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Amanda Lindroth Finds an Inspiring Rapport with a Work by Rachel Lee Hovnanian

The designer's interiors exude hospitality and personality— with plenty of whimsy and fun thrown in

By Jacqueline Terrebonne
Smiling person seated on a sofa with a plant-patterned outfit, surrounded by flowers and books in a bright room.
Amanda Lindroth. Photo: KIRK ROBERT CHAMBERS

It’s impossible not to have a good time in a space designed by Amanda Lindroth. Her interiors exude hospitality and personality— with plenty of whimsy and fun thrown in. “There’s always an idea of relaxation but also a generosity of spirit,” says the designer, who has offices in Palm Beach, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and the Bahamas, as well as a recent monograph titled Island Dreaming (Vendome Press).

For a covered outdoor entertaining area, she took her cues from a canvas by Rachel Lee Hovnanian that evokes the Palm Beach scene immortalized by lensman Slim Aarons during the 1950s and ’60s. “I love the palette, the sense of irony,” she says
of the painting. “It reminds me of my childhood growing up in the area and strikes a personal chord.”

Painting of two women by a pool, one standing, wearing a dress, and one reclined on a lounge chair, surrounded by plants.
Good Enough (2023) by Rachel Lee Hovnanian. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

I don’t put the emphasis on functionality and practicality outside, because if you do that, then you end up with nothing but plastic furniture”

Amanda Lindroth

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Amanda Lindroth Finds an Inspiring Rapport with a Work by Rachel Lee Hovnanian

Esme wall mirror by Theodore Alexander.

Photograph by Courtesy of Theodore Alexander

Melanie fabric by Quadrille.

Photograph by COURTESY OF QUADRILLE FABRICS

Calcutta lounge chair by Brown Jordon.

Photograph by COURTESY OF BROWN JORDAN

Belles Rives bar cart by Rita Konig for The Lacquer Company.

Photograph by COURTESY OF THE LACQUER COMPANY

Spiral wineglasses by Sharland England.

Photograph by Courtesy of Sharland England

Mercury lounge by Tucci from RH.

Photograph by Courtesy of RH

Terra-cotta planter from 1STDIBS.

Photograph by COURTESY OF 1STDIBS
Octagonal mirror with geometric wooden frame pattern surrounding a central round reflective surface.
Abstract pattern of vertical blue lines on a light gray background resembling wood grain texture.
Yellow wicker chair with blue and white striped cushions.
Green rolling bar cart with wavy edges, gold legs, and two shelves on wheels.
Four pink wine glasses with a textured swirl pattern arranged in a row against a white background.
White outdoor canopy with draped curtains and seating, featuring a spacious umbrella-style roof for shade and relaxation.
Large terracotta plant pot with a smooth finish and wide rim, ideal for outdoor garden decoration and plant display
Octagonal mirror with geometric wooden frame pattern surrounding a central round reflective surface.
Abstract pattern of vertical blue lines on a light gray background resembling wood grain texture.
Yellow wicker chair with blue and white striped cushions.
Green rolling bar cart with wavy edges, gold legs, and two shelves on wheels.
Four pink wine glasses with a textured swirl pattern arranged in a row against a white background.
White outdoor canopy with draped curtains and seating, featuring a spacious umbrella-style roof for shade and relaxation.
Large terracotta plant pot with a smooth finish and wide rim, ideal for outdoor garden decoration and plant display

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Spring Issue under the headline “Paradise Perfected.” Subscribe to the magazine.