--- title: "Hundred Mile House — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/hundred-mile-house-pfvwus-pf~723662122 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~723662122.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Hundred Mile House" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e123940a0834d799_9533-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1733 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite D, Palm Springs, California 92262, United States" latitude: 33.8414 longitude: -116.5347 phone: "(760) 507-1101" website: http://www.hundredmilehouse.co rating: 5 review_count: 10 years_in_business: 10 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 89 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Hundred Mile House > Industry Leading Home Builders in Palm Springs, California Original Houzz profile: [Hundred Mile House](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/hundred-mile-house-pfvwus-pf~723662122) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Palm Springs, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Oceanside, Santa Barbara, Indio, Encinitas, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, La Jolla, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Yucca Valley, Rancho Mirage, Malibu, Thousand Palms, Ojai, Joshua Tree, Idyllwild, Rancho Santa Fe, California, Massachusetts, North Palm Springs, Pioneertown, Provincetown - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2020), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - LGBTQ-Owned - 10 years in business - Hired on Houzz - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 10 years in business - LGBTQ-Owned - 4 Hires on Houzz - Responds Quickly Hundred Mile House leads all phases of design and development for residential renovation and new construction. We’ll explore design options that best suit you, your property and your budget, and then guide everything that’s necessary to get you to the finish line. We're a licensed general contractor in California and will work closely with you to make sure you stay on budget and on schedule. Hundred Mile House was founded in 2006 by Duane Smith. He’s an award-winning designer with a passion for innovative, beautiful environments. Duane had a unique privilege to study sustainable architecture at the Bauhaus in Germany during the early days of its rebirth. There, he established his appreciation for modernist architecture and design for the masses. After 20 years as an entrepreneur and designer of everything from lighting to apparel to homes, he brings a breadth of knowledge and a unique perspective to residential design. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Site Preparation - Custom Home - Interior Design - Modular Home Construction ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Diego - Riverside - Oceanside - Santa Barbara - Indio - Encinitas - Cathedral City - Palm Desert - Palm Springs - La Jolla - La Quinta - Desert Hot Springs - Yucca Valley - Rancho Mirage - Malibu - Thousand Palms - Ojai - Joshua Tree - Idyllwild - Rancho Santa Fe - California - Massachusetts - North Palm Springs - Pioneertown - Provincetown ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 5 million $250,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Hundred Mile House | | Address | 1733 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite D, Palm Springs, California 92262, United States | | Phone | (760) 507-1101 | | Website | http://www.hundredmilehouse.co | | License Number | 1159070 | | Years in business | 10 | | Followers on Houzz | 89 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565423469868 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/7587450?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityI - Blog — hundredmilehouse.co - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/hundredmilehomes/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Hundred Mile House](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/hundred-mile-house-pfvwus-pf~723662122) - **Website:** http://www.hundredmilehouse.co - **Phone:** (760) 507-1101 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 1159070 - Type: B - GENERAL BUILDING - Issued by: Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board **Certifications & Awards** - General Contractor - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2020), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [CA Dept. of Consumer Affairs - CSLB Enforcement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ca-dept-of-consumer-affairs-cslb-enforcement-pfvwus-pf~60500454) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — HU-460485455, Aug. 2026** > I have worked with Duane on three projects now. It’s always a pleasure to work him and the rest of his very professional team. Hundred Mile House is a known and respected name out here in the high desert. I’m always meeting new people who know Duane and Hundred Mile House and they all have great things to say. **Comment from Hundred Mile House:** > Thanks so much! Been fun working with you on every project, and we're looking forward to the next one! ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Natasha, Sept. 2026** > HMH is a dream to work with! High quality work, attention to detail, and the team is a delightful. The process was really fun, starting with several options on how to design the space, reviewing drawings, looking at samples for various finishes....They took care of everything each step of the way. And the result- an absolutely stunning house. Highly recommend! **Comment from Hundred Mile House:** > Thanks so much Natasha! It’s been an absolute pleasure working and collaborating with you on your home. I know you’ll be enjoying it for years to come! And thanks for the referrals as well. **★★★★★ — RyanRinck, Sept. 2026** > We’ve been working with Duane at Hundred Mile House on the renovation of our midcentury home in Palm Springs. From the beginning, Duane has had a really thoughtful approach to the house and a strong understanding of what makes the original architecture special. > > We wanted