. Whether drawn to playful patterns, soulful craftsmanship, or the art of storytelling through interiors, this book will inspire readers to make every space as individual as those who inhabit them.


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Kit Kemp MBE is an internationally acclaimed British interior designer, author, and the founder and creative force behind the Kit Kemp Design Studio and the award-winning Firmdale Hotels, which she established with her husband, Tim, in 1985, and which includes eleven properties across London and NYC.


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Jacqueline Terrebonne has served as Galerie's editor in chief since 2018, after originally joining the team as design editor in 2016. Her varied artistic interests and deep sense of curiosity inform the diverse and eclectic mix of design, fashion, and visual arts in every issue of the magazine. She has also written seven books on design and architecture with talents including Jeffrey Bilhuber, Richard Mishaan, Stewart Manger, and most recently the firm Magni Kalman. Prior to her role at Galerie, she held positions at Architectural Digest, Gourmet, and Martha Stewart Living.

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