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A Hidden Mid-Century Gem Shines as a New California Jewel

Designer Alexis Vitale of Vitale Design Group transformed a tucked-away 1970 home in El Segundo into a contemporary family retreat without losing sight of its mid-century roots. Original details, warm natural materials, and playful moments make this California renovation feel both timeless and deeply personal.

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Pendant light with a wide, shallow gray dome shade hanging from a gold chain

Elliot Grande Pendant

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Wooden high chair with a curved brown leather seat and woven rattan back rail on four legs.

Baden Stool

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Bronze metal round-top tripod side table with three splayed legs on a floor.

Schmidt Accent Table

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Brown modular sofa with three seat cushions and square arms, stretched across the frame.

Remi Leather Modular Sofa

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Long beige rug runner with repeating diamond motifs and a patterned border to emphasize hallway decor.

Brown Turkish Runner Rug

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Rust-colored corduroy throw pillow with horizontal ridges

Paola Pleated Sienna Brown Velvet Throw Pillow

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Gold chandelier with multi-colored bowl-shaped glass shades arranged like a star on brass arms.

1950' Style 10 Light Modern Brass Italian Celling Multicolour Sputnik Chandelier

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Rectangular dark blue rug with a repeating grid of small white stitched squares.

Corinth Hand Tufted Wool Geometric Rug

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White arched panel standing upright on a green background.

Frameless Arched Mirror

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Beige ceramic vase with two curved handles and a bulbous body, empty on a green background.

Tyrenno Vase

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Wooden two-drawer bedside table with vertical ribbed fronts and sturdy legs, in a rich brown finish.

Gelsey Solid Wood 32" Nightstand

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Amber glass disc chandelier hanging from a metal chain

Lorenzo Chandelier

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A Thoughtfully Reimagined Montecito Cottage for a Family of Five

Set in Montecito, this 1,300-square-foot cottage was originally purchased as a pied-à-terre—a smaller home the owners could retreat to when visiting the coast. But after the family lost their primary residence in the Palisades fires, the cottage quickly took on a much more meaningful role as a full-time home for two parents and their three young children.

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Close-up of a braided beige rope weave filling the bottom of the image against a black background.

Lovers Knot Doormat

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Decorative vertical lavender and cream stripes on a pale rectangle against a black background.

Classic Stripe Wallpaper

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Round brown velvet ottoman with a soft fabric surface against a black background

Dixon Slipcovered Round Ottoman

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Decorative porcelain plate with a botanical tree design in the center and a red patterned rim.

Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Essex Oval Platter

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Rust-colored fabric throw pillow against a black background, showing the top edge and soft texture

Rust Pillow Cover

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Two tall antique brass siphon dispensers with horizontal side levers, set against a black background.

Brass Salt & Pepper Mills

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Close-up of a round lampshade with blue botanical pattern on white fabric against a black background, viewed from below.

Leighton Pleated Lamp Shade

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Eleanor Accent Bench

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Cream lampshade atop a glossy brown ceramic base, set against a black background.

Mccoy Ceramic Tall Table Lamp

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Woven wicker basket with a warm light glow visible from inside.

Greta Woven Sconce

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Yellow ornate clutch bag with embossed lace pattern and scalloped edges, photographed against a black background, focusing on texture and design.

Thistle Jacquard Bath Mat

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Stack of cream-colored ceramic plates with blue floral border patterns and a central blue fish motif.

Floral Fish Plate

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A Thoughtfully Restored 1891 Victorian Home Made for Gathering

Designed by Mackenzie Design Company, this 1891 Victorian home in Ashburn, Ontario, was reimagined for a young family who loves to entertain. A warm palette, hidden walk-in pantry, and thoughtful material choices bring new life to the historic home while honoring its original character.

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Dark gray upholstered armchair with rounded arms and a cushioned seat.

Landry Lounge Chair

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Light oak wooden coffee table with sturdy square legs and a wide top? (choose one)

Terra Coffee Table

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Gold geometric glass pendant light hanging from a chain with two candle bulbs inside

Morrison Medium Lantern

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Polished brass door knob with a round shape and side mounting plate on a green background.

Ansel Cabinet Knob

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Wooden high stool with curved backrest, four legs, and a footrest.

Cline Swivel Counter Stool

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Tall rounded-rectangle mirror with a subtle bevel on a green background

Capsule Oval Wall Mirror

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White roll of gauze bandage coiled into a cylinder for wound wrapping

Round Ottoman

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Bronze ceiling chandelier with a central vertical rod and two arms ending in white lampshades on each side

Piaf Large Two Light Linear Pendant

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Woven wicker basket with two small handles on top edge.

Boyce Woven Basket

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Round black metal side table with a circular base and slim legs; minimalistic design

Duke Round Metal C-Table (16")

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White glazed ceramic jar with two small loop handles and a beaded band around its midsection.

Rounded White Vase

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Square decorative pillow with blue-grey vertical stripes on a light background

Primrose Sham

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Capra Metal Mirror

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Wooden chair with light beige cushioned seat and back, rounded armrests, in a modern design.

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S8:E14 // Callie Jenschke

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S8:E13 // Brittany Hakimfar

Taking the Leap: Building a Design Business Through Growth, Trust, and Strategic Support

S8:E12 // Danielle Chiprut

The Visionary vs. The Enforcer: Why Designers Lose Authority (and How to Get It Back)

S8:E11 // Bri Ussery

Scaling Back to Scale Better: Redefining Success as an Influencer Designer

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Art with Authority: Integrating Fine Art into Your Design Process

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Creating Profitable Proposals: Pricing, Presenting & Closing with Confidence

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Building a Product Brand Alongside an Interior Design Studio

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Strategy First: Applying Advertising Principles to Interior Design

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