Palm Beach designer Danielle Rollins has perfected a brand of décor marked by texture, color, and furnishings that tell a story. This bespoke mix has won her endless accolades and fans, and its most recent example is on display at a South Miami residence defined by layering and personality.
How did this project come your way?
Instagram! The client follows my interior design firm and shop on social media, and she reached out to see if we would come to Miami. I jumped at the chance to work with her because of her enthusiastic personality and absolute obsession with design.
What was her design directive?
Color, color and more color. The client had just moved to this home, and she wanted a departure from her previous residence, which was mid-century modern. She was craving a tropical Old Florida feel with West Indies vibes. And did I mention she loves color?
On that note, what did she want the palette to be?
Well, put it this way: We gave her a stack of tropical fabrics to choose from thinking she might pick two from the bunch, and she picked them all. It then became our challenge to ensure they flowed well from room to room, so the house looked planned and purposeful rather than chaotic. It’s not easy, but it happens to be something I enjoy doing and do well. The key is to focus on scale.
What was your approach to textures?
We wanted an easy-breezy, casual feel, so we turned to woven linens and cottons and stayed away from anything with any sheen or shine.
What’s the flooring we see throughout the residence?
Stone, which feels cool on even the hottest of days, it’s easy to clean, and doesn’t require much maintenance.
One can’t help but notice the large amount of seating pieces in the home. What’s the story there?
I always try to maximize the amount of people I can put in a room, and I want that room to be comfortable for two as well as for 20. I believe putting that kind of thought into the furniture arrangements makes for a successful room.
What role did art play in the design equation?
The client has quite a collection, so we worked our fabrics and wallpapers around their existing pieces and made a few suggestions as to placement. It was easy because this is a collection with energy; you can tell the artworks were acquired for emotion, not investment.
What was the most challenging aspect of the project?
As always, navigating the countless order delays and lengthy lead times, but we were extremely lucky our clients shared our vision for the home and were willing to wait.
What was the homeowner’s reaction to the finished home?
When she saw it, she told us she had finally found her forever home. And when a client expresses that, you know you’ve done a good job.
Story Credits:
Text by Florian Jouin
Photography by Carmel Brantley
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