Trina Turk’s mid-century desert renovation
Palm Springs, CA | Deck By: Shields Residential
Soleil House was the refurbishing opportunity Trina Turk had been searching for. "I had been looking for a mid-century house in Palm Springs that was in pretty much original condition for a while,” she said. "Even though this house was a real disaster when I saw it, it had really nice bones and an incredible view — that's what really sold me." Partnering with Steven Shields and Shields Residential Construction, Trina found they shared a vision for the architectural preservation, and they agreed that TimberTech was the perfect fit for both the environment and the home. "TimberTech is a fantastic product that is able to meet all these aesthetic desires without the high maintenance requirements of wood,” said Steven, “a match made in heaven."
“I selected TimberTech because it looks like real wood. It blends nicely with the mountainside.”
Dividing her time between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, fashion designer Trina Turk is a Californian to her core. With so much inspiration to be found in the state’s diverse culture, architecture, and landscape, turning her creativity toward home design just made sense — and it’s no surprise her beautifully refurbished Soleil House was featured in 2026 Modernism Week.
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"The deck is a really important part of this house because it's fairly large, and it really becomes almost like an outdoor living room,” Trina said. To bring this outdoor living space to life, she chose Weathered Teak® from the Vintage Collection®. Indoor-outdoor connection is an integral part of mid-century modern architecture, so it was important that Trina’s decking complement the terrazzo tile used inside. “There’s a lot of color variation in the tile and in the Weathered Teak color,” she said, “so I felt that they sat very nicely next to each other.”
Using wood was never a consideration for Trina. “I decided early on that I wanted something that was wood-like but not wood," Trina remembered. "I went to a showroom that had a range of decking products and gravitated towards TimberTech because it looked textural and had the characteristics of real wood." Our Advanced PVC collections not only offer unparalleled performance, but the most realistic wood looks in the industry.
“I've had a home in the desert since the late 90s, and I know how intense this climate is,” Trina said. “The battle with the sun makes us constantly think about what materials will last longer,” Steven added. Fade-resistant TimberTech is built to endure and is protected by industry-leading warranties. And since Weathered Teak is one of our Cool Touch® colors, Trina's deck will stay up to 30° cooler than traditional composites.
Turning recycled materials into lasting beauty, one deck at a time.
This deck was built with 900 sq. feet of TimberTech Advanced PVC Decking made using:1
~1,700 lbs of recycled material
With advanced color-blending technology, TimberTech engineers authentic wood looks for natural, inviting outdoor spaces. “I selected Weathered Teak not only for its durability, but because it really blended in nicely with the mountain,” Trina said. It also contrasts beautifully with the concrete pool deck. “I think the wood feeling really warms it up,” Trina added.
Our free samples made it easy for Trina to compare colors and find the right fit for her vision. “I have a little tote bag full of material swatches,” she said, “so I definitely had that when I was looking at the decking material.” You can order up to four and have them shipped directly to your home at no cost.
"I live in Los Angeles and Palm Springs,” Trina shared, “so having experienced the fires a couple years ago, fire resistance is really important.” With an Ignition Resistant designation, a Class A Flame Spread Rating, and WUI compliance, our Vintage Collection was the perfect, fire resistant option. Steven added, "TimberTech has not only technology that goes beyond the standards of fire resistance, but on top of that, it's a beautiful product that performs extremely well.”
Photography by Oscar Flink
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1. Recycled material weight is estimated based upon the recycled waste and scrap material used in the manufacturing of TimberTech Advanced PVC Decking at the time of publication.