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This Redondo Beach home presented a unique design challenge. The open floor plan included multiple interconnected spaces that lacked cohesion and clarity. The layout featured a dining area, living space, entryway, and a large undefined room just beyond the entry. Each space was visible from the others, making visual continuity essential.

The most challenging area was the empty room past the entry. With tall ceilings, an arched opening, and a long wall visible from multiple angles, the existing furnishings felt underscaled and disconnected from the architecture. The clients were also unsure how to define the space or integrate it with the rest of the home.

To address this, we created a strong visual anchor that connected directly to the entry. We introduced wallpaper to bring scale and depth to the tall walls, layered in sconces that complemented the existing lighting, and added a long console that reads like built-in millwork. Verticality was emphasized through carefully selected artwork that subtly pulled in the darker tones used throughout the home.

The overall palette was guided by the client’s vibrant art collection. Rather than competing with those pieces, we incorporated more muted variations of those colors to create balance. Across the home, we repeated materials and finishes such as black, gold, and bronze to tie each space together, from the entryway to the dining and living areas.

The result is a home that feels cohesive, complete, and visually connected from every angle, with each space now having a clear purpose and presence.

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Rivo Alto

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, marble countertops, and a marble backsplash, featuring a stove and decorative plant on the counter.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, marble island, and built-in stainless steel appliances. Contains a dining nook with chairs and a table, pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and decorative shelving on the back wall.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, open shelves with decor, round dining table with chairs, pendant lights, and artwork on the wall.
Decorative display with a framed sketch, a ceramic vase, wooden cutting boards, and a large rock on a textured countertop and hexagonal-tile wall background.
Modern kitchen with marble countertops, a black range hood, gas stove, and wooden cabinetry.
Modern kitchen and dining area with a round table, two gray woven chairs, a beige banquette, pendant lights, and a marble backsplash.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and stainless steel appliances, including oven and stove, with black vent hood and decorative plants.
Modern living room with beige leather sofa, glass coffee table, orange lounge chair, wooden sideboard, wall-mounted landscape painting, decorative objects, large window with greenery outside.
Decorative glass coffee table with a wooden frame, holding a ceramic bowl with a chain sculpture and an open photo album with a colorful starburst ornament on top.
Modern dining room with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, a sideboard with decorative vases and artwork, and light-colored hardwood floors.
Contemporary dining room with glass-top table, wooden and black chairs, a wooden sideboard, hanging globe chandelier, and decorative vases and plants.
Modern dining room with a glass table, wooden chairs, abstract wall art, glass bubble chandelier, and decorative vases with plants.
A modern dining room with a glass table set with two blue bowls, cream-colored napkins and silverware. A large white vase with yellow and green flowers decorates the table. A wooden sideboard with decorative vases and a framed geometric wall art piec
Modern dining room with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, large window, potted plants, and a hanging light fixture.
Living room with an orange sectional sofa, decorative pillows, a white shag rug, and a light wood console table with art sculptures and books, a large potted plant, and a woven wall hanging
A modern living room with light wood flooring, an orange leather sofa with patterned throw pillows, a white fluffy throw blanket, a cream area rug, a marble coffee table, two small upholstered stools, a tall potted plant, abstract wall art, and a bla
Living room with white walls, an orange sofa, a wooden sideboard with decorative objects, a table with books, a lamp, and wall art; a potted plant and a wall hanging above the sofa; an air hockey table and framed art on the walls.
Living room with orange leather sectional sofa, patterned throw pillows, marble coffee table, beige ottomans, and wall decor in a modern home.
Living room with orange leather sofa, various patterned pillows, white fur throw, marble coffee table with decorative objects, small beige stools, tall potted plant, black side table, framed artwork, cream-colored wall hanging, and light-colored rug.
Living room with an orange leather sofa, patterned pillows, a beige throw blanket, a black side table with small decorative items, and a white wall hanging with wooden beads above the sofa.
Living room with an orange sofa, decorative pillows, a shaggy white throw, a coffee table with shells and decor, two upholstered stools, a tall potted plant, a black side table, a wall hanging, and a framed artwork on a white wall.
Bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, a large mirror, and decorative items including a vase with pink flowers, a soap dispenser, and a small tray. Two pendant lights hang above the vanity.
Living room with a small built-in kitchenette featuring a marble countertop, black fixtures, and a wine fridge. Decor includes a large mirror with a thin black frame, hanging gold pendant lights, a vase with dried flowers, and a tray with a bar of so
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, wooden vanity with a vessel sink, large mirror, and a toilet. There is a window with blinds next to the shower.
Modern bathroom vanity with a white vessel sink, a tall vase with decorative twigs, a mirror, and two hanging pendant lights against a textured tiled wall.
A modern office or living room with a wooden desk, a beige office chair, a green potted plant, a piece of abstract art, a horse sculpture, and a pink sofa with throw pillows.

