Colour Theory: Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez’s family home

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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Above An olive accent wall in the living room gives a sophisticated pop of colour amidst neutral and earthy furniture

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.

Above Vibrant contemporary art fills her walls

Above Teal walls, contrast wainscotting and tropical touches make for a fun dining space

“It’s been with me for five years now. Despite me redecorating since then, I still work around it.” One can’t stop a creative from creating, therefore Ocampo-Rodriguez’s home has seen a number of reinventions and reincarnations. “I don’t stick to something for a very long time. I’ve been living here for ten years and I’ve changed my dining room three times. My current one is my favourite. It really depends on what colour I’m feeling that year. As a creative, I get tired of things so easily that’s why I always say that I like to have fun with it and not take things too seriously.”

Above Tapestry pillows and antique chairs add a luxe old world feel

Apart from style, the home has sentiment. It is layered with items from her travels and treasure trove of moments remembered. This is probably best reflected in the den, her favourite space in the home. “Almost all the pieces in this room have meaning for me and I really intended it to be this way,” explains Ocampo-Rodriguez. “It’s the only space that really evolved organically, with no plan. It's just filled with things I love. The Dali lithograph on the wall is from my honeymoon with Marco.”

“I also have a sculpture that I picked up in Mykonos, which is a very special island to me. There’s also a bar stool from Barcelona. You throw all these things together and it really brings back a lot of memories that are very dear to my husband and I. These are conversational pieces that I want to share with my friends.” The den is where she likes to wind down and listen to music, but also entertain. Ocampo-Rodriguez is known to be the life of the party and brings palpable joy and infectious energy to any event. Home isn’t any different.

Above Her favourite space in the home, the den is layered, eclectic and fun with turquoise and coral. The main highlight is a Salvador Dali lithograph purchased in Spain on her honeymoon with her husband Marco

She hosts often but only for her nearest and dearest. Those privileged enough to be a part of her inner circle are treated with a sumptuous feast for the senses. A magical combination of her extraordinary table-setting skills, pulse-racing ambient music, her husband’s delicious food and always, very cold bottles of Vermentino. “Home, more than anything, means people that I love,” declares the lady of the house. “And if I can create a warm atmosphere for them then I’m happy.” Those who know Ocampo-Rodriguez from childhood are lucky to have experienced the warmth, hospitality and joy of the many lawn parties of her large family.

Above Ocampo- Rodriguez is not afraid of bold colour pairings perfectly embodied in the master’s bedroom

“I come from a very tight-knit family and in a wonderful fantastic home. We had to be home every day for dinner at seven. I sadly lost my father very early and often close my eyes to remember my childhood. The first memory that really comes forward is all the countless dinners we’ve had together. Sharing food, stories and laughter.” Ocampo-Rodriguez stresses: “What I really remember more than anything are the moments we shared rather than the furniture or art that we had. More than any beautiful piece or painting in my parents’ home, it was really just being together, congregating in my parents’ room or hanging out and doing nothing.” It’s this same atmosphere and energy she wishes to cultivate for her own family today.

“I want my children to have the same experience as me,” she says. “More often than not, we are home for dinner and we have an open-door policy. They can come into our room any time to hang out and be with us. I try my best to make the most of my time with my kids and want to develop that closeness with them. That is home to me.”

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Scott A Woodward

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Home tour: Inside Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez’s colourful family abode