Parrish Cameron Robe's Eighth Family Project: A Playful Southern Mansion in Memphis

Los Angeles-based designer Parrish Cameron Robe has completed her eighth residential project for the same family, this time a Memphis estate for another daughter who recently relocated from Washington, D.C. The house, built from the ground up, marks the family's first such undertaking. The exterior was designed by the same architect and builder used by the wife's sister for a previous home. The wife drew inspiration from mountain cabins and traditional suburban residences, resulting in what Robe calls "traditional southern fusion." The interior design was anchored by black kitchen cabinets, a choice that initially divided the family but ultimately prevailed. The dining room features wallpaper by Jennifer Shorto, and the navy-blue library blends "masculine and feminine, pretty and handsome" elements. Playful touches include whimsical wallpaper in powder rooms. Over the two-and-a-half-year design process, the family grew from one to three children, prompting Robe to incorporate individual children's rooms, a top-floor playroom, and ample storage. The primary suite offers a calm retreat with a soaking tub set in an arched alcove and a porthole window. The project was documented by photographer Karyn Millet. The article also references related listings, including a Frank Lloyd Wright residence in Tennessee and a San Francisco penthouse formerly owned by a Getty Oil heir, as well as commentary on luxury travel backlash.