This Naples, Long Beach home began with a challenge many homeowners face after purchasing a new property: the existing furniture didn’t reflect their personal style, and the space lacked warmth, cohesion, and intention. While the clients had a strong sense of what they liked, they struggled to bring it all together in a way that felt elevated and connected.

With an open floor plan and several key pieces they wanted to keep, including a bold orange sofa, the design required a thoughtful approach. The goal was to create a home that felt warm and inviting without becoming cluttered, while also maintaining a polished look visible from the main channel outside.

To unify the space, we established a clear design direction using art and rugs to anchor each area. Complementary tones were layered in to balance the orange sofa, while subtle blues were carried through to connect with the adjacent kitchen. Upstairs, where the back of the sofa is immediately visible upon entry, we introduced a statement credenza to add warmth, create a sense of arrival, and visually define the space.

We also repurposed an existing rug from downstairs to upstairs, allowing room in the budget to incorporate higher-impact pieces like a stone coffee table. The result is a seamless flow between spaces that feels intentional, functional, and refined. The clients now refer to their upstairs living area as their “oasis” a true reflection of how the home feels today.

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Chelsea

A modern Malibu living room with a brown desk, beige chair, grey sofa, decorative pillows, and green plants, with a window letting in natural light - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
Cozy corner of a modern room with a small round dining table, beige upholstered stools, a gray sofa with a black and white patterned pillow, and a window with horizontal blinds.
South Bay Home office with black fireplace, framed landscape artwork, beige chairs, round table with bowl of green apples, dark hardwood floors, and a ceiling light fixture interior design by Michelle Accetta.
South Bay modern home office with a brown desk, tan office chair, gray sofa, black and white patterned pillow, round white side table with green decorative items, large window with blinds, and minimalist wall decor interior design by Michelle Accetta
Manhattan Beach breakfast nook with a gray sofa, a decorative pillow with black and white geometric pattern, a round white marble table with a ruffled gold bowl containing three green moss balls, and a brown round ottoman in the foreground - interior
Modern living room with dark hardwood floors, a fireplace with a TV above, a small corner with a couch and decorative pillows, and a side table with a clock and plants. Natural light enters through horizontal windows, and there are white walls with c
Modern South Bay office reception area with a desk, a peach-colored chair, a large potted plant, and decorative items including vases, with the letters EVET on the wall behind the desk - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
Side table with a black ceramic vase, a wooden decorative tray, and a string of large, pale green beads, surrounded by two brown upholstered chairs and a patterned blue and white rug.
South Bay kitchen shelf with potted monstera plant, green bowl, black-and-white cutting board, two beige mugs, glass jars with wooden lids, and a Keurig coffee maker. interior design by Michelle Accetta.
South Bay Bonus room corner with a gray sofa, a white textured pillow, a white throw blanket, a large potted plant in a woven basket, and two black-and-white framed travel posters of Sicily and Turkey on the wall - interior design by Michelle Accetta
Living room with a gray sofa, white patterned pillows, a large potted plant, framed black and white landscape photos on the wall, a window with white curtains, and a blue upholstered bench.

This project involved transforming a dated interior into a cohesive, multi-functional space that could support both professional and personal use. The home lacked clear spatial definition, with outdated furnishings and no consistent design language between the kitchen, living areas, and adjacent rooms. One of the key challenges was designing a guest bedroom that could also function as a secondary office.

