design, decorate &
organize with intention.

karina matalon

Based in Kingston, Jamaica, I gravitate towards clean, crisp, coastal interiors with the goal of subtly infusing my environment into my designs. I love neutral colours and all of the shades of blues and greens that surround us in the Caribbean.

I wear many hats: lawyer by trade, seasoned food blogger, newfound designer & decorator, mom, and wife. I have always had a strong creative side and thanks to great friends who became my first clients, I took a leap from the firm I was at to sole practitioner and launched Casa Tropikana.

You sink into a comfy lounge chair or a big bed with crisp white linens that feels like a cloud. You feel a weight lifted off your shoulders, look around at your surroundings, and you finally feel relaxed. I want to create beautiful and functional spaces for my clients that evoke that feeling while also reflecting and showcasing the personalities that live in the spaces, their routines, styles, and the things that they treasure.

I love all things related to making a house a home and want to share my passion and vision with you.