There was a bit of compromise when it came to choosing a look for the Palm Beach home designer Danielle Rollins shares with fiancé Tom D’Agostino and their 80-pound goldendoodle, Henry.
“Tom tends to like a more edited, modern style, and I like stuff and lots of it,” says Rollins, “so the house is a blend [of our preferences] with a little West Indies touch and sentimental antiques and artwork that I’ve had for a long time.”
The mix—as curated by Rollins’ discerning eye—works. The 3,368-square-foot townhome (designed by architect Michael Burrows in 1989) is marked by a “neutral, calming palette” of white, beige, blues, and browns that highlight the quality of Rollins’ antiques—treasures that include everything from grotto chairs to a British Colonial armoire that serves as a bar. Equally considered were the textures inside the home, a range of rich upholsteries, sisal grass cloth, and faux-painted limestone. The furniture is anchored in the transitional with selections from brands such as Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, and Schumacher. “I tend to veer more English when it comes to decorating,” says Rollins, “and by that, I mean mixing a lot of patterns.”
As for the designer’s favorite spot? “The living room because it’s pleasant with two people or with 50,” says Rollins. “That sense of welcoming comfort is paramount in a home.”
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Text by Luis R. Rigual
Photo by Carmel Brantley
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