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address: "77564 A County Club Drive, Suite 150, Palm Desert, California 92211, United States"
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# 1st Atrium, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [1st Atrium, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/1st-atrium-inc-pfvwus-pf~667639824)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Palm Desert, CA
- **Serves:** Indio, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Thousand Palms, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 25 Ideabook Saves
- Family owned
- 35 years in business
- Speaks German

Arne Perthus, the president and owner, is an European engineer and hands on with all New Home Construction, Home Remodeling and Swimming Pools jobs, making sure no detail is left undone. Arne's 35 years of knowledge in both European and American engineering, home remodeling and new home construction ensure you are getting the very best, all while at an extremely competitive price.

1st Atrium Inc. is also skilled with special and custom home improvements including granite counter, tile work, wrought iron, interlocking pavers, pond's, exterior kitchens, landscaping and concrete.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Extensions
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Garage Building
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Flooring Installation
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Project Management
- Tile Installation
- Custom Home Bars
- Countertop Installation
- Roof Replacement
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- House Framing
- Wood Floor Installation
- Green Building
- Window Replacement
- Shower Installation
- Concrete Construction
- Deck Repair
- Barn Design & Construction
- Tiny House Construction
- Carport Installation
- Crown Molding Installation
- Lighting Installation
- Masonry
- Baseboard Installation
- Modular Home Additions
- Fireplace Installation
- Stucco Installation
- Metal Roofing
- Composition Roofing
- Drywall Texturing
- Skylight Installation
- Tile Roofing
- Electric Fireplace Installation
- Stucco Repair
- Brick Siding
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Water Heater Installation
- Torch Down Roofing

### Areas Served

- Indio
- Cathedral City
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- La Quinta
- Desert Hot Springs
- Rancho Mirage
- Thousand Palms
- Bermuda Dunes
- Indian Wells
- Indio Hills

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 1 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | 1st Atrium, Inc. |
| Address | 77564 A County Club Drive, Suite 150, Palm Desert, California 92211, United States |
| Phone | (760) 880-6606 |
| Website | https://firstatrium.com |
| License Number | 836088 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.firstatrium.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [1st Atrium, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/1st-atrium-inc-pfvwus-pf~667639824)
- **Website:** https://firstatrium.com
- **Phone:** (760) 880-6606

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- California licensed and insured \| B1 General Contractor \| C10 Electrical Contractor \|
- C53 Swimming Pool and Spa Contractor \|  Featured in April 2017 Architectural Digest

## Selected projects

- [Desert Oasis Escape \| Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-oasis-escape-design-and-build-pj-vj~7349610)
  - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
  - Photos: 100
- [Industrial \| Modern \| Bathroom Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/industrial-modern-bathroom-design-and-build-pj-vj~7349608)
  - Location: Palm Desert, CA
  - Photos: 165
- [Luxurious Custom Swimming Pool Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxurious-custom-swimming-pool-installation-pj-vj~7349613)
  - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
  - Photos: 39
- [High End Kitchen Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-end-kitchen-design-and-build-pj-vj~7349609)
  - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
  - Photos: 57
- [Photovoltaics \| Solar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/photovoltaics-solar-pj-vj~7349616)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Photovoltaics
- [Historical Palm Springs Preservation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historical-palm-springs-preservation-pj-vj~7349617)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Spanish Desert Design & Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-desert-design-and-build-pj-vj~7349620)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 29

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/1st-atrium-inc-pfvwus-pf~667639824)

## Ideabooks

- [Lisa's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169555754/list/lisa-s-ideas) — 1 idea

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-28.*