Interiors
Inspired by Travel | Palm Springs
Travel has always been one of the biggest sources of inspiration in interior design. Whether it’s a boutique hotel tucked into the desert, a retro motel layered with colour, or a home that perfectly captures a slower way of living, certain destinations have a way of shaping how we want our spaces to feel. Right now, one location we can’t stop thinking about is Palm Springs.
With its iconic mid-century architecture, sun-drenched palette, sculptural furniture and effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, Palm Springs interior design is having a major moment. Equal parts nostalgic and contemporary, this trend brings personality, playfulness and warmth into the home while still feeling refined and liveable. With curved furniture, earthy pinks, chrome accents and statement stone appearing across your mood boards lately, there’s a good chance Palm Springs has influenced them.
Image Credit: Hotel - The Berry View | Photography - Lynden Foss
The Palm Springs Interior Design Trend Explained
Palm Springs interior design takes inspiration from the Californian desert city known for its iconic mid-century modern homes, resort culture, and relaxed luxury lifestyle. The style blends clean architectural lines with organic textures, retro-inspired forms and sun-faded tones that reflect the surrounding desert landscape.
You’ll often find warm neutrals, sandy beiges, terracotta, muted peach, olive green and pops of turquoise or burnt orange throughout Palm Springs-inspired interiors. Natural stone, timber, boucle, linen and chrome all work together to create a space that feels layered, expressive and inviting.
Unlike parts of minimalism, Palm Springs interiors aren’t afraid to have fun. There’s a confidence to the style. Statement furniture, playful curves, oversized lighting and vintage-inspired details all help create interiors that feel curated rather than overly polished. Here at SSB, we’ve toured a Palm Springs-inspired dream and a boutique hotel, which are perfect for design inspiration.
Palm Springs Style in 2026
While Palm Springs design has always been closely tied to mid-century modern interiors, the style has evolved into something softer and more contemporary over recent years. Rather than leaning heavily retro, today’s Palm Springs-inspired homes combine modern sophistication with nostalgic design moments.
As interiors continue moving toward warmer palettes, personality-driven styling and more relaxed forms of luxury, it’s no surprise Palm Springs design is resonating with designers and renovators alike. We’re seeing less stark minimalism and more spaces filled with texture, earthy colour and sculptural silhouettes that feel comforting and expressive.
This newer interpretation of Palm Springs style balances clean lines with softness. Think travertine coffee tables paired with curved boucle seating, checkerboard tiles softened by natural timber, or sleek architectural spaces warmed through layered textiles and desert-inspired tones.
It’s playful, relaxed, sun-soaked and effortlessly cool all at once.
“To create a facade that channels the iconic, sun-drenched spirit of Palm Springs, California, draw on Mid-Century Modern elements and playful detailing. Examples include a coloured front door, crazy paving, plenty of cacti, breeze blocks and an abundance of natural materials.”
Tayla Snowball, Marketing and Community Executive at Style Sourcebook
Why We’re Inspired by Palm Springs
What makes Palm Springs interiors so inspiring is their ability to feel both elevated and easy to live in. There’s a sense of escapism to the style that instantly transports you somewhere warm, nostalgic and relaxed, but it still feels incredibly functional for modern living.
We love how Palm Springs design embraces individuality. It’s less about perfection and more about creating spaces with personality and atmosphere. From colourful stone and sculptural décor through to conversation-starting furniture, every element feels intentional while still maintaining that effortless holiday-at-home feeling.
Honestly, who wouldn’t want their home to feel like a boutique desert retreat? Here at SSB, we’re loving how unique Palm Springs mood boards feel.
Bringing Palm Springs Style into Your Home
Colour Palette
Start with a warm, desert-inspired base palette. Think sandy neutrals, warm whites, clay tones and soft browns layered with accents of olive green, burnt orange, dusty pink or muted turquoise. Palm Springs interiors often use colour strategically, balancing boldness with warmth to keep the space feeling inviting rather than overwhelming.
Tip: Palm Springs interiors love contrast. Pair warm earthy tones with crisp whites, dark accents or chrome finishes to give your space that iconic mid-century edge.
Image Credit: Hotel - The Berry View | Photography - Lynden Foss
Image Credit: Hotel - The Berry View | Photography - Lynden Foss
"It’s always exciting when we see a Palm Springs style mood board on Style Sourcebook, the colours are always so dreamy! As a fan of dusty pink interiors, Palm Springs is one of those styles that feels playful yet sophisticated at the same time. Plus, the mix of sculptural shapes, warm textures and retro-inspired details makes it such a fun aesthetic to experiment with when creating mood board projects.”
Amy Williams, Content Marketing Coordinator at Style Sourcebook
Image credit: @renovatingmates | @kristian_van_der_beek
Statement Stone & Texture
Texture is essential within Palm Springs-inspired interiors. Travertine, terrazzo and natural stone instantly create that resort-style feeling, especially when layered with boucle, linen and warm timber finishes.
We’re especially loving the rise of curved stone furniture, textured walls and tactile finishes that feel grounded yet luxurious. The beauty of Palm Springs style is that it celebrates materials that feel lived-in, organic and full of character.
Curves & Sculptural Shapes
Palm Springs interiors are filled with soft curves and sculptural forms that make spaces feel playful and relaxed. Rounded sofas, arched mirrors, curved joinery and oversized pendant lighting all help soften architectural lines while creating visual interest.
One of our favourite ways to introduce this look into mood board projects is through statement furniture pieces. A curved occasional chair or organically shaped coffee table can instantly shift the feeling of a room and give it that signature Palm Springs energy.
Image Credit: Design - The Make Haus | Photography: Chloe Lambert
Image Credit: Design - The Make Haus | Photography: Chloe Lambert
“What makes the homes in Palm Springs so special is their sense of playfulness. Every home feels unique and full of personality, while still showcasing the iconic Mid-Century Modern Palm Springs style. I especially loved the vibrantly coloured front doors, which stood out beautifully against the crisp white exteriors.”
Tayla Snowball, Marketing and Community Executive at Style Sourcebook
Image Credit: Design - @smout_property | Photography - Villa Styling
Image Credit: Design - @smout_property | Photography - Villa Styling
Indoor-Outdoor Living
Palm Springs style is deeply connected to outdoor living. Large windows, open-plan layouts and spaces that flow seamlessly outside are key features within the aesthetic.
To recreate the look at home, focus on natural light, greenery and materials that feel connected to nature. Incorporating oversized plants, breezy linen curtains and earthy textures helps blur the line between indoors and outdoors while creating that laid-back resort atmosphere.
Décor
When it comes to décor, Palm Springs interiors strike the perfect balance between curated and playful. Vintage-inspired ceramics, sculptural lamps, colourful books, geometric patterns and oversized artwork all work beautifully within the style.
We also love incorporating subtle retro influences through checkerboard details, chrome accents and rich timber finishes. The key is choosing pieces that feel expressive without overcrowding the space.
If you’re dreaming of creating a home that feels warm, playful and endlessly inviting, Palm Springs interiors might just be your next mood board obsession. Find a step-by-step guide here, start exploring products, palettes and textures with our mood board tool and bring your own desert-inspired vision to life with Project Studio.