to modernize the home and make some fairly significant changes, while still keeping it connected to its Palm Springs character. Duane has been great at balancing those two goals. He has a strong design eye, pays attention to the details, and has helped us think through everything from the larger architectural decisions to materials and finishes. > > He’s also been patient as the scope and some of our ideas have evolved throughout the process, which we really appreciate. Renovating a home involves a lot of decisions, and it has been reassuring having someone who understands both the design intent and the practical side of bringing it together. > > We’re excited to see the project continue to take shape and are very happy with the direction of the renovation. **Comment from Hundred Mile House:** > Thanks Ryan - been a pleasure working with you both and we're looking forward to moving into construction now that it's permitted! **★★★★★ — HU-745268180, Aug. 2026** > We are in the throes of our joe coffee Palm Springs design and build out - and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner then this team - Duane and his team have been joined at the hip with us - having been a new Englander my whole life they challenged us with innovative designs which kept our east coat joe vibe come alive on the west coast but we adopted the feel and vibe of the west coast / Palm Springs into our new joe coffee Palm Springs location. Soon to be opened in January 2027! Reaponsive, experise, customer focused , and a pleasure to partner with ! Looking forward to watching the new location come alive this fall ! **Comment from Hundred Mile House:** > Thanks Glenn & Mark - we're honored to be working with you on this project, and also with the building owner on the restoration of such a historic building! The finish line is in sight! **★★★★★ — Julia Chasman Design, Sept. 2019** > Duane Smith if Hundred Mile House executes my design ideas for a complete hut renovation of my Joshua Tree house, Quail’s End at Joshua Tree. He offered several versions of my concepts and substantially improved upon my original concept. In addition he handled all the permits and helped source local vendors in the area, supervising the build most of the way. Hsiang is a lovely, talented person whose work is always superior. I recommend him highly! He’s a pleasure to work with too! **Comment from Hundred Mile House:** > Julie - thanks so much. We're working on another project in your neighborhood and I drive by your house periodically and am reminded of how fun it was to collaborate with you on it! Hope you're doing well. **★★★★★ — HU-334172276, Sept. 2019** > Duane is very easy to work with. He has an excellent eye for design. He follows through from concept to completion. He is very respectful of budget constraints. He is completely comfortable dealing with complex budget spreadsheets and simultaneously choosing the perfect tile. **Comment from Hundred Mile House:** > Thanks very much! Our processes have only gotten better since we worked together as well, with our full construction team in place and much more thorough budgets and job schedules now. We've come along way since 2019! **★★★★★ — Shore Development, Sept. 2019** > True professional with undeniable talent. I received many options to pick from. Duane was able to see my vision and MORE!! He also provided help with contractors and keeping me on track and on budget. **★★★★★ — Rachel O'Connor, Feb. 2017** > Duane at Hundred Mile House is a fantastic professional and an ideal partner for an architectural project. His work is creative and beautiful - but perhaps more importantly, he puts enormous emphasis on understanding the site, the experience we want to create, and the kind of family we are. He walked us through the process, timelines and fees up front, and then delivered to those expectations -- while being flexible and responsive whenever we'd throw him a curveball. We've also seen and experienced other examples of his work, and what they have in common is that they are beautiful spaces (worthy of any design mag) that are also warm, comfortable and engaging. **★★★★★ — Michele Yeeles, Dec. 2016** > Duane helped us while we were house-hunting in Palm Springs by visiting properties with us and quickly visualizing potential renovations and plans and estimating the construction costs. He's positive, professional and a very good listener who understood and interpreted our wishes into his design concepts beautifully. Once we close on our new place, we will be hiring him for our renovation project. **★★★★★ — marc lange, Nov. 2016** > Duane has worked with a number of my realty clients at various stages in their process, from walking a property before purchasing to discuss renovation options, to designing their dream homes on empty lots. He's a creative, collaborative architect and always a pleasure to work with. ## Selected projects - [Chino Canyon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chino-canyon-residence-pj-vj~2160837) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 47 - Description: This project is a renovation and addition to a custom-built home built in 1954 at the base of San Jacinto Mountain in Palm Springs, California. The original layout, post-and-beam construction, wall of custom wooden windows and unique architectural detailing are reminiscent of Cliff May’s iconic Rancho homes, yet the original architect is unknown. The primary goal with the program was to maintain the unique character of the original structure while upgrading the home to be more energy efficient,… - [Pond Ave Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pond-ave-residence-pj-vj~2160958) - Location: Wellfleet, MA - Photos: 24 - Description: This home on Cape Cod was inspired by the mid-century modern heritage in the area (architects like Marcel Breuer and Walter Gropius did a lot of work here) as well as more subtle Cape Cod elements like the concrete seawalls and the rich black-brown pine tree bark. The mixture of glass and black-stained mahogany siding was intended to blend into the forest, and the inverted room