Maison Bleue Moderne, a 1958 William Krisel-designed Alexander Company midcentury modern home, was recently reimagined by interior designer Michelle Boudreau. With all the designer appointed details it was one of many homes open for tours during Modernism Week 2022. The last time I attended Modernism Week in 2020, I also visited a William Krisel home, but Maison Bleue Moderne was quite different. It took the spirit of the existing midcentury modern architecture and incorporated modern amenities and modern designer-appointed details…and the color blue.
The home, located in the Vista Las Palmas section of Palm Springs, encompasses 2400 square feet of interior space. However, in true midcentury modern style, the boundary between the indoors and out are blurred with bedroom and bath spaces that lead to protected outdoor spaces and windows throughout the home. The interior living spaces open up to the exterior spaces, allowing for seamless living and entertaining both indoors and out.