Monday 9th March: Design Stories: Kit Kemp in Conversation with Giles Kime
Join Kit Kemp for a Conversation in Design hosted by Giles Kime, Executive and Interiors Editor of Country Life, on Monday 9th March at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. In this special session, Kit will discuss her new book, Design Stories, sharing insight into the imaginative process behind her design projects. She will explore her joyful use of colour, layered patterns and eye for the unexpected, revealing how she creates interiors that feel rich in character, craftsmanship and storytelling. The talk will then be followed by a book signing.
Thursday 19th March: Design Stories: Kit Kemp in Conversation with Busola Evans
Join Kit Kemp in conversation with Busola Evans on the 19th March at Charleston for an intimate evening celebrating her new book, Design Stories. Kit will share the ideas, inspirations and creative processes behind her interior projects, exploring her distinctive use of colour, pattern, storytelling and craftsmanship. This is a thoughtful and engaging opportunity to hear directly from Kit about her approach to design and creativity.
Pre-order Design Stories
Pre-order now. Publication date: March 03, 2026
Design Stories by Kit Kemp, with Giles Kime. Photographs by Simon Brown. Signed by Kit Kemp.
Throughout this striking hardcover book, Kit reveals how her distinctive and often bold approach invokes curiosity and intrigue and provides a visual journey for the reader that will delight both the eye and the mind.
Known for her unique design style that seamlessly blends bold colour combinations and eclectic patterns with great ease, Kemp has become a global icon in the world of interior design.
With her unapologetic use of colour, exquisite layering of pattern, and an eye for the unexpected, Kemp has revolutionised 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.
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