Palm Springs Architecture and Design

Stepping into the holiday home of interior designer Denise Portmans is like visiting her Los Angeles design shop—a revelation in West Coast style.

After buying a decrepit property in the peaceful California desert, designer Kelly Kai turned it into a chic destination rental.

In addition to vintage terrazzo finishes, the 1961 Morse Residence features a sunken living room that opens to a backyard pool with a swim-up bar.

Completed in March this year, the Palm Springs residence by the legendary late architect is asking $6,400,000.

Designed by desert icon Steve Chase, the restored 1986 home sits in the heart of the Morningside Country Club and features a dazzling infinity pool.

The Desert Lanai home, recently listed for $342,000, was designed by architect Charles DuBois in 1964 and built by the Alexander Construction Company.

Listed for $880K, the modernized post-and-beam home embodies quintessential Palm Springs style.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Stylishly modernized by Thomboy Properties, the home is another midcentury relic of the prolific partnership between architect William Krisel and the Alexander Construction...

A $2 comal moonlights as a brilliant sconce in this revitalized ’80s ranch home.

Whether you’re hiking through palm-lined canyons or cracking open a beer poolside, Palm Springs is an ideal getaway.

Constructed in harmony with the expansive vistas and valleys that surround it, Ridge Mountain Residence plays up the beauty of its desert location.

The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.

The interior features several of the actor’s paintings, which have been showcased worldwide.

Listed for $3M, the eclectic desert landmark hits the market for the first time in over 35 years.

Listed for $2.3M, the newly completed home offers exquisite indoor/outdoor living.

Built in 1962 for Walt and Lillian Disney, the Palm Springs abode is now available for $1.1M.

The Gillman Residence in Palm Springs gets a new lease on life, and a $3.2M price tag, with an update by Thomboy Properties.

Known as the Tea Dance House, this midcentury abode includes a baby grand piano that Rat Pack member Dean Martin used to serenade guests.

Showcased during Modernism Week 2019, this renovated Alexander home was designed by William Krisel.

A revamped post-and-beam interior rolls out to meet the sparkling backyard pool.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

Once destined for destruction, the Miles Bates House—better known as the Wave House for its curvy roof—will finally open to the public in Palm Springs this week.

Designed by celebrated architects Albert Frey and Robson Chambers, this historic residence has serious curb appeal.

The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Desert modernism meets brutalism in this Palm Springs home.

The Palm Springs compound offers classic Spanish Revival features such as a central courtyard, multiple Kiva fireplaces, and a separate casita.

“Midcentury time capsule” doesn’t begin to describe this perfectly preserved Palm Springs home.

This 1961 residence in Vista Las Palmas has been thoughtfully updated and is looking for a new owner.

This perfectly preserved desert gem comes with a Historic Designation from the city of Rancho Mirage.