Meiselman Articles
Insights, tips, and stories about Meiselman homes and
their thoughtful restoration
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You Can Actually Stay in Our Meiselman Home — And It’s Everything You’d Expect
That’s right. You Can Actually Stay in Our Meiselman Home — And It’s Everything You’d Expect I’ve talked a lot about whatMarch 10, 2026 -
When the Future Came to Town – Googie Architecture in Palm Springs
Googie emerged in the late 1940s out of Southern California, born from a collision of postwar optimism, booming car culture, and aFebruary 27, 2026 -
The Timeless Appeal of the Eames Lounge Chair
There are few pieces of furniture as instantly recognizable—or as coveted—as the Eames Lounge Chair. With its sculptural silhouette of molded plywoodFebruary 12, 2026 -
Meiselman Registry – New Logo & Postcard
We’re excited to announce that we have a brand-new logo—and it feels like it just rolled in off a sunbaked highway somewhereFebruary 11, 2026 -
How to Create an Accurate Floor Plan Quick, Easy and FREE
Your home is likely your most valuable asset, yet many homeowners don’t have a comprehensive, accurate floor plan on file. This oversightJanuary 27, 2026 -
Pool and Spa: When a Dream Becomes a Nightmare
When a Dream Feature Becomes a Nightmare If you’ve ever looked at photos of classic Palm Springs midcentury modern homes, the poolJanuary 27, 2026 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Part 7 – Landscaping for Desert Modernism: Xeriscaping with Style
Our mid-century modern desert landscape design includes guidance on finding the right designer and a comprehensive budget breakdown.November 25, 2025 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Part 5 – Design Decisions: Honoring Original Intent vs. Modern Needs
Balancing authenticity and modern living in MCM restoration: Our philosophy for preserving original features while updating kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring systems.November 24, 2025 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Part 4 – The Big Picture: Our Restoration Plan and Budget
Our exact Meiselman restoration budget breakdown: kitchen, bathrooms, terrazzo floors, pool, HVAC, and plumbing. Why our “simple update” became a full renovation.November 24, 2025 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Part 3 – Due Diligence: What We Learned During Inspection
Home inspection lessons from our Meiselman restoration: Why standard inspections miss critical issues in 1960s homes and how to avoid $50K inNovember 24, 2025 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Part 6 – Permitting and Planning: Navigating Palm Springs Regulations
Our MCM restoration halted for 6 weeks over permits. Learn Palm Springs building permit requirements, costs, and why getting permits upfront savesNovember 24, 2025 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Part 2 – The Search: Finding “The One” in Palm Springs
How We Found Our 1960s Jack Meiselman Home in Palm Springs. Learn our house-hunting tips and tricks, including our criteria, search strategy,November 24, 2025 -
Our Meiselman Journey: Introduction – Restoring a Midcentury Modern Dream
Follow our complete restoration of a 1960s Jack Meiselman midcentury modern home in Palm Springs. Honest budgets, design decisions, and practical adviceNovember 21, 2025 -
Park Imperial North, A Midcentury Modern Condo Development by Jack Meiselman
Discover the allure of midcentury modern living with Jack Meiselman’s Park Imperial North, a groundbreaking condominium development in Palm Springs. Designed byOctober 28, 2025 -
John “Jack” Moyer – MCM Architect and Jack Meiselman’s Designer
John “Jack” Moyer, was a pivotal figure in Palm Springs’ mid-century modern architectural boom. As the primary architect for developer Jack Meiselman,October 28, 2025 -
Barry Berkus – Modernist Architect and Housing Innovator
Barry Berkus was a prolific midcentury modern architect who began his career designing the iconic Park Imperial North condominium development in PalmNovember 3, 2021 -
When History Records Names of Builders Of City, Meiselman Will Be High on List
When history records the names of those who have helped build the City of Palm Springs, the name Jack Meiselman will beNovember 3, 2021 -
Meiselman, Moyer built innovative homes that gave personality to Palm Springs area
Meiselman, Moyer built innovative homes that gave personality to Palm Springs areaNovember 3, 2021 -
Celebrating Jack Meiselman: The Visionary Who Made Palm Springs a Midcentury Modern Paradise
Celebrating Jack Meiselman: The Visionary Who Made Palm Springs a Midcentury Modern ParadiseNovember 3, 2021