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Glean from homeowners, designers, builders and architects as they share their expert insight on the style. Their stories of house hunting and renovation are sure to inspire.

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DESIGNING FOR A VACATION RENTAL • A rental property has to hit all the marks, Michael Norpell shares his expert advice on how.

LIVING LARGE • Check out these picks for a chic and relaxed living room.

HOT STUFF • These kitchen finds amp up your function and style.

A RESCUED DUBOIS ‘REMUDDLE’ • An owner resurrects this Canyon Estates home from a bad remodel to bring it back to its iconic design roots.

JUKEBOX BOWL-O-RAMA • Discover an atomic-era inspired arcade game unlike any other.

COOKING FOR EIGHT • How a designer expanded a Krisel kitchen from small to spacious to serve his client’s culinary passion.

REDESIGNING AN ICONIC RESIDENCE • A classic Krisel home in Palm Springs’ historic Twin Palms neighborhood gets a respectful renovation.

POOLSIDE PARADISE • The search for a second home in Palm Springs led a retired couple to this respectfully renovated Krisel with gorgeous views and all the best of Mid Century Modern design.

OCOTILLO LODGE • From star-studded hotel to preservation-focused condos, Ocotillo Lodge is a historical success story in Palm Springs.

HAWAIIANA IN THE DESERT • This Ocotillo Lodge unit sports fun, Hawaiiana vibes with vintage furnishings.

PRESERVATION CONSCIOUS LIVING • This Ocotillo Lodge unit received updates after a 1990s renovation.

THE PALM SPRINGS TRAVEL GUIDE • Desert bound? Take a look at our top picks as chosen by the Atomic Ranch team.

THE REAL DEAL • Artist Carrie Craber captures mid century views—and vibes—with her hyper realistic paintings.

THE SCULPTOR OF GLASS • In an era when design was shifting toward minimalism and mass production, Wayne Husted insisted on handcrafted color and shape.

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A THOROUGHLY MODERN CITY • Palm Springs City Hall was designed as an emblem of the promise of modernity.