Project Overview
This Rancho La Quinta renovation embraces an organic, contemporary, and light-filled design approach, transforming an outdated desert home into a warm and serene retreat. Layered neutral tones, natural textures, and soft, zen-inspired elements create a space that feels timeless, elevated, and deeply calming. Designed for both living and part-time rental, the home now reflects a fresh, airy aesthetic that appeals to clients seeking modern desert interiors, organic minimalism, and a welcoming, understated luxury.
Scope of Work
Primary Bedroom & Bathroom Renovation
Complete redesign featuring updated materials, fixtures, lighting, storage, and layout adjustments to elevate comfort and visual flow.Junior Primary Conversion
The former formal dining room was fully converted into a junior primary bedroom with a new en-suite bathroom, adding flexibility for visiting family or rental guests.Office Conversion
An unused room was converted into a functional, inviting home office, balancing productivity, warmth, and style.Kitchen Upgrade
Refinishing cabinetry, updating countertops, adding hardware, modernizing appliances, and refreshing the overall palette.Fireplace & Living Room Redesign
Removing the outdated 1990s fireplace and replacing it with a contemporary stone surround and updated millwork.Guest Bathroom Renovations
Upgraded materials, fixtures, lighting, and finishes in the home’s additional bathrooms.Whole-Home Paint & Finishes Refresh
New interior paint throughout to brighten and neutralize the space.Lighting Plan Upgrade
Added can lighting, contemporary fixtures, and improved overall ambience.Styling, Furnishings & Layout Curation
Layered textiles, curated décor, and updated furniture to enhance comfort and rental appeal.
Rancho La Quinta
A full-home transformation blending calm neutrals, contemporary warmth, and effortless livability.
Inspired by…
• Organic Neutrality
• Contemporary Desert Calm
• Earthy Minimalism
• Soft Zen Textures
• Warm, Light-Filled Living
Soft Neutral Bath Renovation
Warm Minimalist Vanity Design
Contemporary Desert Bathroom Refresh
Layered Lighting & Organic Textures
Hand-Selected Textures & Sculptural Decor
Earthy, Collected Elements
Curated Neutral Styling for Modern Homes
Organic Desert-Inspired Accents
Mid-Century modern interior design · Palm Desert interior designer · Mid-Century home renovation · Traditional meets modern interiors · Neutral palette
Inspired by…
• Mid-Century modern interior design
• Soft cool tones & calming neutrals
• Traditional details blended with modern updates
• Warm, relaxed desert living
Masters
Palm Desert interior designer • Mid-Century home renovation • neutral modern interior design
This true Mid-Century Palm Desert House started out as an outdated home with bright yellow walls, and bright red accents; the homeowners, before deciding to hire a designer painted the walls a cool grey.
The homeowners did want to keep the wall color, chair railing, sofas, and the travertine floor, so working off these more-traditional features, we updated the whole house, including adding a custom coffee bar, and a dry bar, as well as converting a bedroom to a guest/office. It felt like a new house in the end!
Citrus Club
Home Office to Game Room Conversion — We transformed a simple white office into a warm, cozy game room for a newly retired client who enjoys cards and puzzles. The design blends simplicity, structure, and soft comfort to create a personal retreat that's perfect for leisure and relaxation.
Inspired by…
Minimalism
Earth Elements
Masculinity
LOCH LOMOND
*PLEASE NOTE
These pictures for this project do not represent Grace’s Place Staging/Final Design as FINAL AND FINISHED photos by Grace will be available / updated to this site by end of 2025.
Some items for project are not pictured as they were backordered and will deliver late summer/fall 2025.
Inspired by…
Jewel Toned Art;
Antique Flowers;
Organic Elements;
Considering the colors of this clients’ much-loved art, and their desire for a colorful facelift for their cold-colored, outdated Loch Lomond home. The scope of work was over 5,000 SQ FT, with entire interior being remodeled.
I ended up using a soft white color on the walls to cover their previous shiny-grey/blue paint (from previous home owner), I designed custom a built-in with fireplace, a custom bar, custom dog-bath, custom fireplace in Primary, and custom Primary bathrooms, and more.
I found myself drawing inspiration and visions from modern elements such as matte black hardware and incorporating modern with vintage, by using antique brass in some areas.
I thought about the colors from the dried roses that I collect, and combining them with earthy materials such as stone throughout the house, dressing it all up with upscaled velvet chairs, and keeping it comfortable with causal leather.
MIDWEST COTTAGE
Inspired by…
Shabby & Distressed
Old Farmhouses
19th Colonial Architecture
Earth Elements
This Midwest house was a project that I poured my heart into, designing and constructing it with my own two hands.
I flipped the entire house, converting it from a 1980’s outdated home, into a shabby chic, farmhouse with large wood floorboards and crown molding; creating a custom coffee bar and updating the kitchen cabinets and countertop; building a custom hood range cover and designing custom pallet wall made from real pallets, and covering most of the house with custom, shabby-chic shiplap and beams to create a quiet , cottage feel, away from the world.
I drew inspiration from the Midwest surroundings of this home, it’s culture, and the terrain. I sought out warm and soft colors for this house to create a cozy space. By creating creamy ship-lap walls and ceilings, custom seating areas, and focal points, like fireplace seating - this house became a home that no one would ever want to leave. I used different tones of greige, greens, burnt oranges and natural wood.
CODY PLACE
Inspired by it’s Mid-Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture, the client wanted to be able to incorporate wallpaper to his new home. I found some fun, whimsical paper to add texture and interest to his home, while staying true to the color pallet. The movement in the wallpaper keeps it interesting, with the soft blues and whites pulled it all together!
Inspired by…
Blue Sapphires
Atomic Starburst
Palm Springs
