Interior Designer Laura Kirar: Blending Art, Architecture, and Culture

American-born, Mexico-based Laura Kirar, an internationally renowned interior and product designer, shares her unique style and inspiration. Growing up in Chicago, she was immersed in art, architecture, and design, drawing influence from local heroes like Daniel Burnham and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as artists such as Brancusi and Salvador Dalí. Kirar’s love for art and architecture led her to view furniture as sculptural objects, blending design rules with abstract creativity in her projects.

Kirar’s travels around the world have exposed her to unique shops in cities like Mexico City, New York, London, and Paris, where she finds inspiration in vintage and antique pieces. She also has a passion for cooking, blending her Italian heritage with contemporary Mexican flavors in dishes like pici al limone and chiles rellenos. Kirar’s eclectic taste extends to her love for collecting vintage chairs, ceramics, artbooks, textiles, and artisan accessories that inspire her artistic process.

Film and music are sources of escape and inspiration for Kirar. She enjoys classic films, film noir, and dramatic thrillers, finding solace in being transported to different worlds. Her diverse music tastes range from opera to rock, with a recent highlight being The Cure at a music festival in Mexico City. Kirar’s creative journey has led her to design over 1,000 pieces of furniture, lighting, and accessories, with standout collections like Vir Stil and Paletta for Kallista and the Caviar chandelier for Arteriors topping bestseller lists.

Kirar’s favorite color, coral pink, serves as a luminous and soothing hue that she applies to various design elements. Her deep connection to Mexico has greatly influenced her sense of color, scale, and textures, with a particular interest in traditional crafts and antiques found throughout the country. This cultural immersion fuels Kirar’s passion for creating art and collections that reflect the rich heritage of Mexico. Her dedication to blending art, architecture, and design continues to shape her distinctive and captivating interior style.