ABOUT BLUE DESERT INC

Mark LaPalm:

Founder of Blue Desert, Mark LaPalm comes to Arizona from Michigan, where he has been practicing his craft of interior design for over 15 years. His modern classic livable style is one of his career trademarks. The driving force to cementing Mark’s success in the industry, though, has been his skill of listening to each client’s needs and ideas. He continuously brings those ideas to life in a beautiful and timely manner.

Mark’s design philosophy is that great interiors are created like a work of art. By layering the elements of form, color, texture and light, he creates your own finely detailed oasis. Some of his special talents that he brings to your project are blending of modern and classic styles, innovative lighting, exquisite window treatments and exceptional fine art selection.

Blue Desert Inc:

Blue Desert, Inc is a nationally renowned design firm serving clients in Arizona, California and Michigan from our studio in the East Phoenix valley. At Blue Desert, Inc, we provide unique interior design solutions for residential, commercial and healthcare environments.

Our diversified design range allows us to bring out the true potential in every project we accept. We guide each of our clients to explore and challenge their design sense. Through this collaboration, a truly individual vision is born.Our application of specialty talents will bring this vision to life. Design Concept Development, Plan Review, Architectural Detailing, Space Planning, Kitchen & Bath Design, and Tile Design are just a few of those skills. At Blue Desert, Inc, these abilities join aesthetic form and function together as one, inspiring and enriching your life at home or work.

Credentials:

Listed State of Michigan - Qualified Interior Designer
Lead Designer for 4 of 7 Residences "Home-A-Rama", Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan, 2004
First outside Designer to design a permanent vignette for Virginia Tile Company
Designed a prototype retail store for Roush Industries/Roush Racing

Publications / Seen In:

Phoenix Home & Garden
Detroit Free Press
The Detroit News
Macomb Daily

Community:

Celebration of the Arts for Children with Disabilities Sponsor & Volunteer, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 2008
Silent Auction Committee Member, Serious Moonlight, Cranbrook 2002, 2005, 2006
Silent Auction Co-Chair, Serious Moonlight, Cranbrook, 2004
Special Events Chair, International Furnishings and Design Association, 2001
"Current Trends in Tile Products & Implementation" Speaker and Participant, DSO Showhouse 2004
Showhouse Participant, Detroit Symphony Orchestra 2003
Showhouse Participant Fisher Mansion, Detroit Symphony Orchestra 1999