--- title: "Moderne Builders — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/moderne-builders-pfvwus-pf~126863064 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~126863064.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Moderne Builders" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a7233f8a044fd761_7249-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Palm Springs, California 92264, United States" latitude: 33.8018 longitude: -116.517 phone: "(760) 910-5473" website: http://modebuild.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 292 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # Moderne Builders Original Houzz profile: [Moderne Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/moderne-builders-pfvwus-pf~126863064) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Palm Springs, CA - **Serves:** Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, North Palm Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Weekend consultations With over 20 years experience, Moderne Builders is a respected construction firm in the Palm Springs area specializing in Modern and Mid-Century design oriented residential renovations and construction. First, we start with the existing conditions of the home and site, assess your needs for function and flow, style, the use of materials and, of course, budget. As design-centered remodeling experts, Moderne Builders will help you “juggle” it so it all falls into place. It’s key to work with people who understand each phase and all the inherent details so that it all comes together in the best way possible – and not every firm can do this. You can expect us to provide with realistic time frames and transparent services. A good contractor will do what you say, a great contractor will take what you want and create something with their expertise that goes beyond what you could imagine – while still managing the quality and cost. We are great contractors. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Architectural Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Architectural Drawings - Home Restoration ### Areas Served - Palm Desert - Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage - North Palm Springs ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 600,000 Every project in unique and depends on the overall scope from basic home remodel to larger scale additions, pools, landscapes, etc. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Moderne Builders | | Address | Palm Springs, California 92264, United States | | Phone | (760) 910-5473 | | Website | http://modebuild.com/ | | License Number | 414671 | | Followers on Houzz | 292 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://afsmagazine.com/Black-Desert-House-Mark-Atlan ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Moderne Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/moderne-builders-pfvwus-pf~126863064) - **Website:** http://modebuild.com/ - **Phone:** (760) 910-5473 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2018), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — William Harris, March 2021** > This review is late to the game, but I hired Avian in 2019 to completely renovate my Donald Wexler mid-century house, built by the Alexander company. Avian was a godsend and a delight to work with. Not a day goes by that I am not glad I chose her to be my General contractor. Biggest selling point is that she understands these houses, their quirks, and where to add the most value through renovation. She did not cut corners, but she also was quick to find ways to stretch the budget. Another selling point is she has a fabulous design point of view for these homes, and her attention to the fine details really brought the house together. She helped me immensely on what was a MASSIVE project and thankfully has become a friend in the process. We did every bathroom, the kitchen, diamond ground concrete flooring, indoor and outdoor painting, poured concrete in the backyard(sorry about that one Avian :-P), electrical, windows, sliders, moved walls, added closets, and the list goes on and on. The final product is a literal show-piece. If you saw my house before, the renovation and saw it now, you would not have any doubt as to whether Avian gets the job done. The best part is I've made a friend in the process. **★★★★★ — Kristi V, Oct. 2017** > We hired Avian and Moderne Builders for a much needed, complete remodel of our mid-century home in Palm Springs. We are very happy with the outcome, and would hire her again without hesitation. Our house looks amazing. Avian treated our home like it was her own. Her care and attention to every detail were awesome! She had great design ideas and a wonderful vision that we would never had seen on our own. She worked within our budget, and we even came in just a little under budget! She had great ideas to stretch our money, while keeping the look and feel upscale as possible. Avian was great to work with – fun, collaborative, and creative. > > The kitchen design utilized our space in a great way – it is beautiful and the kitchen feels much bigger. We moved and removed walls in the bathrooms to open up the space. They are bright, calm, airy spaces now. The polished concrete floors are a highlight of the house – everyone loves them. > > This was our first remodel experience, and we heard many horror stories about bad contractors. Happily, we never had a concern about anything, even with a few minor (expected) bumps along the way. Our previously tired, worn out, dated house is now a beautiful, up to date home that we LOVE. Avian is one of a kind! We would recommend Avian and Moderne Builders to anyone! **★★★★★ — Stephanie Yates, Sept. 2017** > We would hire Avian Rogers/Moderne Builders again in a heartbeat! She brought such fresh ideas, technical expertise, creative vision -- and much appreciated good humor -- to our months-long renovation, turning a "good bones" but neglected mid-century modern home into the stylish Palm Springs villa ("Plumeria Sands") of our dreams. There were umpteen challenges along the way: structural, monetary, logistical, weather, you name it -- but Avian helped us clear every hurdle without losing sight of our aesthetic and financial goals. > > Because we live 2 hours away from the work site, it was essential to have a reliable, detail-oriented contractor who would be accessible from afar. I'm also one of those involved clients with endless ideas of my own; Avian not only tolerates my many schemes, but is willing to work together. I'm certain that collaborative spirit elevated the finished product beyond initial expectations. I developed so much respect for the career's worth of experience Avian brings to the table, for I know