Modern Desert Home Design
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Inspiration for Modern Desert Home Design
In the desert, light and texture create an intriguing interplay that has inspired home design for decades. It’s a juxtaposition of ruggedness and whimsy built on a deep connection to nature, clean lines, and subtle texture. Explore the modern desert aesthetic with us and how it can be used to inspire an entertaining space that feels both stylishly modern and comfortably warm.
Streamline Texture
The desert landscape is abundant with texture – both rough and resilient and light and delicate. Wall finishings, furnishings, and cabinetry are all core elements of a functional entertaining space that can be enhanced by incorporating texture. The key is to streamline tone and color to create a subtle effect that is built around fine details.
Within the living room, custom cabinetry offers a solution for storage and artistic display. Rift cut door styles provide delicate graining that complements the textural focus of the modern desert design. In this highly skilled technique, craftsmen saw perpendicular to the woodgrain producing a fine, linear finish as opposed to the large arching or circular patterns that are present in plain sawn designs. Accentuate these delicate details with a neutral stain and inset door style.
Incorporate Muted Colors
The desert’s arid expanse is a canvas of muted earth tones and sun-kissed shades of amber. Wood-Mode finishes such as Driftwood, French Biscuit as well as creamy whites play beautifully against deeper shades, such as Iron Gray and Java.
Natural clay plaster is a desert-indigenous material that can be used to finish interior walls with a gentle color gradient.
Add punctuations of color around the room using natural accents such concrete, stone, and unlacquered brass. Linen and leather beautifully accent furnishings while maintaining the airy ambience of the desert.
Lean into Nature
Desert home design has long been influenced by a connection to the natural world. When creating your desert-inspired sanctuary, seek opportunities to expand the living space into the outdoors, and bring the outdoors in.
Outdoor fire tables, infrared heaters, and insulating curtains can be used to extend use in regions where cooler temperatures are present. Likewise, overhead coverage, motorized adjustable pergolas, and ceiling fans will help to maintain comfort during warmer seasons.
Inside the home, seek to align living spaces with the rhythms of nature. Position seating around natural light sources and preserve open living spaces to maximize airflow. Interior lighting can be designed to enhance the room and mimic the sun’s natural resolution. For example, overhead lighting best represents the bright sunlight present midday, while light at eye-level more accurately depicts what is seen late afternoon and into the evening. Layer eye-level lighting into the room using integrated LED lighting mounted under cabinets or inside glass-front cabinetry. Dimmer controls on overhead lighting can also help to transition the space from morning to night.
Home design is a highly personal journey. Whether you are seeking inspiration, or you already have a vision that requires a custom design, our team of dealers and designers can help you create a home that represents your personality and the way you live. Request an inspiration brochure or visit a showroom near you when you’re ready to get started.
