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Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and residential railing, has announced the completion of the 2025 Sunset Idea House, a stunning retreat in Palm Springs, CA., that prominently features Trex’s industry-leading outdoor living products.
Designed by famed desert modernist architects Donald Wexler and Lance O’Donnell and brought to life by the Sunset editorial team, the completed project blends timeless mid-century modern design with cutting-edge innovation and sustainability. Throughout the home’s outdoor spaces, Trex decking, railing and outdoor lighting systems elevate the desert retreat with durability, functionality and sleek aesthetics that complement the rugged yet refined surroundings.
“This project is the perfect expression of modern outdoor living,” said Jodi Lee, senior vice president of marketing for Trex Company. “From the striking architecture to the intentional material selections, the 2025 Sunset Idea House is designed to perform and inspire–and Trex is proud to have played a key role in bringing it all together.”
Performance-Engineered Products for Desert Performance
Trex Transcend Lineage composite decking sits outside each room and surrounds the pool of the home situated in the iconic Desert Palisades community. Featuring the brand’s exclusive SunComfortable heat-mitigating technology, the deck boards are engineered to reflect more solar energy, keeping the surface cooler than ever before–a welcome benefit in Palm Springs, which gets more than 350 days of sunshine annually.
Lineage boards are also engineered with a proprietary, high-traffic formulation and ultra-durable integrated shell that resists stains, scratches and mold. They won’t rot, warp, crack or splinter like wood, and upkeep is a breeze. No sanding, staining or sealing is ever needed, and spills wash off easily with just soap and water.
The soft brown Biscayne hue of the decking adds warmth and dimension to the home’s minimalist aesthetic, while the natural woodgrain finish complements the surrounding landscape. Recessed deck lighting offers added ambiance and functionality for evening relaxation and entertaining.
Framing the outdoor living spaces is Trex Signature X-Series Cable Rail in Charcoal Black. This modern railing system blends seamlessly with the home’s architecture while maximizing the panoramic views of the Coachella Valley.
“The elevated setting combined with the Palm Springs climate makes this home an ideal showcase for Trex’s latest product innovations and performance technologies,” noted Lee. “We are pleased to offer resilient products that allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors in style, whether they live in the sandy desert, surrounded by snow-capped mountains or along the salty coast.”
A Model for Eco-Conscious Design
Beyond embodying the enduring principles of modernist design, the 2025 Sunset Idea House exemplifies environmentally responsible living–a core value shared by both Sunset and Trex. Trex decking is sustainably made from a proprietary blend of up to 95% recycled polyethylene film and reclaimed wood fiber. The company diverts more than 1 billion pounds of these materials from landfills each year. Additionally, the aluminum railing used at the home is made from 40% recycled content and is fully recyclable.
The 2025 Idea House is featured in the July/August issue of Sunset Magazine, which can be viewed at www.sunset.com.
About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Boasting the industry’s strongest distribution network, Trex sells products through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole, and outdoor furniture–all marketed under the Trex brand. Based in Winchester, VA., Trex is proud to have been named America’s Most Trusted Outdoor Decking five years in a row (2021-2025). The company also holds a place on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek, ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor’s Business Daily. For more information, visit Trex.com.