she helped us avoid the kind of pitfalls that lead to those abundant "horror stories" you always hear. Best of all, she has remained available for fine-tuning the results, follow-up phases, and friendly local advice. > > Honestly, even though the project seemed never-ending and mentally exhausting at times (they always do!), now that it's done I'm so proud to show off our house and already feel the itch to work with Avian transforming another "ugly ducking." I hope some day we can do just that! **★★★★★ — G Milford, Oct. 2016** > We hired Moderne Builders for renovation on a 40 year old condo we purchased in 2012. Working with Avian was easy and her creative design vision made all the difference in the final product. As this was a long distance renovation for us, we were able to relax and trust in her process. > > She made it fun for us by sending photos of items she thought we might like in the condo, found on her days off while shopping. Communicating with us on the progress and guiding us through the build. > > We did have a few hiccups, as happens with all renovations, but these were handled professionally and served to only enhance our confidence in her abilities. > > Moderne Builders is the complete package. From design planning, thru construction, home decor etc, and the result, a great end product. > > We couldn't be happier. **★★★★★ — Michael Lawrence, Oct. 2016** > Avian recently transformed my 1970's Mediterranean home in South PS. My goal was to maintain the original architect's Spanish style and incorporate a modern feel. Avian was instrumental in design and execution. My home was transformed into one of the most beautiful "Med Mod" homes in PS. Avian has a keen eye for design and detail and after we discussed our ideas, Avian made recommendations for a majority of the finishes. She is a true professional and has great vision. **★★★★★ — vivitiv, Dec. 2015** > The Moderne Builders team has done a bang up job, on our condo remodel. Our mid-century condo was in major need of repair and a major remodel. It was an amalgam of original walls, windows, fixtures, appliances and cheap updates from the early 1960s on that no longer functioned properly, and were firmly rooted in the past. Moderne worked closely with us to reconfigure the space from floor to ceiling, maintaining some original elements, but more importantly rethinking how to update the space in a contemporary fashion, offering advice and idea always with our budget in mind. **★★★★★ — backstrom25, June 2015** > I hired Avian Rogers of Moderne Builders in 2013 to gut and transform a beautifully situated, but otherwise completely dated (and crumbling) 1980's vintage condo in the Palm Springs area. The results, in a word, were transformational! We now have a showplace that belongs in the pages of a design magazine. > > Though our condo had great bones--a terrific view, high ceilings, large spaces-- it was marred by dated baths (with carpet), a decrepit kitchen walled-off kitchen, ugly arches, etc.-- just a piece of (indescribable) work. Avian came up with a design to bring it up to date with an open layout and contemporary finishes that went beyond anything we imagined. She straightened arches, knocked down walls, installed a massive Caesarstone peninsula, and beautiful (though affordable) tile and cabinets that just knock your socks off. Having seen her work in other area homes, we trusted Avian with many of the design choices, and she didn't disappoint. Her work catches the vibe of modern Palm Springs (with a nod to mid-century) and that's what we wanted: bathrooms are models of contemporary design, with hip tiles up to the ceiling, beautiful custom mirrors and frameless shower doors; the kitchen, which once seemed small, now easily accommodates two cooks in a sleek, contemporary space (Avian used IKEA cabinets, but somehow transformed them to look completely custom and one-of-a kind); with the paint choices, the living and bedrooms seem even bigger than before. The place went from ragged and ugly to simply amazing thanks to Avian's vision, and in fact we're now the envy of the neighbors. During the high season our condo is on the rental market and there is intense competition to book it! > > Avian was a pleasure to work with and kept us apprised of progress, often calling at the end of each day with updates and questions. The work of Moderne Builders couldn't be of higher quality: impeccable tile work, electrical, and carpentry. (One example: in areas where she had to change the architecture, she even matched the wall textures so perfectly that no one would know there had been changes made. ) > > In all, Moderne Builders did a truly remarkable job on our condo--soon to be a retirement home-- and we couldn't be happier. Avian's design work is first rate and deserves wider recognition. We urge others in the Palm Springs area to give Avian and Moderne Builders a try. > > Martin Backstrom, PhD. UC Berkeley **★★★★★ — Alex Roy, May 2015** > Avian is very helpful, insightful, and experienced and is capable of taking a house that is a tear down and turning it into an awesome house. I am in the process of renovating one of my properties with her help. **★★★★★ — Tara, Dec. 2014** > Avian is incredible to work with. We bought this mid-century house when I was 7 months pregnant and living in another country. I was not present at all through the duration of this renovation except for making a few design choices via text message. I finally got to go down after the majority of the project was finished and I was blown away! I expected it to be good but not as good as it could have been since I had very little input throughout the renovation. I could not have been more wrong! In fact I think Avian did a better job without me being there! The workmanship is meticulous. Avian is a perfectionist and that definitely shows. I feel Avian renovated this house with the care she would have renovated her own. > > Avian is also very intuitive and just knew my design aesthetic. Everything she picked out for me was as good or better than what I could have picked out myself. The whole house is entirely cohesive, which is important as it is only 1225 square feet. > > Avian also made great suggestions on areas where we could trim down our costs. She suggested to go with ikea cabinets, which at first I completely wasn't in agreement with as I love custom kitchens. But we picked the high gloss white cabinets and she got her cabinet maker to make some custom walnut cabinets and panels. It looks spectacular! - and to be honest looks completely custom! So glad I took her advice! > > Finally, Avian just has spectacular design vision. As soon as she saw the property she knew where to remove walls, add windows, change patio door