The home didn’t accommodate her lifestyle and how she wanted to use the spaces,” the designer says.

Creating a stylish home library, however ... While deep and moody may be ubiquitous in library design, don’t discount a light, bright retreat overflowing with eye-catching style.

The Palm Desert City Council unanimously approved a $30 million conceptual design for the library during its meeting Thursday. The facility will be located near the park’s amphitheater ...