Interior designer Natalia Miyar has crafted a Miami home that blends boldness with warmth, reflecting her emotionally driven approach. Located in one of the city’s historic villages, the project showcases her deep connection to Miami, where she’s lived for over 40 years.
A Personalized Vision for Miami Living
Miyar’s clients sought personality over perfection, encouraging her to introduce richer colors, patterned wallpapers, and textured fabrics. “My role wasn’t to redesign the architecture, it was to reveal it,” she explains, aiming to restore warmth to the solidly restored but antiseptic space.
To root the home in its tropical setting, Miyar selected materials suited to Miami’s climate, avoiding anything heavy or overly formal. Grasscloths, linens, and lacquered finishes add texture and richness without feeling precious. Blues and greens echo the surrounding gardens, while earthier tones create intimate spaces.
Balancing Richness and Restraint
Miyar’s design philosophy emphasizes restraint, not as a lack of color, but as knowing when to stop introducing new elements. “That’s what allows an interior to feel calm,” she says. Once a palette is set, she layers materials and textures to achieve richness without clutter.
Art plays a central role in the home’s narrative, with works by South Florida artists like Noah Cribb and Ema Ri, alongside international creators such as London-based Kay Gasei. Miyar even contributed a piece by Studio Lenca originally intended for her own collection, noting, “We all knew it belonged in the house.”
Her greatest challenge was knowing when to stop. “I never want a room to feel overdesigned,” she says, stressing the importance of editing to strike a balance between richness and restraint.
A Home That Evolves with Its Owners
The homeowners praise the result: “It’s not something we ever would have put together ourselves.” For Miyar, this is the essence of good design—taking clients somewhere new while staying true to their identity.
She finds joy in seeing the family naturally gravitate toward different spaces, the house seamlessly integrating into their daily lives. “That’s the moment I enjoy most,” she says, “seeing a house disappear into the rhythm of family life.”
