A neglected Palm Springs home is transformed

Walls of glass on either side of the home’s original stone fireplace provide views of the pool and desert landscape.

The Ikea kitchen shelves were spray-painted orange at an auto body shop. The white Wow tile offers textures and a neutral palette for the home’s strong colors.

New Ikea cabinets and a vibrant orange Silestone island are both functional and fun. “It was the most vibrant color of orange we could find,” says designer Kevin Kemper.

The middle guest bedroom features Mod Wallpaper in Blues by Lucy Baribeau from spoonflower.com.

A light-filled guest room.

Black and white Maze Geometric wallpaper by American Wallpaper & Design and yellow furnishings create a glamorous setting for guests.

The master bedroom.

The master bathroom now features tile by Porcelanosa’s Metal Acero Hexagon and Ibero’s Hexa Silver Deco.

Ingrid Jackel strikes a pose in the master bathroom’s freestanding Treece Tub from Signature Hardware.

Designers Howard Hawkes and Kevin Kemper of H3K Design raised the base of the 12-foot-deep pool to conserve water and energy. They also added a tanning shelf with holes for umbrellas, and seating. In addition, the pool tile pattern matches the home’s concrete blocks.

Every inch of the outdoors is usable space including the new pergola and dining area.

As many as 30 people can congregate around the outdoor fire pit. In a practical move, Jackel requested enough space underneath the rim of the firepit for Champagne flutes.

A bedroom and outdoor patio rests behind the block wall.