By Kit Kilroy Interiors 18.09.2022

Palm Springs Style Home Décor Tips Locals Know but You Don’t

7 tips to help you achieve the coastal retro interior design style of your dreams.

Palm Springs is a bit of an oxymoron when it comes to design. It’s laid back, yet refined. Natural but chic. Desert-inspired, but always with a huge crystal-blue pool outside.

But – like anything in life – it’s the contradictions that make this style so enviable. Despite the effort that goes into creating the mid-century aesthetic that Palm Springs has become synonymous with, it nevertheless feels effortless – even natural.

So how can you emulate that yourself? Let these Palm Springs-style home décor tips lead the way.

1. Play up the desert vibes

Palm Springs is famously a desert locale, so don’t be afraid to play up this element in your decor. Opt for desert-inspired tones like Pink Clay and Terracotta, and add a cactus or two to round out the look. Even a small, potted succulent can work wonders.

2. When in doubt, choose white

To keep things fuss-free, Palm Springs's interior design often leans on a mostly-white palette with pops of color here and there. Try to keep the majority of your furniture and walls white, using color as a fun accent rather than the main focus.

3. Pops of color

The retro vibe of Palm Springs is anything but boring. Despite the mostly-white interiors (and exteriors) that these retro resort homes are known for, pops of color punctuate the living spaces for added flair. Try using fun elements such as books or glassware to amp up the color.

4. Take it outside

Backyard living is a signature of Palm Springs homes, so making your outdoor space somewhere you want to hang out is essential. Bring the vibe outside by incorporating similar styles and colors that echo the interior design for a cohesive feel. If you have a fireplace or pool for friends to gather, even better!

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5. Lean in to retro

Palm Springs is known for its mid-century modern design style, so don’t be afraid of old-school elements in your home. If you have any features that feel a bit dated, play them up. In this instance, they work to your advantage. Retro appliances, wood paneling, and linoleum tiles can all look cool when thoughtfully juxtaposed with modern furnishings.

6. Shape matters

When it comes to furniture, choose funky silhouettes to shake things up. Whether that looks like an unconventional couch shape, asymmetrical coffee table, or retro chair, these quirky touches will work wonders in emulating the coastal casualness of Palm Springs.

7. It's all in the details

Don’t have any retro features to rely on? Never fear. Achieving a mid-century modern vibe can be as easy as selecting the right home accessories. Think low, '70s-inspired lamps, lucite tables, and mirrors with unique silhouettes for maximum impact.

With these simple tips in mind, you’ll be channelling California cool in no time at all. Coachella at yours this year?

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Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve	Waist	Hip
Classic Robe	43.3 in	53.1 in	28.3 in	53.1 in	53.1 in
Waffle Robe	42.5 in	53.1 in	29.5 in	53.1 in	53.1 in
Floral Robe	53.1 in	63 in	27.6 in	63 in	63 in

Size	Width	Length
Twin / Twin XL	68 in	86 in
Full/Queen	92 in	92 in
King/Cal King	108 in	92 in

Size	Width	Length
Twin/Twin XL	68 in	86 in
Full/Queen	92 in	92 in
King/Cali King	108 in	92 in

Size	Width	Length	Depth
Twin	39 in	75 in	16 in
Twin XL	39 in	80 in	16 in
Full	54 in	75 in	16 in
Queen	60 in	80 in	16 in
King	78 in	80 in	16 in
Cali King	72 in	84 in	16 in

Size	Width	Length
Twin / Twin XL	72 in	102 in
Full/Queen	96 in	102 in
King/Cal King	112 in	102 in

Size	Width	Length
Full	94.5 in	90.5 in
Queen	98.4 in	94.5 in
King	106.3 in	98.4 in
Cali King	114.2 in	106.3 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Hip
XS	6	44.9 in	15.9 in	19.7 in
S	8	45.3 in	16.9 in	20.7 in
M	10	45.7 in	17.9 in	21.7 in
L	12	46.1 in	18.9 in	22.6 in
XL	14	46.5 in	19.9 in	23.6 in
XXL	16	46.9 in	20.9 in	24.6 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
XS	6	34.3 in	23.4 in	10.2 in
S	8	34.6 in	24.4 in	10.6 in
M	10	35 in	25.4 in	11 in
L	12	35.4 in	26.4 in	11.4 in
XL	14	35.8 in	27.4 in	11.8 in
XXL	16	36.2 in	28.3 in	12.2 in

