The fashion designer, Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez, embodies her signature whimsy and joie de vivre with an explosion of vibrant spaces in her family home
“I don’t think I can ever stay too far away from colour,” declares Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez. “It’s so deeply integrated in my life.” Celebrating her 15th year in the fashion industry, Ocampo-Rodriguez is known for her eclectic style—a signature combination of layered patterns, bright hues and flirtatious silhouettes. “My personal style is contemporary, feminine, sexy and fun,” she says. All these elements can be seen in her home, a three-bedroom city dwelling that she shares with her dapper husband, Marco, and her two dynamic children, Alejandro and Alessi.
“When I design a dress or choose to create something, I really do it without fear,” states the crowned Tastemaker of this year’s Tatler Homes Design Awards. “That’s because I can change my clothes every day. However, with my home, I am more discerning. I also want to come home after a stressful day to a place that’s really relaxing and calming.”
Permeating the common areas are soothing teals, blues and greens. “I played around with all the textures and tones of that palette and layered it. I also tried not to go too crazy with the print.” That’s not to say her home doesn’t have her signature twist of fun. Think wallpaper accents, contrast wainscotting, bold contemporary art and eye-catching accessories.
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The open plan living, dining and kitchen features a refreshing Mediterranean mix of olive and cerulean offset by earthy caramel leather and dark wood. Reminiscent of the sparkling waters of coastal Italian and Spanish summers, the space is fitting for the quintessential sunseeker who spent her youth studying at Instituto Maragoni in Milan and continues to sojourn in Europe with her family for the holidays. “Both Marco and I have a shared love for the old world,” she says.
An expert at mixing styles, the fashion designer also showcases another aspect of her personality through décor. “I am a girl of the tropics!” she laughs. This tangibly translates into the presence of palms and tropical foliage. “I fell in love with a palm tree chandelier that I saw online. I really fell in love with it so I made everything work around it.” The light fixture in question hangs above the dining table and is a key feature of the room.
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