Renowned interior designer Robert Bailey, who splits his time between Palm Springs and Vancouver, brought his sophisticated style to Jacquie Somerville’s $1.1 million La Dolce Vita-meets-glam retro house in Rancho Mirage. The property reflects the aesthetics of his favorite Uptown Palm Springs design stores: Boulevard, Christopher Anthony, Trina Turk, and Raymond | Lawrence.
SHUTTERBUGS:
A gallery of vintage Hollywood photography leads into the principal bedroom, recalling a period of glamour and showcasing women in film who influenced our collective idea of style ($500-$1,000, Just Fabulous and other Uptown Palm Springs boutiques or www.hollywoodhistoricphotos.com).
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LOUNGE LIZARDS:
Create a private retreat in outdoor spaces (furnishings $100,000, B+B Italia, www.bebitalia.it). Recline under cantilevered umbrellas that provide UV protection and flattering, defused lighting. Cook in the outdoor kitchen by Lynx ($15,000, www.lynxgrills.com). Snuggle near the fire pit by Solus Décor ($8,000, www.solusdecor.com). Relax in the custom pool or multijet spa ($85,000, Azure Pools and Spas, Palm Desert).
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ART COLLECTORS:
Commission a site-specific work of art. Artist Tiko Kerr’s pool painting graces the entry hall and greets visitors with a burst of color and a hint of what’s to come ($15,000, www.tikokerr.com).
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SPACE SEEKERS:
Nothing expands living space like tearing down walls to take advantage of the outdoors. Blur the boundaries by removing barriers. Replace a wall with retractable glass ($50,000).
