Palm Springs multi-family

Condo model inspired by mid-century Style

Sol Condominiums

Creation of a striking interior mural provided a backdrop, an historical reference, and a color theme for this get-away condominium. Iconic mid-century design theme and furnishings lean into the Palm Springs ethos, while fitting the scale of the compact model home.

Compact kitchen island / bar for easy entertaining

Pool in entry court with desert mountain views beyond

Richly tiled wall fireplace adds warmth to the tall room

Upper hall utilized as an office / communication center

Mural based on mid-mod design hides large HVAC vents

Shaded rooftop lounge deck with city / mountain views

PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY

Grandma’s house re-imagined

A redesign that celebrates the spirit of Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Design

After acquiring the house from family members, the owners decided to remake it in their preferred style. One of them had first visited this house as a young boy, as it has been in one family since built. Owners’ requests included new kitchen with dining space for 10, a new owners’ suite, relocated laundry, and upgraded windows and systems. Not atypical of the development, the entry fell right into the living room. Privacy, a sense of entry, and a place for a large flat-screen television were created with custom architectural millwork housing the necessary audio-video equipment, while concealing structure to support large open areas in the remaining walls of the central pavilion.

Palm Springs Mid-Mod design in a spectacular setting

It was sweet 80’s design, but had to go; note how view to street through entry lacked privacy (Before)

Enclosed kitchen / laundry / breakfast was behind load-bearing wall (Before)

View from bonus room into pavilion through new openings; structural support is concealed in cabinetry

View through pavilion into new dining area with seating for 10, due to relocated laundry and kitchen (After)

LA QUINTA GOLF RESORT HOMES

Grand turn-key golf resort homes

Sublime design dreams made real

While working as Director of Interior Design for GordonRoss, I worked on a number of new homes; some built, and some carried through concept only. Depicted below are two notable projects developed during my tenure. As the third employee, I created the design-work office environment, established vendor relationships, and hired and developed the design staff in conjunction with ownership. My work included creating turn-key spec homes, and later, developing custom homes for high-net-worth owners.