Immerse Yourself in Bright Color at This Midcentury Rental in Palm Springs
The William Krisel-designed home bursts with a vivid mix of vintage-inspired furnishings and bohemian texture.
When Danielle Nagel, the fashion designer and photographer behind the boutique clothing line Dazey LA, bought this 1959 abode last year, many of its defining features were still intact. That's a good thing, since the 984-square-foot house was originally designed and built by midcentury architect William Krisel. Upon taking possession, Nagel maintained the home's vintage vibe by incorporating a mélange of colorful decor to create a fun desert destination, now available to rent on Airbnb.
Dubbed the "Dazey Desert House," the two-bedroom, three-bath home offers the best of both worlds: it's nestled in a desert setting, yet only a five-minute drive from "bustling Palm Springs entertainment."
Danielle Nagel
Inside, the angled sweep of the roofline and clerestory windows let in lots of desert light.
Danielle Nagel
For an eye-catching display, Nagel installed paintings inherited by her grandmother against an accent wall covered in Hygge & West wallpaper. The orange and red pattern is called Arcade, and it was designed by Heath Ceramics.
Danielle Nagel
On the other side of the living room, Nagel combined a leather Joybird sectional sofa with an AllModern rug.
Danielle Nagel
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ShopThe dining area features Captain chairs and a Bistro table from Bend Goods.
Danielle Nagel
The original kitchen, complete with Krisel-designed pegboard cabinetry, remains in place.
Danielle Nagel
The cooktop and wall ovens are also original and still function well.
Danielle Nagel
For a bedroom accent wall, Nagel chose Justina Blakeney's Cosmic Desert wallpaper in teal, also from Hygge and West, and paired it with a Joybird bed and bright red curtains.
Danielle Nagel
The home once held three bedrooms, but previous owners removed the wall that separated two of them. The adjacent space now hosts a Joybird couch with a pull-out bed, and a workspace, and it can be separated by a curtain for privacy.
Danielle Nagel
The office niche features a desk from Joybird and a citrus-colored metal wall shelf by New Made LA.
Danielle Nagel
Outside, a punchy dining set spray-painted by Nagel livens up the patio.
Danielle Nagel
A striped hammock is perfectly placed for relaxing and taking in the sunset.
Danielle Nagel
Book your stay at the Dazey Desert House in Palm Springs here. Rates start at $200 per night.
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Project Credits:
Architect of Record: William Krisel
Interior Design: Danielle Nagel / @danidazey
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