Home & Design Archive

Palm Springs Steel Home Gains New Owners Bent on Restoration

The last of the seven prefab Steel Homes in the historic Racquet Club Estates of North Palm Springs has been recently purchased with the intent of restoring the home to its original condition.

By Jim Powers

Palm Springs Modernism: Quality Over Quantity

While larger cities have a greater quantity of mid-century architectural buildings, the concentration of unique examples in Palm Springs and surrounding desert communities is unrivaled.

By Robert Imber

Psst! - Hot Property

Amid the flutter of butterfly roofs and other specimens of midcentury modernism in The Mesa neighborhood in Palm Springs, a lone Craftsman home stands out on a grassy flat. The handcrafted property features Brazilian Koa hardwood floors and several low-pitched rooflines, bearing exposed rafters — a signature of the home’s breed and the artisan’s expertise.

J. Everette Perry

Abel, McCallister Create Design Magic

Larry Abel and Raymond McCallister's ascent has not gone unnoticed in Palm Springs and beyond. Biz Bash named the tandem to its inaugural 'Top 35 Event Designers' list.

By Jim Powers

Palm Springs Modernism Week Names Executive Director

Lisa Vossler Smith, a longtime Coachella Valley resident, has been named executive director of Palm Springs Modernism Week, a non-profit organization that produces the annual festival.

Garden Tour Proves Desert Doesn't Have to Be Drab

Desert landscape impressions could seem boring, uninviting, or even bone dry. However, the Desert Garden Tour of six Palm Springs homes shows desert gardens can be colorful all year and require less water.

By Michelle Roe

How the Alexanders Brought Design to Palm Springs Tract Housing

Tract housing took on a whole new look in Palm Springs thanks to the Alexander Construction Co., and architects Robert Alexander and William Krisel.

By Robert Imber

Desert Scents, Critters and Beauty

This weekend's International Desert Flower, Fragrance and Garden Show showcases the beauty of the desert in the form of floral and desert plant arrangements, desert dwellers from The Living Desert all under one inflatable "Dome" at The Shops on El Paseo in Palm Desert.

By Jim Powers

Modernism Week Sets New Attendance Record

More than 40,000 attended the recent Modernism Week, breaking the previous mark of 35,000 set last year, according to Palm Springs Modernism Week officials.

Spring Cleaning Checklist Starts With Desert Living Home Show

Gain tips on landscaping, decorating and remodeling for kitchens, baths, pools and spas. The show offers a broad mixture of windows, doors, antique treasures, collectibles and patio furniture.