Pink Palace Umhlanga Rocks

Our young clients in Umhlanga Rocks asked us to create a Palm Springs-inspired “Pink Palace” with no rules. The brief invited a home full of colour, character and a sense of fun, with a nod to old Hollywood.

We developed a custom design around that distinctive direction. Extensive research made it clear that off-the-shelf pieces would not deliver the complete vision, so we worked with skilled craftsmen to design and manufacture most of the elements ourselves.

Mirrors, furniture, wallpaper and artwork were custom-made or produced specifically for the project. Considering these elements together allowed the colour, pattern and individual pieces to feel part of one coherent interior, rather than a collection of unrelated statements.

The finished home celebrates the exuberance of Palm Springs and the glamour of old Hollywood, translated into a personal home on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. It is an example of how a bold client brief can lead to a highly individual interior through bespoke design and craftsmanship.

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Palm Springs-inspired living room with panoramic ocean view, pastel furniture, brass coffee table and patterned rug in the Pink Palace Umhlanga Rocks project
Eclectic bar area with teal tile front, animal print seating, tropical palm wallpaper and gold accent lighting in the Pink Palace Umhlanga Rocks project
Outdoor pink bar with white barstools, surrounded by lush green trees and a swimming pool in the foreground.
Outdoor poolside lounge area with black and white striped cushions, white walls, large potted plants, a circular mirror, and a wooden privacy fence.
Interior view of a modern living room with black and white striped curtains, a geometric gold chandelier, rattan armchairs with black and white cushions, a round marble coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a tall white vase.
Living room with black and white striped curtains, a white sofa with zebra print pillows, a black and white zebra print cushion, a marble coffee table with smaller marble side tables, a gold geometric pendant light, a textured straw side table, and a
A bedroom with a pink upholstered bed, two white armchairs with pink cushions, a small gold side table, and pink lamps. A decorative screen and curtains are also visible.
A modern pink and white bedroom with a vanity area featuring two gold-framed mirrors, a white chair, and decorative gold objects on the countertop. There is a large soft pink upholstered headboard/partition to the right, and a corner with a beige car
Interior room with pink, blue, and gold wall design, a large geometric mirror, a beige armchair, a black and white sculpture on a black pedestal, a white cylindrical object, zebra print rug, and a patterned ottoman.
Entrance Hall
A bedroom with a pink arched headboard, black lamps, and patterned wallpaper featuring gold animals and foliage. There is a sofa with pillows in front of the bed, and a round coffee table with decorative items, a plant, and a candle.
A modern, minimalist kitchen with white cabinetry, gold accents, and a marble backsplash. There is a round dining table with four rattan chairs, a black and gold tray, and candles. A white sideboard with a unique marble lamp and decorative objects is
Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, gold accents, and a mix of rattan and black furniture, including a black cushioned chair and a white round table with decor.
Modern bathroom with a double sink vanity, teal cabinetry, two large oval mirrors, patterned wallpaper, and decorative items including flowers, soap, and small containers.
Living room seen through an arched mirror with a dark green frame, decorated with a gold trim, against a patterned wall. Inside the room, there is a red velvet couch, a white round coffee table with black and white vases, a beige ottoman, and a glass
Living room with curved red velvet sofa, white pillows, round white marble side tables with gold bases, a black marble fireplace, a wall-mounted TV, a colorful portrait of a woman, pink curtains, a potted plant, and decorative vases with flowers.
Modern dining room with a pink table, white chairs with gold seats, a chandelier, and decorative wall mirrors.
Modern dining room with a large oval table, white and striped chairs, glass vases with plants, chandelier, and colorful artwork on the wall.
A decorative interior space with a large round mirror on a white checkered cabinet, flanked by two white lamps with marble bases and black and white sculptures of seated figures. A black modern sculpture resembling branches is placed in front of the
Office with a glass desk, two wooden chairs, a window with black shutters, and a view of the ocean.
Modern living room with abstract artwork, beige sofa with mustard and patterned pillows, round ottoman, side table, and wall-mounted lamp.
A modern living room with dark walls, a teal sectional sofa with multiple patterned pillows, black armchair, a glass coffee table, a large framed art of a woman with red hair, and zebra-patterned curtains.
A pink sofa with multiple patterned pillows and a flamingo plush toy, set against pink drapery and wallpaper in a decorated living room.
A stylish living room with a vanity area, pink patterned curtains, a white desk with gold accents, a turquoise velvet chair, a botanical themed coffee table, and decorative mirrors and accessories.

Credits

Fyfe Boyce
Interior Design

Elsa Young
Photography