During my last trip to Palm Springs, my friend Sally and I were determined to go on our own Palm Springs door tour. Obviously I’m referring to “That Pink Door”, and all of the other brightly colored doors belonging to the mid-century modern houses. While Sally was after something more bright, I was a lot more appreciative of the doors that weren’t brightly colored. I loved all of the doors that added a certain charm without taking away from the beautiful architecture. Today I’m simply sharing some of my favorites.
While we were slinking around (ha!), snapping photos of random people’s houses, a man who lived in one happened to be outside and invited us into his backyard. Sounds totally cool right? Or like the beginning of a horror film. Either way we very carefully went to check it out. It turns out that all of the homes back onto a golf course and have a beautiful view of the mountains. It was sort of magical.
On top of the stylish architecture, the landscape of these homes was stunning. From purple cacti to artichoke-shaped plants, everything was interesting. I just love desert landscape and wish I could make it work in our rental.
For a more colorful tour, visit Sally’s post!
That Pink Door
1100 East Sierra Way
Palm Springs, California 92264
… for more, go back to South Camino Real, and turn left onto Yosemite.
Inspired by Palm Springs
Have you been to Palm Springs? Did you check out the colored doors?
20 comments
This was a fun post and perfect timing as I was just there last weekend. I went on a modern home tour with The Mod Squad and I highly recommend it. After the tour my sis and I made a quick trip to the pink door. Quite cute! Hoping to get a post out soon about my three days there. Not sure if you have been to the Parker but the photo ops are endless. Have a great week!
Oh this is such a fun post idea! I am always looking for a good background and doors are one of my favorites.
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Hi there! Would you share where you got the tour info from? I’d love to get tickets and check these out. Thanks!
I have always wanted to visit Palm Springs and see the pink door, but this post definitely makes me want to go now. I love how you showed a different side I haven’t seen before!
Xo, Brianne
http://www.scrubsandsparkles.com
All three of those doors are super cool! That pink one is my favorite – you definitely don’t see that around very often 😉
so fun!! i love this – the pink door is pretty, but there are so many other swoon worthy places!
lauren
LMents of Style
Your photos are always so gorgeous! I love the pink door. Palm Springs looks beautiful!
These houses are beautiful! I love that the backyards open into a golf course. How cool is that? I love the view of the mountains and of course, that lovely pink door.
I find it so cool how one door can be so well known. I think it is such an iconic door now!
I’ve never had Palm Strings on my tourism wishlist, but the photos you posted are gorgeous! I love the colorful cacti and the pops of color. The metal door covers are intriguing.
I absolutely love the color of that door. It is very feminine. I think your blog post will sound creepy if it is a black door. Oh, if it is black, I would not love to enter it. I am glad its not and I think that everyone would love to stay in that spectacular place.
This looks like such a cool house. I love the pink food.
Angela
I’ve been to Palm Springs several times, but haven’t really noticed the colorful doors! I gotta be more observant on our next trip!
I absolutely LOVE this post idea. I have been looking at doors lately. I think they can really describe a person and are something that should not be missed in a home.
So many beautiful corners in Palm Springs! Loving all your photos!
Sportsanista
This is such a fun post idea!! I love checking out other people’s doors. I think that you can really tell a lot about a person based on the colour of their door.
Charlene The Frugal Fashionista
I wish I had fun doors like this near me! The pink one is my favorite!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Oh my gosh I love this idea!!! This is too fun. Loving this and all your fun travel posts!
xo,
Rachel
http://simplypoisedfashion.com
Sounds like an amazing trip!! Your photos are beautiful! The icon pink door is definitely my favorite though.
Xo,
Courtney http://www.whatcourtwore.com
I have never been to Palms Springs, but I love the fresh clean look. I have always wanted to visit it so I am going to have to make plans.