Perched above the glimmering expanse of the Las Vegas Strip, a stately residence in the Spanish Hills neighborhood has undergone a transformation that turns scale into serenity. Designed by Daniella Villamil, this home is more than a composition of rooms. It is, as she puts it, “a deep reflection of its inhabitants and the lives and memories that reside within.”
At first glance, the home’s Italian Renaissance architecture – vaulted ceilings, vast communal spaces and expansive glazing – called for grandeur. Yet Villamil’s signature is not about ostentation but subtle orchestration. Here, the living room with its 18-foot fireplace doesn’t overwhelm; it invites. The scale is answered with bespoke furnishings crafted by Villamil’s studio that hold the space with an air of understated poise.
The design’s genesis lay in the homeowners’ desire for warmth – a place that celebrates gathering, connection and quietude. The palette is deliberately tonal, embracing soft earths and sun-washed neutrals, punctuated by refined pops of color: a butler’s kitchen awash in dusty pink, a guest suite named after their beloved dog Ruby cloaked in moody rose walls, and a wine-hued, upholstered bed that reads more Chiltern Firehouse than family guest room.
The material language of the home is equally layered with Roman clay walls that lend a matte softness to the volumes, while Moroccan tiles introduce a subtle pattern play. But it is the Portuguese pink marble of the primary bathroom that becomes the showpiece. Here, slabs sourced after months of searching quietly unfold, their veining a kind of natural calligraphy surrounded by handcrafted finishes.
“We stay away from machine-made products when we can,” Villamil explains. “Handmade and natural materials make spaces feel personal, full of study and design.” It’s an ethos that hums throughout the residence: soft fabrics that endure, stone that patinates with time, furniture upholstered in performance textiles to withstand the joyful chaos of a young family (including a new baby and three pets).
The family – an energetic couple new to Las Vegas – were as much co-creators as clients. Their openness enabled Villamil to push boundaries to find the balance between editorial drama and everyday grace. Her client dreamed of pink marble in the bathroom; her husband, unconcerned by the unconventional, embraced the vision. The result is that each space offers its own tactile surprise. From the grand salon, which segues into an open kitchen ideal for hosting, to the more intimate guest rooms, this home is a master class in what Villamil calls “intention.” The rooms do not shout, they suggest, and invite curiosity.
“I want people to come closer,” she shares, “to appreciate the finish, the workmanship.” And indeed, in a city known for spectacle, this home offers something far more lasting: a sanctuary shaped not by trends but by trust, vision and the enduring elegance of the well-considered.
Photography by Amy Bartlam.
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