A harmonious columned façade stands at the end of a driveway whose perimeter is inlaid with Greek key tiles. But inside, Meg Braff’s use of vibrant color, bold wallpapers, and a blend of new and vintage pieces results in a vibrant and distinctive décor.
As we enter the house, Braff declares “It is the foyer where you set the tone.” There, dramatic Japanese-inspired wallpaper from Gracie is complemented by two contrasting animal print chairs and a vintage console table, topped with a sculpture by acclaimed Spanish artist, Manolo Valdés. This establishes a leitmotif for the entire property, where Japanese murals and furniture mix seamlessly with traditional furniture and modern art, including a Robert Rauschenberg painting.
This Regency-style house’s calm exterior doesn’t give a hint to its colorful, vibrant interior.
Papier Chinois in Canton Gold from Gracie sets the tone in the foyer, where a vintage Jansen marble-top console, French neoclassical mirror flanked by rock crystal sconces are all from Meg Braff Designs Palm Beach, as are the green faux-tortoise painted chairs with leopard upholstery.
Gracie’s Japanese-inspired “Kano Garden” wallpaper sets the tone for what is to come. The antique chairs in a tiger-print fabric anchor a vintage Jansen console from Meg Braff Designs Palm Beach with a sculpture by Manolo Valdés.
Benjamin Moore’s high-gloss #546 Courtyard Green sets the tone for the card room. A vintage sofa wears a Holland & Sherry “Andes in Spring” wool, with the antique French chairs in a green tiger-print velvet from Scalamandré. Brass table lamps from Visual Comfort top the green penshell side tables from Modern History.
Mirrored screens, gold palm trees and hurricane lamps from Meg Braff Designs Palm Beach brighten the custom table from Made Goods. Leontine Linens’ napkins sit atop porcelain plates from Hermès.
Taplow wallpaper in Spice/Leaf from Lee Jofa complements the PE Guerin’s faucet and sink, with trim in Benjamin Moore’s high-gloss #545 Buckingham Gardens. The mirror and sconces are from Meg Braff Design Palm Beach.
A Khotan area rug custom-made by French Accents anchors the living room, illuminated by an oversized Murano chandelier by Mazzega. Four antique French chairs from Meg Braff Design Palm Beach surround a Ming lacquered coffee table from Gracie. Two sofas from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill sit below two very different artworks—a Japanese screen and a painting by Robert Rauschenberg. Brass and mirror side tables are from Vaughan and teal table lamps from Christopher Spitzmiller.
Schumacher’s Florence wallpaper in Lapis adds a soothing touch to the primary suite vestibule, with a antique console and mirror from Meg Braff Designs Palm Beach. Lighting is from Visual Comfort.
Indian Arbre wallpaper from Schumacher adds accents of color and a matching fabric wraps the base of a custom-made bed. Custom bedding is from Hamburg House, and Pierre Frey fabric adorns a chair from Hickory Chair as does the bench. Nightstands and antique lamps are from Meg Braff Designs Palm Beach.
A table from Made Goods is surrounded by vintage shell-back dining chairs from Delray & Associates. Tabletop available from Meg Braff Designs Palm Beach.
The fountain from Haddonstone stars in another dining area with a cast stone table with dolphins at its base. Vintage shell-back chairs are from Show Pony.
Canopied chaises from Century Furniture wear a custom fabric from Jim Thompson.
Braff ’s artful mix of high-end and found objects creates layered spaces that feel both luxurious and welcoming. “Antiques and vintage furniture make a home feel special, and are the quickest way to make a new build or newly renovated project feel grounded,” she says.
The designer has a penchant for green and applies the color in layers of lacquer in the “card room,” where faux malachite side tables with distinctive brass details and two 19th-century Japanese tables are juxtaposed by a pair of distinctive green tiger print velvet chairs from Scalamandré.
The primary suite displays a more familiar Floridian color scheme, but it is the bold floral wallpaper from Schumacher that dominates the room. Here, as in elsewhere, many of the pieces are sourced from Braff’s treasure trove: her West Palm Beach emporium on Georgia Avenue.
The house’s outdoor area is quintessentially Braff, with her signature vintage shell-backed dining chairs, surrounding a tablescape from her store, creating an elegant but relaxed space in which the family can effortlessly entertain.