Meiselman Articles

Insights, tips, and stories about Meiselman homes and
their thoughtful restoration

  • Meiselman vs Alexander – Different Takes on the Same Elevations & Rooflines

    The Elevations From the street, a Meiselman and an Alexander have a lot in common — and that’s intentional. Both builders were working from…

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  • The Iconic Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

    In the pantheon of mid-century modern furniture, few pieces command attention quite like the Egg Chair. With its bold, curvaceous form that seems to…

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  • The Teardrop Pool: A Jack Meiselman Signature

    If you have toured enough Palm Springs backyards, you start to notice a pattern. The early Alexander homes? Big, boxy, rectangular pools — the…

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  • The Restaurants Michelin Missed: Four Palm Springs Gems That Deserve to Be on Your List

    By Susan  |  Meiselman Registry Lifestyle Blog Let me be upfront: I love the Michelin Guide. I think the eight Palm Springs restaurants they’ve…

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  • Desert Dining Perfected: The Michelin-Recognized Restaurants in Palm Springs

    By Susan  |  Meiselman Registry Lifestyle Blog Okay, let me just say it: Palm Springs has always had great food. But there’s something about…

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  • How to Pick a Vacation Rental Manager for Your Midcentury Modern Home in Palm Springs

    TL;DR Choosing a property manager isn’t just about who has the flashiest pitch deck. Look at their portfolio, where their bookings come from, their…

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  • The 12 Best Slow-Growing Indoor Plants for Your Mid-Century Modern Home

    Introduction Palm Springs MCM homes are all about clean lines, warm materials, and that indoor-outdoor flow — so your houseplants need to earn their…

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  • The Essential Guide to Palm Springs Short-Term Rental Rules

    Introduction If you own a piece of Palm Springs mid-century magic—or you’re dreaming about buying one—there’s a good chance a short-term rental is somewhere…

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  • Is a Meiselman Home in Palm Springs a Good Investment?

    If you’ve ever stood in the living room of a Meiselman original — glass wall slid open, mountains framed like a piece of art…

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  • How to Choose the Perfect Cornhole Set: Your Ultimate Backyard Game Guide

    Everything you need to know before buying the cornhole set that’ll become the centerpiece of every backyard hangout. Let’s be real — there’s nothing…

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