As the founder of children’s clothing brand Rylee & Cru, Kelli Murray Larson has built a career around creativity and a distinct visual point of view. It’s no surprise, then, that those instincts extend to her own weekend home in La Quinta, California. “I grew up vacationing in Palm Springs, so the desert has always felt nostalgic to me,” she says. “We were drawn specifically to La Quinta because of the beauty of the surrounding mountains and how quiet and peaceful it feels. There’s something about the landscape and slower pace that immediately makes you feel like you can exhale.”
With its dramatic mountains and unmistakable desert landscape, La Quinta provided plenty of inspiration, and Kelli wanted the house to feel intrinsically connected to its setting. She worked with Indio White Studio on the design. “More than anything, I wanted to create a sanctuary for our family and close friends—a place where we could escape the busyness of everyday life, slow down, and really unplug,” she explains. “While the architecture is modern, we softened it with arches, organic materials, natural textures, and a quiet, earthy color palette. I wanted everything to feel warm and grounded rather than overly polished or precious.”
Furniture played an important role in achieving that feeling. “I gravitated toward pieces that had a sense of warmth, texture, and character rather than anything that felt too formal or overly designed,” she recalls. “That’s one of the reasons working with Häti Home felt like such a natural fit. Their pieces have this beautiful balance of sculptural design and organic warmth—they feel elevated but still incredibly livable.”
That sensibility carries throughout the home, where stone, wood, linen, plaster, and limewash lend depth to the restrained palette. Rather than outfitting the rooms all at once, Kelli aimed for an interior that feels layered and collected. “Mixing vintage pieces, natural materials, and handcrafted furniture like Häti Home gives the house a sense of personality and makes it feel more personal over time,” Kelli explains. “Working with Häti Home was such a special part of bringing the interiors together. We incorporated their pieces throughout the home, and I love the way they complement the architecture without competing with it. There’s something about Häti furniture that feels both sculptural and approachable—the pieces have a strong presence, but they still feel like they belong in a home that is meant to be lived in.”
The build took about three years from start to finish, and she notes that seeing everything finally come together was incredibly rewarding. “After spending so much time thinking through every detail on paper, there was something surreal about finally walking through the finished home and seeing it all as one complete space,” she shares. “More than anything, though, I love seeing the house being used in the way we originally imagined it. It has become a place where our family can slow down, spend time together, host friends, and disconnect from our normal routines. That was always the goal, so seeing that come to life has probably been the most rewarding part.”