locations and raise ceilings! And looking at the final product she was completely right with all her recommendations! Working with Avian is like having a contractor, interior designer and architect all rolled into one highly energetic and passionate person! > > I almost forgot to mention that she is now doing our landscaping design! And it looks incredible too! She truly is the most talented person and I am so pleased that we found her to renovate our vacation house! **★★★★★ — judyhaft, Nov. 2014** > Avian is a rare find, and we feel very fortunate to have worked with her and the Moderne Builders team. Avian's vision transformed our humble little circa 1960's grandma ranch house into a fresh, light-filled architectural stunner. > Avian is not only exceptionally talented at design and contracting but she has the patience and love of a saint. From the beginning stages of our project I soon realized I could trust her so completely....in design as well as execution, that I was able to experience the project with virtually no stress. > Thanks to Avian our home is a beautiful modern space that everyone has fallen in love with, that no one wants to leave! The results far exceed anything we could have imagined possible! ## Selected projects - [Desert Black House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-black-house-pj-vj~614613) - Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Photos: 11 - [Garden Fresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-fresh-pj-vj~1532368) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This fabulous mid-century project began as a run down fuddy-duddy that needed a vision and pretty much everything that went along with the transformation! We opened the kitchen up more so that it the space was more expansive and used the floor space better. The island is a wonderful focal point, great style with the waterfall side but great functionality with all the counter space and easy access to the outside. To add beauty and drama, I put a window at the end of the living wall to capture the… - [Inca Trail Double Butterfly](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inca-trail-double-butterfly-pj-vj~800687) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 17 - [Plumeria Sands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plumeria-sands-pj-vj~2404804) - Location: Palm Desert, CA - Photos: 32 - [The Mesa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-mesa-pj-vj~802124) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 15 - [Desert Soul Mid-Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-soul-mid-century-pj-vj~2102767) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 29 - [The Jerry Lewis House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-jerry-lewis-house-pj-vj~1143934) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: It’s fun to imagine the famed comedian Jerry Lewis and his Rat Pack pals holding court over martinis in this Deepwell home. However, the 1958-built house was in a sorry state of Spanish/Tudor hodge-podge when we took on the project to re-invigorate the property with its mid-century roots while meeting the demands of modern living. A prime goal was to re-orient the home in order to capture the property’s spectacular views and to expand the outdoor living spaces. A new modernist-themed master suit… - [Orange Slice Mid-Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orange-slice-mid-century-modern-pj-vj~800693) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 23 - [Concrete Floors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-floors-pj-vj~802233) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~802221) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Mondrian Mid-Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mondrian-mid-century-pj-vj~6413911) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 58 - [Estrella Star Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/estrella-star-modern-pj-vj~6145716) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 30 - [Aqua + Steel Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aqua-steel-modern-pj-vj~6068236) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 28 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/moderne-builders-pfvwus-pf~126863064) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165297778/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [sonoma23's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45092338/list/sonoma23-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sonoma23) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where are the wavy wall tiles from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Tracy! Those fabulous tiles are from Porcelanosa Tile. This particular tile is called London Nacar, I think. Clients just love it as I've used in a few different projects. **Q: Cabinets and flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood was used for the cabinets? What is the flooring? A: Hi Merylr! The wood cabinetry and peninsula back is walnut, one of my absolute favorites! Floors are diamond ground concrete floors, also a great option if your home is built slab-on-grade. We actually grind the original structural slab to create a fabulously stylish and durable floor. **Q: What floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* Tile is on the floor? A: Floors are diamond ground concrete floors, also a great option if your home is built slab-on-grade. We actually grind the original structural slab to create a fabulously stylish and durable floor. We "score" the floor in large format dimensions for a chic architectural look. No grout lines either! **Q: Where is the Hand Shower from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am struggling to find square hand shower. A: The hand shower along with the whole line I've used often in my work is from Hans Grohe called "Purivita" It's gorgeous with the shapely high-gloss white and chrome look -- elegant and sensual yet very clean modern. Pacific Sales carries this product line. **Q: What tile did you use for the backsplash? Cost and Vendor?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Perch! I used a wonderful tile from Ann Sacks, it's a 1/2" by 2" tile, white with a subtle gray border. Great texture but modern and clean looking. They also offer this line in many different colors. **Q: Rug?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi - this is a great rug It adds such nice texture. Where is it from? Thanks A: I think it's from West Elm or Crate and Barrel, don't remember. I love the eco-chic, chunky style of yarn. It's held up really well, too! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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