That’s where Curtis, a writer and director, comes in. His style is a little more bold and bright. Case in point: the vibrant orange arch in the living room. But what makes the space so interesting is that it is truly a blend of what they both gravitate toward, which has shifted and grown for each as they’ve crafted this space together—theirs is an ever-evolving home. Curtis and Danielle are responsive to the apartment, which they were drawn to thanks to the built-ins and trim of the older building. They pay attention to how their home lives and breathes, and they switch their art and furniture up with the seasons, playing with light. “We would do something, we would give it, like, a week, and then if we didn’t like it, we could veto it and come back,” says Curtis. “We would let it breathe,” adds Danielle. “And then when we fell in love with it, we just kept it.”
Hosting plays a large part in Curtis’s and Danielle’s lives, and they wanted their home to be welcoming from the minute guests walk through the Everglade green front door. “We want it to feel like a family reunion,” says Curtis. Friends and family are greeted by the gallery wall by design, it is meant to be the start of the conversation. The TV is on a swivel so as not to be the focus of the room; instead, the furniture is designed to encourage folks to talk to one another. But the art collection is the real star of the show, and unique pieces are found in every room of the couple’s home.
