Meiselman Mid-Century Modern

Classic Desert Modernism Gets an Earthy Update

This classic desert home, built by a leading Palm Springs developer of the Desert Modernism movement, has been naturally updated to showcase a later version of the iconic style. The early mid-century home’s facelift now reveals a neo-1970s-era décor style accented by contemporary twists, showcasing an earth-toned palette and tactile furnishings in natural, organic materials.

The clean-lined, original 1950s floor plan of this villa for rent in California has been wholly updated by Lolo Interiors, and we love how they’ve breathed new life into traditional Palm Springs architecture with soothing neutrals and organic materials. The home features designer furnishings in contemporary Desert Modernist style, while maintaining the low-slung, California ranch house’s iconic, mid-century modern feel.

Classic Palm Springs styling has been preserved in the sandy, cactus-, yucca- and desert grass-dotted landscaping, the cool, white-tiled ojito swimming pool in the backyard, and the classic, patterned concrete breeze block partitions across the home’s façade.

Inside, a king bedroom and en-suite bath and two queen-sized guest bedrooms with a shared hallway bathroom are warm and inviting, with splashes of terracotta, black and celadon popping off blonde wood furnishings and vivid bleached walls. Concrete floors throughout the home are set with classic, mid-century modern furniture and area rugs, and period décor accents in organic materials stand as the home’s art pieces—curiosities and details that showcase the classic shapes of the era. 

A spacious kitchen offers professional appliances and long lean prep surfaces, perfect for creating meals to enjoy in the private backyard lounge, also furnished with designer pieces, including the European brand HAY, hidden behind 10-foot hedges, with the San Jacinto Mountain range as backdrop.

AROUND

A destination for lovers of mid-century modernist architecture and design, Palm Springs is the poster child of the Desert Modernism movement, and the home’s namesake developer was at the movement’s origin. Located on a city street near the airport, this villa for rent in California is only a few minutes’ drive to the heart of downtown Palm Springs and its iconic strip with its vintage boutiques, hip shops, and many restaurants, cocktail bars and cafes.

A veritable oasis in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, Palm Springs draws visitors for its mid-century desert mod styling, hot springs, retro hotels and spas, golf courses and glam-era architecture. Its rugged Coachella Valley is home to abundant outdoor recreation opportunities (horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking) for outdoor enthusiasts, and the city is also serves a base for visitors to the otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park, a favorite of desert combers, new age seekers, and expert rock climbers.

LOCATION

Palm Springs, California, US. Nearest airport: Palm Springs

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year-round

City ID #2523