--- title: "Design Collaborative USA — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-collaborative-usa-pfvwus-pf~726475850 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~726475850.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Design Collaborative USA" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/acc302b405f081dd_2635-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "74-930 US Hwy 111, Indian Wells, California 92210, United States" latitude: 33.7163 longitude: -116.3381 phone: "(760) 774-5970" website: https://designcollaborativeusa.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # Design Collaborative USA Original Houzz profile: [Design Collaborative USA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-collaborative-usa-pfvwus-pf~726475850) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Indian Wells, CA - **Serves:** Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 100 Ideabook Saves - References available - Offers Custom Work - 30 years in business With 30 years in the business, our experienced team has gathered an impressive collection of tiles from the U.S. and around the world in every color, pattern, material, and artistic expression you can imagine. Whether you’re an architect, builder, interior designer, or homeowner, we’ll partner with you to ensure that your vision for interior and/or exterior spaces comes to life. We can jump in at any stage. But the beginning while plans are being drawn is our favorite place to start. From there, we can introduce you and your team to all the possibilities, and maybe inspire you with new options. We’re all about conversation and collaboration. Whether you’re remodeling one room or designing and building a home from the ground up, we’ll draw on our experience and vast knowledge of tile to help you create the ideal interior and exterior environments. We invite you to explore our site for ideas and inspiration on everything from flooring, fireplaces, and kitchen and bath designs to water features, pools and spas, columns, and custom exterior paving. Karen Okner, principal and show house producer, believes in artful living. She views each property she creates as a canvas celebrating the talents of pinnacle artisans, designers, and products, allowing them to shine in unmatched home environments. After producing Mesa Modern, one of the most successful Mid-century Modern design homes featured in Palm Springs 2020 Modernism Week. Her passion for curating and building showhouses was ignited. Drawing on her 20-plus years of experience with fine art, graphic design, and gallery management, Karen was led to create the Design Collaborative USA, a collective of the best dream makers and builders in the business. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Mudroom Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pantry Design - Sustainable Design - Vanity Installation - Backsplash Installation - Granite Countertops - Marble Countertops - Natural Stone Countertops - Quartz Countertops - Stone Installation - Stone Sales - Tile Countertops - Tile Installation - Tile Sales ### Areas Served - Indio - Palm Desert - Palm Springs - La Quinta - Rancho Mirage - Bermuda Dunes - Indian Wells ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Design Collaborative USA | | Address | 74-930 US Hwy 111, Indian Wells, California 92210, United States | | Phone | (760) 774-5970 | | Website | https://designcollaborativeusa.com/ | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DesignCollaborativeUSA/?paipv=0&eav=AfawJi2sQ22u8stScZHdYzuwBSzg2rpdVUqo9Z1 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Design Collaborative USA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-collaborative-usa-pfvwus-pf~726475850) - **Website:** https://designcollaborativeusa.com/ - **Phone:** (760) 774-5970 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors, May 2024** > I am a residential designer who has worked with Karen of Design Collaborative for many years on all my interior projects. She offers an amazing assortment of unique, boutique tile and stone at her showrooom for many applications at a reasonable price point. She also has a wealth of knowledge from being in this industry for so many years to help you figure out any technical, logistical, or related design issues you may need help with. I have always loved working with her on projects and highly recommend! **Comment from Design Collaborative USA:** > Your testimonial truly made my day, I appreciate your support. **★★★★★ — MICHELLE BOUDREAU DESIGN, May 2024** > The Design Collaborative offers the most amazing unique and exclusive selection of tile + stone. The owner, Karen Okner and her team provide unparalleled support and knowledge of all of the products. They provide full-service quality high-end support with design, project management, and installation. Karen always goes the extra mile to share her expertise and help with the uses and implementation of the product. This is so helpful for me as a busy Interior Designer. I know I can count on them every step of the process. She works tirelessly and passionately to find what you need and is so creative and resourceful, always finding brilliant solutions. Design Collaborative is like having an in-house stone source, making my process so much more streamlined and productive. I am so thankful to have the Design Collaborative to support my projects! **Comment from Design Collaborative USA:** > I am incredibly grateful for your kind words and your trust in my services. ## Selected projects - [Desert Oasis Mid-Century Home \| Indian Wells, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-oasis-mid-century-home-indian-wells-ca-pj-vj~7400472) - Location: Indian Wells, CA - Photos: 63 - Description: Located in the heart of Southern California’s Desert Resort communities, the City of Indian Wells is recognized worldwide for its tranquil and luxurious environment. The 4,350-square-foot Desert Oasis, situated within the exclusive El Dorado Estates, was originally designed in 1978 by Architect John Walling as a personal tribute to classic mid-century design. Building off of Walling’s mid-century creation, the house reflects the beauty and ease of the South Pacific surf lifestyle masterfully mer… - [Mesa Modern \| Palm Springs, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mesa-modern-palm-springs-ca-pj-vj~7400480) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 58 - Description: Mesa Modern, constructed from the ground up and featured in Palm Springs 2020 Modernism Week, showcases the pinnacle of the area’s luxury indoor/outdoor lifestyle. A collaboration of architects at Archive Design, interior designer Michelle Boudreau and Landscape Architect John Feldman of Ecocentrix—gains its inspiration from a global perspective on art, architecture, and interior and landscape design. The stunning 3,090-square-foot-luxury home and detached 700-square-foot guest casita are artful… - [Bathroom Parlor & Pamper \| Indian Wells, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-parlor-and-pamper-indian-wells-ca-pj-vj~7400500) - Location: Indian Wells, CA - Photos: 3 - [Beautiful Powder Room \| Palm Spring, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-powder-room-palm-spring-ca-pj-vj~7400506) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 1 - [Dolphin Terrace \| Irvine Terrance, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dolphin-terrace-irvine-terrance-ca-pj-vj~7412712) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Kitchens at Pirch \| Rancho Mirage, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-at-pirch-rancho-mirage-ca-pj-vj~7479530) - Location: Rancho Mirage, CA - Photos: 11 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-collaborative-usa-pfvwus-pf~726475850) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*