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e first boutique hotel in the communit y of Indian Wells
reflects the artistic vision of famed, Los Angeles-based interior
designer Mart yn Lawrence Bullard.
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urrounded by the desert and nestled in the Coachella
Valley, the Sands Hotel & Spa is worth the trip.
Ideally located near El Paseo Shopping District—often
described as the Rodeo Drive of the desert—and adjacent to
the popular live music and restaurant venue e Nest, the first
boutique hotel in Indian Wells is the result of a successful
collaboration between PRG Hospitality Group and interior
designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
e team already has a number of unique hospitality
projects under its belt, including the Holiday House in Palm
Springs and Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa in Laguna Beach.
For this project, the challenge consisted of completely
remodeling a late 1950s-era property. New buildings were
added to the existent structure and renovations took place
both outside and inside. On the exterior, the pink backdrop
sets the tone for what is discovered inside the hotel. e rich
color palette features emerald greens and deep blues, as well
as black-and-white details. "e one rule I've always stuck
to is be honest," says Bullard. "ere's no point in creating a
decorative scheme on or around something you don't believe
in. . . . To be a straight shooter is always the best policy. en
you know where you stand and can create something beautiful
together." Precisely like this project.
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