Inspired Design: Palm Springs Oasis
The idea of home has never been more important. As humans across the world have spent more time at home, we are becoming increasingly aware of its importance. Home simultaneously helps to comfort us, inspire us, and express to the world who we are. Home is at once a private retreat and a public statement.
For a century, Palm Springs has attracted curious, colorful, and entrepreneurial individuals to its unique desert landscape. In the midcentury, Hollywood celebrities and emerging architects coalesced here to create what became a style movement.
These celebrities were, of course, beautiful and glamorous. Palm Springs was one of the only places in the world where they could just - simply, finally, at last - be themselves. That idea of beauty and glamour, combined with easy-ness and real-ness.
The Palm Springs design aims to fit into the natural urban landscape of the Californian desert with simple materials and a retro flare. In this way, the Palm Springs mid-century modern style.Light-filled open spaces are contrasted with timber, stone and render finishing’s.
Traditional residential homes in Palm Springs are single story. Why? So there is no blocking the view of the nearby mountains, or so anyone can see into your backyard. The flat rooves with large overhangs seen on all Palm Springs modern homes are designed to provide as much shady respite as possible from the desert sun. And, much like the harsh tempratures in the desert, with Perth’s very hot summer climate this feature also suits perfectly. Much like a resort, the Palm Springs design is all about.minimal, front-facing windows, often with large floor to ceiling rear windows, resulting in an effortless flow between indoor and outdoor living. The outdoor living space – or more specifically the pool – is the heart of the home and therefore reflects a hosting space to entertain late into those balmy summer nights.
Moving outside, the Palm Springs landscape design is primarily trying to survive the harsh desert climate. It has birthed the iconic association with a low maintenance garden of palm trees, cacti, stones and succulents.
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Elegant and sturdy this 1970's coffee table with bar, makes me think of a James Bond movie.
Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
Materials: Fruitwood and Mirror.
Mya be Customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Clean, simple lines add an updated take to laid-back California style. Side bolsters provide comfort, while the Ivory linen bouclé fabric is soft, breezy and casual. Back cushion is 50/50 fiber and feather fill. Brushed brass legs.
Dimensions: 38" W x 39" D x 33" H
Materials: Textiles and Wood
May Be Customed to Meet Designer's Specifications.
Sahara sofa 3 seats . The design of the ‘sahara’ sofa evokes the gorgeous interior of a desert nomad’s tent opening onto the starry sky. Leather, fabric and wood blend together into a warm combination. The seat and back cushions look like independent elements casually arranged on the supporting platform. The appealing base extends to one end to create a convenient side table available in a range of sophisticated finishes, from glossy marble to cool terrazzo. The platform and seat are joined only by a vertical element with rounded edges inspired by the curved lines of the sahara nomad’s traditional khaima tents.
Dimensions: 163.78ʺW × 62.2ʺD × 32.68ʺ
Materials: Textiles, Leather Stone and Wood
May Be Customed to Meet Designer’s Specifications.
"Shinto End Table" in oak with glass top and steel trim on base in the Manner of Jay Spectre, American, 1970s. This table is beautifully made.
Dimensions: Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
Materials: Steel, Glass and Oak
May Be Customed to Meet Designer’s Specifications.
Mid-Century Modern bench in the style of Adrian Pearsall, sculptural walnut base .
Dimensions: H 18 in. x W 54 in. x D 20 in.
Materials. Wood and Textiles
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
The Streamline Chaise takes its cues from the classic styling of the 1950s. Sleek chaise lounge appeal. Features a tufted seat cushion, and a pair of down back cushions and cylinder bolster. Available with a right or left arm. It may be used as a sofa as well.
Dimensions: W.81 in x H.27 in x D.31 in
Materials: Linen and Walnut
May be customed to meet Designer’s Specifications.
Nine drawer dresser in walnut, after a beautiful mid century model by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb Company. Features vertical drawer pulls in brushed aluminum with rosewood inlay. The top middle drawer has an inset shelf. Dimensions: 72" W x 20" D x 32" H
Mid century style table with an iconic 1960s vibe and organically-shaped, pivoting butterfly gate legs. This sculptural table features dual drop leaves, and can be used as a console or buffet table due to its ability to drop one or both leaves. Crafted of sustainably-sourced teak. Dimensions (fully open): 64" L x 56" W x 28.5" H
The Luxury gold brass dressing table with drawer offers the ultimate in contemporary style statements. As comfortable in a bedroom as it is. Hand crafted and created for the most discerning of modern interiors. Shown here with soft velvet padded between the brass details, completed by a versatile hidden drawer fitted with a stylish bluemotion system.
Dimensions: Height: 36.23 in. (92 cm)Width: 71.66 in. (182 cm)Depth: 20.48 in. (52 cm)
Materials: Brass and Textiles
May be customer to Designer’s Specifications,