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deally positioned 30 minutes from
the breathtaking Joshua Tree
National Park — which offers
spectacular landscapes and
sunsets, with plenty of hikes — and
10 minutes from Pioneertown — which was
crafted specifically for the cowboy film
productions of the 1950s — The Bust'n
B Ranch is a perfect refuge for weekend
escapes and holiday resets. Originally built
in 2003, the house was recently remodeled
on the initiative of mother and son Wendy
and Edgar Langman, who are at the helm of
development company Wedgar Properties.
They trusted interior designer Sydney
Ballesteros with the transformation of this
desert gem.
"We have been visiting and doing projects
in the high desert for six years and always
loved this specific area, which is outside
of Joshua Tree National Park but has the
same topography as the actual park," says
Edgar. "The house is near a community
called Gamma Gulch — which is host to
many interesting people, homes and artists
— and also nearby Garth's Boulder Gardens,
a legendary community with events, art
projects, etc."
Spread over 2,700 square feet, The Bust'n
B Ranch comprises four bedrooms and a
three-car garage. The remodel included the
addition of a 36-foot saltwater pool and spa,
and western red cedar sauna, among other
incredible features.
"The vision for the project started with the
architectural foundation of the existing
Santa Fe style home, its position in the
Mojave Desert and its original purpose;
it once operated as ranch land," says
Ballesteros. "I wanted to bring back
the grounding of space through earthy
materials and also elements true to its
origin."
The idea of connecting guests with nature
to unplug and create a relaxing experience
was at the heart of the project. To achieve
this goal, the tones of both the exterior
and interior of the house are soft and calm,
echoing the landscape while incorporating
moody darks and blacks, such as in the
kitchen's charcoal color. Organic materials
such as stone, wood, clay, concrete and
steel give a sense of place. To create a
variety of experiences, each bedroom has
different hues, themes and textures.
"It was important to provide a balanced mix
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