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Ideas for outdoor living

Practical guides on planning, designing, building and furnishing high-value outdoor spaces across Palm Springs and the desert.

How to Plan a Luxury Outdoor Living Space in Palm Springs
Outdoor Living · 6 min read

How to Plan a Luxury Outdoor Living Space in Palm Springs

A step-by-step guide to planning a high-end outdoor living space in Palm Springs, from zoning and shade to materials, planting and furnishing.

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What to Know Before Hiring a Landscape Designer in Palm Desert
Hiring Guide · 5 min read

What to Know Before Hiring a Landscape Designer in Palm Desert

The questions to ask, the difference between a designer and a contractor, and how a full-service studio protects your investment in Palm Desert.

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Modern Desert Landscape Design Ideas for Rancho Mirage Homes
Design Ideas · 5 min read

Modern Desert Landscape Design Ideas for Rancho Mirage Homes

Drought-tolerant planting, sculptural hardscape and indoor-outdoor living ideas tailored to modern Rancho Mirage homes.

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How 3D Renderings Help Outdoor Design Projects
Process · 4 min read

How 3D Renderings Help Outdoor Design Projects

Why design boards, CAD drawings and 3D renderings remove the guesswork and help you visualise your outdoor space before construction begins.

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HOA Landscape Design Submissions in Palm Springs and La Quinta
HOA · 5 min read

HOA Landscape Design Submissions in Palm Springs and La Quinta

How HOA landscape submissions work in the Coachella Valley and how a design studio prepares plans that get approved.

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Outdoor Furniture and Material Selection for Desert Homes
Materials · 5 min read

Outdoor Furniture and Material Selection for Desert Homes

Choosing furnishings, stone, tile and finishes that look beautiful and last in the Palm Springs desert climate.

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How to Design a Pool Area for Entertaining
Outdoor Living · 5 min read

How to Design a Pool Area for Entertaining

Zoning, shade, lighting and furnishing ideas for a pool area built for gathering, dining and relaxing in the desert.

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Landscape Designer vs Contractor: What Is the Difference?
Hiring Guide · 4 min read

Landscape Designer vs Contractor: What Is the Difference?

Understanding who does what, and why design-led, full-service projects deliver a more cohesive outdoor space.

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How Full-Service Design Saves Time During a Renovation
Process · 4 min read

How Full-Service Design Saves Time During a Renovation

From one point of contact to coordinated trades, here is how full-service outdoor design keeps a renovation on schedule and on budget.

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What Makes a Palm Springs Garden Feel Timeless
Design Ideas · 3 min read

What Makes a Palm Springs Garden Feel Timeless

The design principles, balance, restraint and a connection to the desert, that keep an outdoor space looking beautiful for years.

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Designing for Desert Evenings: Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Outdoor Living · 3 min read

Designing for Desert Evenings: Outdoor Lighting Ideas

How layered lighting turns a desert backyard into the best room in the house after sunset.

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Choosing the Right Pool for Your Desert Backyard
Outdoor Living · 3 min read

Choosing the Right Pool for Your Desert Backyard

Shape, placement and the space around the water. A short guide to pools that anchor a Palm Springs outdoor space.

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