Midcentury Broadmoor
Sometimes you just want a vacation in the city. This client wanted to evoke an authentic midcentury Palm Springs vibe in her early 1970’s house without having to get on a plane. The challenge was that the house didn’t have a vibe to start with.
We took a house with 5 small bedrooms and reimagined it to have a larger primary suite, a dedicated suite with study/lounge space for their teenager, a guest bedroom, and a home office. We opened up the living/dining/kitchen to improve circulation and create a more connected, inviting space for everyday living and entertaining.
Custom cabinetry with mid-century detailing was added throughout, including wood screens and casework that divide the spaces but still let light flow through. Materially, we added large-format terrazzo tile in the entry and bathrooms, concrete countertops, smoky mirrors, vintage furnishings, decorative lighting, Heath tile, and full-height draperies throughout the bedrooms, kitchen, living, dining, and office.
Because there were not many large art walls, the owner wanted to treat the decorative lighting as pieces of art.
The entry powder was paneled in clear cedar with a floating custom cedar vanity and custom integral wood pulls (carved and applied).
We created an open hangout space with a kitchenette on the lower-level walk-out basement for watching movies, ping-pong, board games, and hanging out with friends.
Let’s just say, this owner loves to entertain. The coffee table doubles as a dance platform.
