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DUNN-EDWARDS PAINTS 2024 MODERNISM WEEK PROJECT COLORS
EVERYTHING NEW IS NEW AGAIN
IMPACTFUL. CASUAL. COMPLEX. SIMPLE.
A BREAKTHROUGH ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STYLE SINCE ITS INCEPTION, MIDCENTURY MODERN BALANCES THE TENSION BETWEEN SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTING ELEMENTS, MUCH IN THE SAME WAY THE DESERT PIVOTS BETWEEN DRAMATIC CONTRASTS OF LIGHT AND DARK, HEAT AND COLD, EMPTINESS AND LIFE.
AS A MODERNISM WEEK SPONSOR, DUNN-EDWARDS IS PROUD TO HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN BRINGING SOME OF PALM SPRINGS’ MOST LEGENDARY MIDCENTURY MODERN HOMES BACK TO LIFE.
DUNN-EDWARDS AT 2024 MODERNISM WEEK
CAMP at the Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Stop by the Dunn-Edwards CAMP display for free color consultations or to meet with a sales representative.
The Shag House 660 S Compadre Rd
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
Wexler ‘54 1177 E Mesquite Ave
Tour the Wexler ‘54, a Deepwell Estates gem by architects Wexler & Harrison. Preserved by H3K Home + Design, it blends midcentury charm with modern living, featuring 4 beds, 4.5 baths, historic designation, and a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
House of Tomorrow 1350 Ladera Circle
Explore Alexander Estate, aka Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, revamped by Michelle Boudreau Design. Built in 1960 by William Krisel in Vista Las Palmas, it showcases restored circular pods with original features and iconic history.
City, CA 92234
THE SHAG HOUSE
It’ll feel like you’re entering a Shag painting. This home has been remodeled and customized by the artist Shag (Josh Agle) for its new homeowner.
Originally imagined by architects Palmer & Krisel for the Alexander Construction Company in 1958, Shag has preserved much of the original layout including the familiar 3-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan, as well as the tongue and groove ceilings. This one-of-a-kind Shag House will set the perfect party backdrop in Palm Springs.
MAIN EXTERIOR AND MAIN INTERIOR SWISS COFFEE DEW341
FRONT DOOR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ACCENTS IN THE TROPICS DEA125
FRONT DOOR SURROUND PEAS IN A POD DE5586
660 S COMPADRE RD
PALM SPRINGS
CA 92264
FRONT DOOR INTERIOR SIDE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ACCENTS RIVIERA DE5753
LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILING HARVEST TIME DE5208
INTERIOR DOORS TANGERINE DREAM DE5160
LINEN CLOSET CABARET DE5992
WEXLER ‘54
Embark on a tour of Wexler ‘54, a Deepwell gem showcasing meticulous architectural preservation. Crafted by Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison in 1954, this post & beam masterpiece, built by Robert Higgins, earned historic designation in 2022. Collaborating with Susan Secoy Jensen AIA, the current owners restored the 4-bed, 4.5-bath residence, preserving midcentury elegance. H3K Home + Design revitalized its essence, blending modern living with the iconic flat roof, glass walls, and the charm of historic slump stone walls. The result is a seamless fusion of midcentury style and contemporary luxury, epitomizing the desert lifestyle.
Design by H3K Design | Photo by Ketchum Photography
MAIN EXTERIORS AND MAIN INTERIORS WHISPER DEW340
FRONT DOOR HOLLYWOOD STARLET DET493
1177 E MESQUITE AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264
INTERIOR TONGUE AND GROOVE WALLS RECLAIMED WOOD DET625
BAR AND EAST HALLWAY SKIPPING STONES DET567
PRIMARY BEDROOM ACCENT WALL SHADOW EFFECT DET597
EXTERIOR FASCIA LOOKING GLASS DE6376
HOUSE OF TOMORROW
Explore the revamped Alexander Estate, once Elvis’s Honeymoon Hideaway. Renovated by Michelle Boudreau Design, this 1960 gem in Vista Las Palmas boasts four interconnected circular pods, restored terrazzo floors, windows, ceiling fireplaces, and a unique circular sofa. Originally crafted by architect William Krisel for the Alexander Construction Company, the house radiates history. Its iconic circular design reflects Krisel’s belief that “circles have no edge, you can approach them from anywhere.” The House of Tomorrow preserves its historic charm while embracing contemporary vision. The restoration brings to life the vivid narrative of the home, where the Presleys celebrated their love in 1967. Witness the seamless blend of midcentury architecture and modern aesthetics in this extraordinary residence, a testament to the enduring allure of the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway.
1350 LADERA CIRCLE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262
MAIN INTERIORS AND CEILINGS WHITE PICKET FENCE DET648
MAIN DOORS AND TRIM BIRCHWOOD DEC752
POWDER BATHROOM GREENER PASTURES DET529
BAR CEILING BLACK TIE DE6357
Unlock a new year of color.
Paint a fresh beginning with these trending colors. Ethereal midtones, quirky brights, and strong earth tones project a sense of confidence and optimism as we move into a future of unlimited possibility.
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