Defining A South Florida Condo With A Bold, Vibrant Aesthetic

Silva approached the interiors with a similar artistic mindset, stepping outside her typical, quietly luxurious aesthetic to design with whimsical layers. “Jill has an eye for color and pattern,” she notes. The starting point, for instance, proved to be an iconic zigzag fabric, used for armchairs and throw pillows, that is teeming with purples, pinks and vibrant orange—colors that run throughout the home—accented with Tiffany blue.

Key, though, was balancing this playful palette with clean-lined silhouettes that suit Charlie’s taste. “He has a more low-key, contemporary style,” the designer explains. Above all, a Magic City feel would need to permeate throughout, punctuated with statement pieces that reflect Jill’s flair for the unexpected. “The interiors are creative and exuberant,” Silva says, “because we wanted to capture the energy and spirit of Miami.”

The look begins in the entryway, where Art Deco sconces speak to the area’s architectural history, while a long scroll bench sounds a sculptural note. “Jill wanted the entry to be an experience,” the designer emphasizes. To add color to the walls, Silva devised a turquoise border scheme that begins here and flows into the great room. There, the bar—built by Mutchnik—serves as “a focal point, a jewelry piece,” the designer describes. The bright blue credenza counters the coral hues of the dragon print on the nearby dining chairs, while the petrified-wood coffee table in the adjacent living area offers a soothing effect. “It’s a reference to our coastal location,” Silva explains.

Down the hallway, each bedroom boasts its own color palette. “There’s a blue room, one that’s coral and sunshine yellow, and another is a tropical jungle with a zebra chair,” the designer reveals. But it’s the primary bedroom that perhaps best embodies the energy of the home, right down to the headboard of bold velvet circular forms. “The bed, with the upholstered rounds mounted to the wall, is a statement piece,” she points out.

Beyond furnishings and fabrics, a heavy dose of the home’s drama comes from the couple’s art collection, which includes pieces by Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, Orit Fuchs and Norman Parkinson. “The artworks play a big role here and set the tone for visual impact,” Silva says, recounting visits to Art Basel with the owners to select pieces that convey the vibrancy of Miami.