THIS 1958 PALM SPRINGS HOME RECEIVED A COMPLETE MAKEOVER THAT BRINGS TOGETHER CONTEMPORARY AND AUTHENTIC MID CENTURY MODERN DESIGN FEATURES, AN INVITING PALETTE AND PLAYFUL DETAILS.

Written by LAURA SHIMKO

Photographed by DAN CHAVKIN

Designed by MICHELLE BOUDREAU I

Project Manager and Construction: STEVEN SHIELDS

IN THIS BRIGHT AND BREEZY ENTRYWAY, NATURAL LIGHT SPILLS IN THROUGH THE WINDOW AND GLASS DOORS, PLAYING OFF THE WOOD CEILINGS AND TERRAZZO FLOORING. “IT REALLY HIGHLIGHTS THE INCREDIBLE VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS OF VISTA LAS PALMAS,” STEVEN SAYS.

HOMEOWNERS MIKE AND SAMEER SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR MID CENTURY MODERN DESIGN BY HOSTING FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THEIR BEAUTIFULLY AND RESPECTFULLY RENOVATED HOME. “THEY WERE INCREDIBLE PEOPLE FOR OUR TEAM TO SERVE,” STEVEN SAYS.

Respect and passion for MCM design

are essential when remodeling a mid-century home. When the homeowners of this Las Palmas Krisel gem in Palm Springs, California, decided to pull the trigger on a long-planned home remodel, they sought out experienced home builder Steven Shields of Shields Residential. The goal: to balance the work of the original designer with contemporary functionality. This meant a thorough overhaul of the interior and exterior of the house.

“It’s 100 percent brand-new,” Steven says. “We built everything—from a new sewer to a new roof system—with intentional respect for all that William Krisel created as our master template.”

For the interior design, Michelle Boudreau of Michelle Boudreau Design was brought in. She was able to bring the aesthetic vision to life. The result is a welcoming, vibrant take on Krisel’s original design that celebrates color, gathering and the best of Mid Century Modern design.