Photos by Nathan Moulton

An updated home with 1950s vibes Midcentury modern style is often sleek and airy, but sometimes it?s just plain fun, too. That?s the case with this two-bedroom, two-bath home in Palm Desert, California. Modestly sized at 1,391 square feet, the 1956 home?s exterior is a striking flamingo pink with white trim.

Retro-inspired globe pendant lights start at the home?s entrance and continue to the living room, adding a bit of whimsy to the interior. We wish the listing was fully staged, but you can still appreciate the show-stopping open concept living room, with large floor-to-ceiling glass, clerestory windows, and wood ceilings. V-shaped support beams break up the space, while a new kitchen uses solid wood cabinets, vintage appliances, and white countertops to try and replicate that 1950s feel. Restored wood paneling and a brick fireplace with mustard accents add coziness to the home, and the entire living room looks out onto a saltwater pool with new heater and pump. The home is also located on Parkview Drive, a street that will soon have a section of the CV link?a bike, jogging, and small electric vehicle path that will connect eight Coachella Valley cities. Interested" 72862 Parkview Drive is on the market now for $600,000.

The open-concept living room features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, globe pendant lights, and views out to the saltwater pool.

A new kitchen made to fit 1950s style with soli...