Christopher Kennedy Inc

Join us online at 4pm eastern today for a fun virtual discussion on designing for outdoor spaces!

Whether your Sundays are for sleeping in, or for side hustle, I believe in the importance of restorative sleep. That's why I am so thrilled to announce that I have launched my own line of mattresses! Learn more at link in profile Our mattresses are made in a family-owned, second-generation workshop in Orange County that has been building mattresses since 1988. #sundaymorning #sundays #sunday #sundayfunday #sidehustle #happysunday #midcentury ... #ChristopherKennedyCompound #CaliforniaModern #PalmSprings #palmdesert #coachellavalley #laquinta #modernism #modernisminteriordesign #makingmidcenturymodern #midcenturymademodern #finditstyleit #homestyle #homedecor #interiordesign #christopherkennedymodernism #abmathome #homewithrue #makehomeyours #purposeinstyle #howwedwell See more

We are saying Welcome at our retail shop this weekend, as our Palm Springs tourist season officially kicks off! Temps are 15 degrees above normal, but that isn’t keeping people away. Shop online at christopherkennedy.com or in-store!

In the lobby at Groom, wood planking from my friends at NaturaPlank create a sense of warmth and escape. These planks are available online and are super easy to install. Since we were mixing shades of brown and grey throughout the day spa space, I ordered mostly the Chocolate Hazel Browns colorway, but mixed in a few of their grey planks to tie the space together. The peel-and-stick planks are sustainably-forested real wood and easy to install. They instantly transport the spa's clientele when they walk in the door. : @nathancoxstudios

During the first month of the pandemic lockdown, my aesthetician, Kyle, asked me to pick a couple paint colors for his day spa. I tried to do just that, but a flood inspiration came over me. And fair warning: I’m not good at picking just a few paint colors. Obviously, his type of business was completely shut down by the State orders during the initial quarantine, and in fact, he was only allowed to reopen a few weeks ago. He was closed for about six months. So Kyle thought ...he would do a little updating to his space by painting some walls. He didn't have much budget -- but he had time. I had a little extra time, too. Turns out, I couldn’t help myself but to design an entirely new look for his space. You know that I believe in the power of design. The power of design to transform our moods. The power of design to influence our behaviors. The power of design to level-up a business, and change a life in the process. My team and I volunteered to come up with a plan for Kyle that included a complete redesign and even new branding. With a lot of sweat equity from Kyle, his parents, and my own team the vision was brought to life! Several companies that I work with also opened up their hearts and wallets to support this local business. PlanIt Reprographics, who does all my plan printing, generously printed an incredible photo mural for me. (You will see that tomorrow's post!) My good pal Lenny Vainberg, of Living Décor, donated the show-stopping NaturaPlank wood panels that adorn the treatment room, featured here, as well as the lobby. Thank you, thank you! It's almost a cliche to say that giving back is really selfish, because it makes you feel so good. But in this case, it was absolutely true for me. Even though our design firm stayed busy during the pandemic, focusing on helping someone else kept my mind busy and my thoughts positive. Re-inventing this space for Kyle was one of the bright spots of 2020 for me, and really helped get me through the stressful time that was the initial lockdown. Welcome to the new GROOM! Watch this space over the next several days for a full photo tour!

Sophisticated and exotic, the La Palma wall covering by Cathrine Martin for Mokum, adds a whimsical mood to any space. @we_love_fabric @catherinemartindesigns