Tour Trixie Motel Designer Dani Dazey's Renovated Palm Springs Passion Project

Just a few hours' drive from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, designer Dani Dazey's desert home sits nestled between cactus gardens, doused in nostalgic colors. Now an Airbnb, the house got its humble beginning from an appreciation of retro, midcentury-modern style and deep designer roots. “I love Palm Springs," Dani says. "My mom was from Palm Springs, born and raised, my grandma and a lot of my relatives live and lived out here. [It's] known for design, specifically midcentury design, funky colors and prints. Palm Springs is full of personality."

“Owning a home was something that I was striving for for so many years," Dani says. "I saw this house and it was so cute and so special that I just fell in love with it right off the bat. [It] ended up being my first home. And it actually kind of launched my interior design career."

The gorgeous mountain scenery, desert gardens and, of course, a statement orange door gave Dani the push to purchase. But once the keys were in hand, she realized a few renovations were in store, starting with the living room. “The living room had amazing bones, but was all white walls and gray floors and had zero personality,” she says. “That was the first order of business.”

Dani outfitted the living room with her signature blend of bold colors and patterns. “I really leaned into the orange and I wanted it to feel rich with texture and with color," she explains. "People come visit this city wanting to experience that era, that architecture, that design. So I want to give it to them."