< Previous28 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Home story – Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger “Casual elegance and enough room to relax and switch off.”VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 29 Home story – Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger met three years earlier in Saint-Tropez when she was on holiday there with her children. They support and inspire each other in many respects – and felt connected from the outset due to their shared passion for creative design. In the 1990s, Hilfiger bought a house on the site where the impressive Palm Beach Villa stands today. He decided to knock it down completely and to build a new house out of coral stone and ma- hogany designed by the architect Oliver Messel, which took almost four years to complete. Simple elegance with a mix of styles When stepping into the entrance fringed by palms, you are welcomed by a curved, double staircase in a hall designed by Arne Hasselqvist and inspired by the designer's partnership with Oliver Mes- sel. Although it is an imposing building, it is the simple elegance that captivates the viewer. The large entrance hall leads into a truly special family home – a house furnished with great love for detail and in which different styles The frame on the right was artistically made by the former island resident and designer Elizabeth Clayton. The large staircase and the entrance hall were designed by Swedish architect Arne Hasselqvist.30 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Home story – Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger come together. For example, on one side of the large lounge there are elements of Oriental artefacts, while the other side is decorated with coral-print fabrics and sea-green shades. A British-Caribbean symbiosis The interior of the house was originally designed by Colefax and Fowler and still reflects the timelessly ele- gant design of the renowned British label, although the fabrics often have to be replaced due to the proximi- ty to the sea. With Wendy Nichols as the lead designer, her creative direction resulted in a blend of British old school and Caribbean style. “I would say what char- acterises it as a ‘Hilfiger Home’ is its casual elegance. Even though there is plenty of room for our large fami- ly, it still exudes a feeling of comfort and intimacy.” The Palm Beach Villa has eight bedrooms, two de- tached cottages by the pool and a breathtaking swim- ming pool with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. “Our favourite room is probably the library where we normally gather for evening cocktails, news and back- gammon,” says Dee. There are lots of books which un- derline her love of art, design and architecture. “We have everything from Monet to Basquiat and from Frank Lloyd Wright to Zaha Hadid.” Relaxed lifestyle with a sea view The master bedroom is a harmonious combination of feminine and masculine and leads out onto a balcony with a view of the fantastic swimming pool, the beach and the sea. The four-poster bed was bought at auction and is a hand-carved original made of mahogany from southern India. Next door there is a walk-in ward- robe which should excite any female fashion fan. Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger once described her own style on Mus- tique as “glampy”, a mixture of glamour and camping. “Thankfully there are no paparazzi on Mustique, no ca- sinos, no cruise ships. Here we are relaxed, practical, bohemian, everyone goes down – except the children, maybe.” The ideal conditions to create new designs in these heavenly surroundings with no pressure. “Thankfully there are no paparazzi on Mustique.” Style and comfort are brought together to make a perfect retreat. Impressive: the five hectare palm grove including organic garden, designed by Deborah Nevins & Associates, New York.VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 31 “A peaceful retreat – our Hilfiger Home.” Home story – Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger32 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Home accessories 1 “Camelia” bowl by Bloomingville, approx. €27 • 2 “Hologram” mirror by Kare, approx. €399 • 3 “Walter” table lamp by westwing.de, approx. €99 • 4 + 5 Kettle and toaster by Smeg, approx. €398 • 6 “Mina” planter by westwing.de, approx. €109 • 7 “Les Exclusives” diffuser by Baobab from raumconceptstore.com, approx. €120 Purist style: Purist style: metallic elements metallic elements add a touch of add a touch of glamour to your glamour to your interior design.interior design. 5 2 3 1 4 6 734 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN Hamptons Flair A touch of the Atlantic in your home. Natural textures and maritime elements create a relaxed ambience. Home ideas INSPIRING TREND CITIES HOLIDAY AT HOME “Natika” table lamp by Bloomingville, approx. €289 “CH25” Lounge Chair by Carl Hansen & Son from raumconceptstore.com, approx. €3,533 “VL45 Radiohus” pendant lamp by louis poulsen, approx. €550 “Abas” lidded containers by Bloomingville, approx. €89.90 NE W Y O R K • H A M P T O N S • N E W Y O R K • H A M P T O N S • “Shanghai” large vase by Kartell from westwing.de, approx. €199 © Photo by Anthony Picotte on Unsplash “varsovia 1&2” cushion set by balmark.de, approx. €219 “Morty” indoor outdoor carpet with fringing by westwing.de, approx. €209VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 35 “White Stone” canvas by Malerifabrikken from westwing.de, approx. €319 “Wishbone Chair CH24” by Carl Hansen & Son from connox.de, approx. € 939 “Arc” table by Woud from connox.de, approx. €623 Scandinavian Style Nordic clean chic captivates with minimalistic elegance and can be combined in many ways. “Bina” cotton carpet by westwing.de, approx. €70 “Orangerie” mirror by Maisons du Monde, approx. €57 Home ideas © Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash “Jake” tripod standard lamp made of solid wood by westwing.de, approx. €199 CO P E N H A G E N • C O P E N H A G E N • C O P E N H A G E N •Home ideas Southern French glamour Quality materials, special details and golden highlights create a stylish atmosphere. SA I N T - T R O P E Z • S A I N T - T RO P E Z • S A I N T - T R O P E Z • Diffuser by Culti Milano from raumconceptstore.com, approx. €950 “Madison” designer chandelier by westwing.de, approx. €379 “Diana” sideboard with doors made of oak by westwing.de, approx. €1,199 “St. Tropez Soleil” coffee table book by Assouline from raumconceptstore.com, approx. €105 “Sofia” modular corner sofa by westwing.de, approx. €2,999 “Vicky” cotton cushion cover by westwing.de, approx. €20 © Photo by Valentin B Kremer on UnsplashVON POLL REAL ESTATE | 37 Home ideas Mexican Spirit Tulum is the source of a relaxed Boho style with natural materials and warm colours. TU L U M • T U L U M • T U L U M • TU L U M • T U L U M • T U L U M • “Aisha” orna- mental bowl by Bloomingville, approx. €80 “Becca” cushion by Bloomingville, approx. €63 “Tulum Gypset” coffee table book by Assouline from raumconceptstore.com, approx. €105 “Cecillia” pendulum lamp made of jute by westwing.de, approx. €179 “Jungle Chic” wallpaper by Architects Paper from wall-art.de, approx. €64 © Photo by Anna Sullivan on Unsplash “Sobat” mirror from Maisons du Monde, approx. €119 “Strelitzia” artificial plant from easyplants- kunstpflanzen.de, approx. €321Next >