arrangement with living space on the upper level raises you into the trees and provides a view of the tidal marsh nearb… - [Cahuilla Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cahuilla-hills-pj-vj~7887857) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This parcel is well-known in Palm Springs as “the one with the rock outcropping”. Significant topographical features and incredible views of the valley and mountains have heavily informed the design, with a primary home and accessory dwelling unit hugging the rock features and allowing for strategic views and privacy at the same time. A bold palette of thermally modified wood, Italian brick veneer, and Cantera stone come together to create an unusually warm, modern retreat in the desert where gl… - [Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-pj-vj~7887858) - Location: Cathedral City, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: The parcel for this new home in Cathedral Cove has lovely desert and mountain views, but is surrounded by existing homes. Our goal was to selectively open up to certain views while creating privacy and multiple outdoor “rooms” for the owners to live outside throughout the winter. Multiple floor levels hugs the natural grade but also raises the bedroom wing for unobstructed views to the north. Construction is planned for 2025. - [Mars House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mars-house-pj-vj~7893480) - Location: Joshua Tree, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: The client wanted a bold, minimal desert retreat for their family. Exposed concrete and lots of glass were their only requests. The site is relatively flat with no features of note, but opens up to expansive views of the Mohave desert with Joshua Tree National Park in the distance. We wanted to open up to these views from the living space and main bedroom while creating privacy from the road. Public and private spaces adjoin to form a T, creating the opportunity for a private, sheltered patio of… - [Inverness Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inverness-residence-pj-vj~7917196) - Location: Inverness, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This project is on a waterfront site with views across Tomales Bay. An existing 2 story, deteriorating home was removed from the site and a more appropriately-scaled single story home is planned to sit lightly on the site and open up to the breathtaking views. Two primary suites on either end of the home each have views East and South, and the primary living space is both generous but intimate, achieved through the use of an L-shaped space plan and a step down into the living area. The use of st… - [Clark and Frey Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clark-and-frey-renovation-pj-vj~7917202) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: This was a major restoration of a 1949 California ranch home designed by Albert Frey & John Porter Clark in Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs, California. The primary goal with the program was to restore the simplicity of the original structure while reimagining some of the common areas to be more spacious and functional. Through a larger kitchen, thoughtful built-ins and a reimagined primary bedroom suite, the home is more livable and family-oriented. - [Chino Canyon II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chino-canyon-ii-pj-vj~7894466) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 3 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/hundred-mile-house-pfvwus-pf~723662122) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1217439745.m3u8?s=59674edd7de5540797fa07d0fc142656dc00cb6d&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** Yes we handle all phases of design and development from site selection through to move-in so you don't have to worry about a thing. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in custom homes and larger renovations/additions, but we also do commercial tenant improvements. **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** Since we're an integrated design/build practice, we have a robust pre-design process to build a rough order of magnitude budget before we even start designing. This helps us stay within budget throughout the design process so there are few if any surprises later in the process. **Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?** Yes we're a full service design firm offering architectural, interior and landscape design as well as complete construction. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Yes we design custom homes and work with our clients to develop the brief/program, and help create homes that address their needs and vision. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76857790/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/hundredmilehouse) ## Community Q&A **Q: which type of flooring is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* which type of flooring is it? A: This is a poured concrete floor **Q: my God I wish I had the money to redo my house your work is fantastic** *(in Photo Questions)* Excellent,great beautiful and incredibly talented ! A: Thanks Brenda i appreciate that! **Q: Laminate brand and color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi- the laminate is Cleaf Pallisandro Blue. **Q: What is the total lot size for this home?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi - the lot is about 1/4 acre or 11000 SF **Q: Patio Door Manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* Great architectural renovation. Can you please share the patio doors & windows manufacturer you selected? Many thanks, A: Thank you! Our windows and doors are from JT Windows near Los Angeles. http://www.jtwindows.com **Q: Great coatrack!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I buy that fun coatrack? A: Hi Isabel- the coat rack is from the early 2000s by a Canadian company called Pure Design. I don't believe they're in business anymore, but you might be able to find one on 1st dibs. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*