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Kelly Wearstler designs luxurious pet hospital to "break away from sterile"
A Barbie pink hydrotherapy room and swathes of stone and terrazzo feature in Ontario's King Animal Hospital, a veterinary clinic created by Kelly Wearstler to mirror her approach to interior designing for humans. Located just outside of Toronto, the 60,000-square-foot King Animal Hospital marks the first healthcare project by Los Angeles-based designer Wearstler, known for her eclectic The post Kelly Wearstler designs luxurious pet hospital to "break away from sterile" appeared first on Dezeen.
A Barbie pink hydrotherapy room and swathes of stone and terrazzo feature in Ontario's King Animal Hospital, a veterinary clinic created by Kelly Wearstler to mirror her approach to interior designing for humans.
Located just outside of Toronto, the 60,000-square-foot King Animal Hospital marks the first healthcare project by Los Angeles-based designer Wearstler, known for her eclectic layering of opulent materials.
The four-storey facility was created to make its furry patients feel at home, providing services for small animals and horses ranging from critical care to dermatology and neurological assessments.
"Animals respond to their environments just as we do, which is why when designing for them, I approach the process with the same intention as creating spaces for people," Wearstler told Dezeen.
Visitors enter a reception area anchored by a curved stone desk with burnished brass accents. Custom terrazzo extends from the flooring halfway up the walls, illustrated with a hand-painted mural of delicately line-drawn cats, dogs and horses.
"Muted tones establish an immediate sense of calm and welcome," said Wearstler. "It's that first impression that sets the tone for everything."
Central to the hospital is a pale pink hydrotherapy room clad in gleaming D-tiles, which sit pleasingly alongside a geometric turquoise swimming pool.
Architectural pilasters and rounded corners feature throughout the durable space, creating an environment that is comfortable but easy to clean. Bespoke gold-hued sconces add a luxurious touch to the room.
"The tiles combine clinical functionality with visual interest, creating a space that feels dynamic rather than purely utilitarian," explained the interior designer.
Inlaid stone, warm timber and ceramic were layered throughout the hospital, chosen to put both animals and their owners at ease.
Examination rooms were fitted with custom chunky benches by Montana designer Kelsie Rudolph while an eight-metre table, hand-carved by New Jersey artist Casey MacCafferty, was placed in the dining area.
Both creatives produce recognisably Wearstler-style furniture, characterised by amorphous shapes and textures.
Elsewhere, locker rooms were finished with blocks of chocolate-hued terrazzo. Wearstler dressed the waiting areas and meeting rooms with plump low-slung seating and an abundance of wood to reinforce a sense of calm.
"Clinical requirements pushed me to see interior design with a completely new perspective," Wearstler said, considering her first healthcare project.
"The challenge was creating interiors that serve a diverse range of patients, from small animals to horses, with each requiring different scales and specialised care areas."
"Every material needed to perform on multiple levels and be durable enough for medical use yet rich with texture and warmth," she added. "I loved exploring the tension where advanced technology meets residential comfort."
With treatments ranging from underwater treadmills to laser therapy, King Animal Hospital was founded by animal lovers Rob Scheinberg and Danielle Eden-Scheinberg and opened last year.
"They wanted to completely reimagine animal healthcare," reflected Wearstler. "To break away from sterile, clinical environments and create something that felt warm and inviting."
"The concept became about blending opposites – advanced medical care with residential comfort to create a place that feels less institutional and more like an extension of home."
Wearstler is one of contemporary interior design's most recognisable names.
Her portfolio includes a West Hollywood clothing store featuring indoor trees and a hotel in Downtown Los Angeles clad with 136 unique types of tile.
The photography is by Nick Hudson.
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