So you get freezes or floods. So your garden is small. These palms send excuses riding off into the tropical sunset

The great room in Kelly Oxford’s 1960s Los Angeles home combines a monochromatic palette with bursts of color — and quirky touches

This resort town knows how to make a statement — think California modern with a fun and fashionable twist

Get the look of the tropics without the full-on sun and high humidity — parlor palm tolerates regular indoor conditions with aplomb

Conjure a sultry vibe or bring welcome life to modern rooms. Whatever your interior design style, palm trees are the ticket to enhancing it

Kick it up at home with palm-leaf motifs, splashes of aqua and citrus hues, and decorating touches with a little wink

The city’s 10th annual festival celebrates midcentury architecture and design. Here’s a look at what’s on view

Weighed down by black-heavy ’80s style, a California desert home gets a fun and lighthearted look just right for its midcentury roots

Towering and tolerant, this tree blends in, stands out and happily stars in vacation photos

Travel back in time at the restored Desert Star while you’re visiting for Modernism Week