I'm the worst client there is,” says AD PRO Directory designer Sheldon Harte about his recent makeover of a 1941 Spanish-style Palm Springs, California, home he shares with his husband. “I can make decisions all day long for other people, but when the world is my own oyster, there are just too many choices.” Harte's candid admission reveals the challenge of personal projects where every choice reflects individual taste.
Creating a multilayered, highly personal haven filled with contemporary art, antiques, texture, pattern, and color was the goal for Harte. His husband, John Combs, provided carte blanche for the design, a testament to their trust and the love underlying this transformative process that turned a historic home into a vibrant oasis.
Situated in the city's Old Las Palmas enclave, the space honors its Spanish roots while marrying contemporary updates. Harte’s design choices – such as separating the primary suite, adding an additional fireplace, and installing steel windows – rekindle the home’s original charm while enhancing its modern usability, creating a unique blend of past and present.
The renovations focused on restoring the home’s integrity and sense of place while ensuring functionality. By reconfiguring rooms, beefing up ceiling beams, creating arches, and choosing French black limestone flooring, Harte designed a stylish backdrop for the couple’s extensive art collection and provided an inviting space for entertaining.
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