Living Room - Palm Springs House

Living Room - Palm Springs House
The first thing to go was the beige plush carpeting. Removing the carpet, we discovered that the slab concrete floors were in very good shape. There was little in the way of repair that was required before the classic classroom vinyl tiles could be put down. The only architectural changes made were the removal of a set of sliding glass doors between the dining area and family room and the replacement of a window in the dining area with a set of sliding glass doors. Now there was direct access to the pool from the living room. To create a cool carefree interior, the color of choice was white with accents defining the color schemes of the various rooms.

	The pair of dark wood paneled entry doors were replaced with a new set of French doors fitted out with architectural ribbed glass. Not only do these doors admit copious amounts of desert sunshine, the obscure quality of the glass provides privacy. The fireplace was original to the house. The furnishings have been collected over the years awaiting their final destination. A pair of vintage tub chairs were found languishing streetside. They have been reupholstered in a jumbo houndstooth chenille in chocolate and cream. The faux Eames chair and Plycraft ottoman have shed their somber black vinyl and look relaxed in easy-care white vinyl. Simple geometric shapes in white laminate and polished chrome form the bases for all the occasional tables. The Balinese head lamp was discovered in a Palm Springs consignment shop just after we purchased the house.