Before & After: A Dated Palm Springs Midcentury Is Reimagined With Fresh Finishes and Etsy Finds

Michelle Boudreau Design revamps an unremarkable home using striking tile, a slatted-wood motif, and niche designer decor.

When she approached the remodel of this 1954 home in Palm Springs, California, interior designer Michelle Boudreau didn’t see a lot of character to work from. But there were touches of midcentury modern and Spanish style, the latter showing through in the terracotta tile covering the floors of the main living spaces.

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Melissa Dalton
Dwell Contributor
Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.