Size	US Size	Length	Waist	Hip
XS	6	40.9 in	34.3 in	40.6 in
S	8	41.7 in	36.2 in	42.5 in
M	10	42.1 in	38.2 in	44.5 in
L	12	42.5 in	40.2 in	46.5 in
XL	14	42.9 in	42.1 in	48.4 in
XXL	16	43.3 in	44.1 in	50.4 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
S	8	28.3 in	21.7 in	7.3 in
M	10	28.7 in	22.6 in	7.5 in
L	12	29.1 in	23.6 in	7.7 in
XL	14	29.5 in	24.6 in	7.9 in
XXL	16	29.9 in	25.6 in	8.1 in
XXXL	18	29.9 in	26.6 in	8.1 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
S	8	29.1 in	22.4 in	15.4 in
M	10	29.5 in	23.4 in	15.7 in
L	12	29.9 in	24.4 in	16.1 in
XL	14	30.3 in	25.4 in	16.5 in
XXL	16	30.7 in	26.4 in	16.9 in
XXXL	18	31.1 in	27.4 in	17.3 in

Size	US Size	Length	Waist	Hip
S	8	12.2 in	21.3 in	22.4 in
M	10	12.6 in	22.2 in	23.4 in
L	12	13 in	23.2 in	24.4 in
XL	14	13.4 in	24.2 in	25.4 in
XXL	16	13.8 in	25.2 in	26.4 in
XXXL	18	14.2 in	26.2 in	27.4 in

Size	US Size	Length	Waist	Hip
S	8	39.4 in	18.9 in	20.7 in
M	10	39.8 in	19.9 in	21.7 in
L	12	40.2 in	20.9 in	22.6 in
XL	14	40.6 in	21.9 in	23.6 in
XXL	16	40.9 in	22.8 in	24.6 in
XXXL	18	40.9 in	23.8 in	25.6 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
XS	6	26 in	34.3 in	22.8 in
S	8	26.4 in	36.2 in	23.2 in
M	10	26.8 in	38.2 in	23.6 in
L	12	27.2 in	40.2 in	24 in
XL	14	27.6 in	42.1 in	24.4 in
XXL	16	28 in	44.1 in	24.8 in

Size	US Size	Length	Waist	Hip
XS	6	41.7 in	23.6 in	32.7 in
S	8	42.1 in	25.6 in	34.6 in
M	10	42.5 in	27.6 in	36.6 in
L	12	42.9 in	29.5 in	38.6 in
XL	14	43.3 in	31.5 in	40.6 in
XXL	16	43.7 in	33.5 in	42.5 in

Size	Width	Length
Medium	96 in	96 in
Large	114 in	96 in

Size	Width	Length
Medium	96 in	96 in
Large	114 in	96 in

Size	Width	Length
Small	59 in	94 in
Medium	71 in	118 in
Large	70 in	157 in

Size	Length	Waist	Hip
XS	16.3 in	17.6 in	19.3 in
S	16.7 in	18.6 in	20.3 in
M	17.1 in	19.6 in	21.3 in
L	17.5 in	20.6 in	22.3 in
XL	17.9 in	21.5 in	23.3 in
XXL	18.3 in	22.5 in	24.2 in

Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
XS	28.3 in	37.8 in	25.2 in
S	29.1 in	39.8 in	25.6 in
M	30 in	41.7 in	26 in
L	30.7 in	43.7 in	26.4 in
XL	31.5 in	45.7 in	26.8 in
XXL	32.3 in	47.6 in	27.2 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
S	6	29.9 in	33.5 in	8.5 in
M	8	30.7 in	35.4 in	8.7 in
L	10	31.5 in	37.4 in	8.9 in
XL	12	32.3 in	39.4 in	9.1 in
XXL	14	33.1 in	41.3 in	9.3 in
XXXL	16	33.9 in	43.3 in	9.4 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Waist
S	6	39.8 in	18.1 in	18.5 in
M	8	40.9 in	19.3 in	19.7 in
L	10	42.1 in	20.1 in	20.5 in
XL	12	43.3 in	21.3 in	21.7 in
XXL	14	44.5 in	22 in	22.4 in
XXXL	16	45.7 in	23.2 in	23.6 in

Size	US Size	Length	Chest	Sleeve
S	6	25.2 in	21.3 in	8.3 in
M	8	26.4 in	22.4 in	8.5 in
L	10	27 in	23.6 in	8.7 in
XL	12	27.6 in	24.8 in	8.9 in
XXL	14	28 in	26 in	9.1 in
XXXL	16	28.3 in	27.3 in	9.4 in

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Palm Springs Style Home Décor Tips Locals Know but You Don’t

1. Play up the desert vibes

2. When in doubt, choose white

3. Pops of color

4. Take it outside

Add a bit of Palm Springs flair to your home.

5. Lean in to retro

6. Shape matters

7. It's all in the details

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