The Most Expensive Interior Designers In The World

Designing the interior of a home, building, or office is an art-cum-science. The best interior designers consider the aesthetic, physical, and spiritual factors of designing. And they also charge big bucks.

The most expensive interior designers in the world are:

1. Thomas Pheasant
   Thomas Pheasant’s designs can be described as a modern take on classical design works. The Architectural Digest US named him “Dean of American Design,” and he designed and decorated the Blair House in the White House. 
2. Patricia Urquiola
   Patricia includes the Milanese architectural design style in her projects and has a knack for designing office spaces. The Spanish Government awarded her with the Gold Medal of Fine Arts and the “Order of Isabella the Catholic” for contributing to interior design. Her contributions to interior design also earned her an induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. 
3. Karim Rashid
   Karim Rashid has worked on hundreds of projects in more than 40 countries. His most notable works include the Morimoto restaurant in Philadelphia, the Nhow Hotel in Berlin, and Universita Metro Station in Naples. Karim has won many awards, such as the Canadian Designer of the Year award, the George Nelson Award, and the Lawrence Israel Prize in his illustrious career. 
4. Martha O’Hara
   Martha O’Hara founded Martha O’Hara Interiors in 1988. After more than 25 successful years, it now has some of the most skillful designers on its payroll. Martha O’Hara Interiors is known for its brilliant combination of style and warmth. All the clients are delivered high-quality designs and excellent service. 
5. Marcel Wanders
   Marcel Wanders is the art director, co-founder, and co-owner of Moooi. You can see his unusual sense of creativity in all of his projects. His most famed projects include Knotted Chair, Mondrian Hotel South Beach, Hyatt, Louis Vuitton, Puma, Swarovski, and other popular brands. 
6. Philippe Starck
   Along with his work with Adidas, Alessi, Driade, Kartell, and Vitra, Philippe has also worked on the Asahi Beer Hall in Tokyo and the refurbishment of the French President’s private apartments at the Élysée. Philippe has been bestowed with prestigious awards such as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion of Honour. 
7. Peter Marino
   This extraordinary interior designer is mostly known for his work on signature retail projects such as Barneys New York, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Dior, Donna Karan, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, and Giorgio Armani. Marino was honored with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts in France. 
8. Kelly Wearstler
   Kelly Wearstler founded her design firm KWID (Kelly Wearstler Interior Design) in 1995. Her work on the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills and the Viceroy Hotel chain has greatly influenced the design of boutique hotels. She has worked for some high-profile clients like Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani, and Stacey Snider. The former Top Design judge has won several accolades, such as Architectural Digest AD100, Elle Decor Best Designers A-List, TIME Style & Design 100, and Wallpaper Top 20 Interior Designers. 
9. Kelly Hoppen
   Kelly Hoppen CBE was also one of the “Dragons” on the British adaptation of the Japanese reality TV show Dragons’ Den. The Queen of Taupe designs interiors that make people feel calm. Her work is based on Eastern cultures and earns her about $10 million annually. Hoppen is an active volunteer and advisor in several initiatives by the UK Government. She is an inspirational figure that inspires women to make it big. 
10. Victoria Hagan
    Victoria Hagan is one of the best American interior designers. She is renowned for smartly blending interior design with architecture to create modern luxurious interiors. She started her eponymous firm in 1985. Today it is a 26-person firm that works on luxury homes all over the country. She has won several design honors in the US, like an induction into the Architectural Digest 100 and The Interior Design Hall of Fame.

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