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."
Inside, the angled sweep of the roofline and clerestory windows let in lots of desert light.
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.
On the other side of the living room, Nagel combined a leather Joybird sectional sofa with an AllModern rug.
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The dining area features Captain chairs and a Bistro table from Bend Goods.
The original kitchen, complete with Krisel-designed pegboard cabinetry, remains in place.
The cooktop and wall ovens are also original and still function well.
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.
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.
The office niche features a desk from Joybird and a citrus-colored metal wall shelf by New Made LA.
Outside, a punchy dining set spray-painted by Nagel livens up the patio.
A striped hammock is perfectly placed for relaxing and taking in the sunset.
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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