Danielle is a skilled visual stylist and designer. Her company, Cleo Rosa Interiors, is the culmination of a natural progression through various disciplines in the design world, informed by a lifetime of creativity and inspiration. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, as the daughter of a contractor Danielle spent her childhood witnessing construction sights blossom into dream homes, decorating each room in her imagination. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in behavioral science at Bastyr University, Danielle worked in retail fashion at Barney’s in New York City, and was then recruited by a celebrity fashion stylist for upscale photo shoots. In 2007, Danielle and her husband decided to move back out west to Los Angeles and that’s when she founded Mabel, for which she designed high-end women’s collections, and then Hem + Grommet, specializing in creating custom uniforms for boutique hotels and restaurants. Once she started a family, Danielle’s focus shifted slightly and she began creative producing for an experiential marketing firm. Her first major design project followed shortly afterwards in 2016 and she was hooked!

Cleo Rosa Interiors provides a full range of residential interior decorating and renovation services, from new construction to renovations of high-end residential interiors, from one-room make-overs to full-scale remodels. Danielle believes our home is a reflection of who we are, our values, and what we love. Along with her impeccable sense of style and design, she brings passion, a sense of fun and adventure to every project, believing every room should bring joy, have meaning and serve a functional purpose, while realizing her clients’ individual experiences and best-lived lives.

Danielle lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 2 children.

Philosophy

Danielle’s background in behavioral science and organizational consulting lends itself to drawing clients directly into the design process. She believes the best projects are a collaboration among the client, designer, architect, builder and contractor. Her background in design across different disciplines and her intuitive understanding of who people are, how they live and what they want, result in her ability to create the best environments for life, work and play.

Danielle’s aesthetic is born from the traditions of functional modernism, resulting in spaces defined by lack of clutter, clean lines and minimalism that are also cozy, balanced, and full of texture. Her philosophy is simple: what is important is how people feel in their environment. Every project focuses on authenticity and a genuine sense of place, resulting in meticulously crafted interiors that celebrate and enhance the individual experience.

Danielle’s process is an integrative one, based on embracing each client’s vision and maintaining a strong avenue of communication.  Every project is a journey of discovery and fruition, beginning with an interview and questions to understand the client’s needs and goals, and to establish time lines and budget. The next step is the creation of a design plan, including color scheme and overall design, followed by paint, furniture and fabric selection, sourcing and review. The last step occurs when the dream becomes reality and ends with the final walk-through. Throughout the process, Danielle oversees and coordinates delivery and installation with a discerning eye.