Buckle up yer jet packs, time travelers– we’re about to take a ride back to 1969 glamour in this amazing, technicolor dream house in Twin Palms, Palm Springs, listed by Lucio Bernal. And is it… the wave of the future? Maybe: It was a big hit during the recent Modernism Week, we are told. Would it be: Minimalism: Out; Maximalism: In. P.S. Today is Pam’s birthday, she would be very grateful if someone would buy her this beauty — she will not change A. Thing. Thank you, super-reader ineffablespace, for this time capsule tip!
From the property listing:
- Price: $850,000
- Year built: 1969
- Square footage: 3,350
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1 full/ 2 3/4
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK. Take a stroll down memory lane in this meticulously preserved Twin Palms Masterpiece. This one-of-a-kind time capsule will leave you feeling as though you’ve been plucked from reality and transported to a time of Cocktail Parties and Hollywood Weekend Retreats. This stunning home truly represents the epitome of Modernism and the essence Palm Springs. From the Moire wallpaper and draperies to the gold crystal chandeliers throughout, this fully furnished blast from the past will leave you asking only one question: Shaken or Stirred? Home features, a dramatic gated entry, terrazzo floors in the hallways, custom drapes, custom furniture, den with bar and custom bar stools, a fireplace, pool, spa, views of San Jacinto mountains, two car garage, and countless details and features to enhance your experience and lifestyle.
Wow, this home is decorated to the nines — and it is evident that the owner and interior designer worked together to use bold color throughout the home. Each room is nearly monochromatic with one main color used very boldly in the space.
Lucio Bernal, the listing agent for the property, was just as impressed with the decor as we were. He wrote:
The big mystery on this house is that it had two owners, and no one seems to know who did the decor and the architecture. We are trying to find out. It would be fun if your audience was able to figure it out.
This house has turned Modernism Week upside down here, because it is the house that seems to be most photographed and talked about.
Apparently this house was a hit with everyone who came to see it!
Each of the three bedrooms have their own distinct color scheme and feel.
This hot pink master bedroom is amazing. Just look at the detail in that built in headboard. I would feel like royalty sleeping in this room!
Leaving no detail out, the window on the opposite side of the room is equally extravagant and bright. A custom made TV stand with symmetrical hot pink tufted benches flanking either side brings a little of the ornateness from the headboard to the opposite side of the room.
The hot pink carpet continues all the way down the hall and into the master bathroom, which features a ginormous double vanity and a free form sunken tub in the center of the room — likely so you can admire every bit of the gorgeous decor whilst bathing!
The third bedroom is a vision in blue, blue carpet, blue furniture, blue wallpaper — and feels much more serene than the master, but still just as special.
Is it a coffee table or additional seating?
Aweeeeesome.
Above: Inneffablespace points out the “Bolection” style molding; now we know a new word:
One detail that I think people should take note of is the overscaled Bolection-style molding that is used as an entire drawer face on the pink bathroom vanities , with a simpler Bolection for the drawers on the green bathroom vanity. That is really sumptuous detail.
Neeeed.
Wait. Are we in a Twilight Zone episode?
And because it is Palm Springs, you just must have a gorgeous pool, right? I am IN LOVE.
Link love:
- Mega thanks to realtor Lucio Bernal from Berkshire Hathaway for allowing us to feature this stunning property.
- Thanks also to the fine folks at Red Door Pictures for taking such great photos of the property and sharing them with us.
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Glen H says
Wow, does this style have a name? I tend to think of it as Best Western Baroque. It’s wonderful!
Debbie B says
Goodness is that kitchen underwhelming after the grandiosity of the rest of the home. I would still live there but the kitchen is missing a lot!
Kari says
Isn’t a bathroom with a tub considered a full bath? I saw 2 bathrooms with tubs & 1 with a shower. The listing says 1- full, 2- 3/4 bathrooms.
Rick G says
If I were told to live here, I wouldn’t have to be asked twice !!! Fantastic & dramatic use of color almost everywhere …… the kitchen; I would have to blend in with the rest of the house & make it pop ….. ….. but besides that; it all works for me – love, Love LUV this house !!! 🙂
Ophelia Rose de Papillon says
It’s absolutely beautiful. I love that nothing has been done in between to mix in other decades. It’s pure and simple late 60’s with the look of the 70’s coming in. Stunning!
Marta says
I am in serious, covetous love with the green floral couches. They are everything I desire.
Molly says
Oh WOW! I can’t stop looking at this; I keep noticing more stuff! Did else anyone notice the pair of statues in mirrored alcoves on either side of door leading out to the patio? Dang, I wish there were MORE photos!
I can’t help but wonder, what did these folks do when they were hungover or had a migraine? 🙂
Becky says
Oh goody – it was built the year I was born, and my birthday is coming up! I’ll take it! 🙂 Seriously…those plaid fitted bedspreads…I DIE. All that bright kelly green is just positively delicious.
Agent99 says
Packed and ready to move in!!!!!!!
Joe Felice says
It reminds me of a French museum. Beautiful to look at, but not sure I could live in it. And “maximalst” isn’t sufficient a word to describe it! At least the owners were not afraid of color, which is a fear that afflicts many.
As I understand it, there are a lot of mid-century beauties in Palm Springs. So there is actually a “Modernism Week?”