kelly behun

Kelly Behun grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Upon moving to New York, she joined Ian Schrager Hotels’ in-house Design Studio, where she trained under architect Anda Andrei and worked with renowned designers Andrée Putman and Philippe Starck. While there, she was an integral member of the design team that created a number of their most iconic properties, including the Delano in Miami, Mondrian in Los Angeles, and Royalton, Paramount, Morgans, and Hudson hotels in New York City. Her namesake STUDIO has become known for its comprehensive and highly bespoke approach to interior design projects and its exclusive line of furniture, lighting, rugs, and home accessories. Labeled by The New York Times as "an interior designer with the eye of a gallerist," she has deep ties to the art world and her clients have included high-profile individuals from the worlds of business, technology, politics, and entertainment. Kelly is an Architectural Digest AD100 Interior Designer and a member of Elle Décor’s A-List of Interior Designers.