The client’s goal was to create a beautiful, welcoming environment where they could confidently host clients while also enjoying the space day to day. Functionality was essential, especially in creating distinct zones within a relatively compact footprint.

We began by establishing a strong design foundation anchored by the fireplace, which became the focal point of the main space. While the existing fireplace leaned traditional, it was reimagined to align with a more modern aesthetic while still honoring the architecture. To address concerns around noise, we incorporated acoustic paneling that doubled as a decorative feature, blending performance with design.

Color played a key role in unifying the home. Green tones were carried through the kitchen and office areas, while softer blue variations were introduced in the guest room to create a sense of separation while maintaining cohesion. The guest room was carefully designed to function as both a comfortable retreat and a practical workspace.

The result is a cohesive, thoughtfully designed environment that supports multiple uses. The client now enjoys a space that feels both inspiring and functional, with the flexibility to work, host, and live seamlessly.

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Poinsettia

South Bay living room with beige armchair, black coffee table, white carved cabinet with artwork, potted plants, and decorative items - interior design by Michelle Accetta..
A cozy Malibu living room corner with a white sectional sofa, decorative pillows, a large potted plant, framed artwork on the wall, and windows with beige blinds letting in natural light.
Manhattan Beach living room with white sofa decorated with beige and patterned pillows, a wooden side table with decorative items including a plant in a white pot, a candlestick, and a tray. In the background, a kitchen island with pink barstools and
Open Hermosa Beach kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a white brick backsplash. Plants and open shelves with dishes on the walls. Bar stools with pink cushions at the kitchen island - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
Modern Hermosa Beach modern earthy Kitchen stove with a bowl of oranges, bottles of oil, a mortar and pestle, and small bowls on the countertop. Wooden cabinets and shelves with decorative vases and plants are in the background - interior design
A Manhattan Beach kitchen with a white countertop, wooden cabinets, potted plants, and transparent chairs with pink cushions decorated with giraffes interior design by Michelle Accetta.
Pacific Palisades Kitchen countertop with a silver stand mixer, stacked white bowls and plates, a wooden cutting board with a garnish, a small glass vase, and open wooden shelves - interior design by Michelle accetta
Bright modern Manhattan Beach kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a stainless steel stove. There are open shelves with dishes, a window with sunlight, and a white backsplash. Pink barstools with giraffe prints are at the island - int
Kitchen shelf with a potted plant and ceramic pitcher on the top, a collection of cookbooks and a fruit bowl with apples on the middle, and a countertop with a cutting board, houseplant, glass, electric kettle, and containers underneath.
Modern Manhattan Beach kitchen with white countertops, wooden cabinets, a small plant, and bar stools with pink accents - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
A corner of a Redondo Beach bedroom featuring a beige bed with textured bedding and pillows, a window with a beige woven shade, a gold metal side table with a large vase of tall, dried branches, a smaller vase with green and yellow leaves on a rustic
Decorative Redondo Beach townhouse entry display with black and white painted wooden animal sculpture resembling a cow, placed under a white console table. The top of the table holds a pink mineral or coral, a small decorative bowl, and two bottles,
Altadena Living room with a tan leather sofa, a yellow round pillow, a patterned throw pillow, an abstract wall hanging painting, a small round black side table with a potted plant, a decorative cone, and crystals - interior design by Michelle Accett

This Manhattan Beach project involved updating a dated interior while working within the constraints of existing architecture and cabinetry. The kitchen had granite countertops and outdated finishes, while the living room was centered around a deep inset niche originally designed for a large television. This space felt unusable, visually heavy, and difficult to design around.

The client’s goal was to create a home that felt modern yet warm, incorporating earthy tones while maintaining a clean, elevated aesthetic. A key priority was preserving some of the existing kitchen cabinetry while thoughtfully updating the space.

In the kitchen, we introduced new upper cabinetry and open shelving designed to match the existing units, creating a seamless look. A custom hood became a central feature, finished in a warm Roman clay that added texture and depth. The tile selection was chosen to bridge the earthy tones of the stone flooring with a more modern palette, reinforcing the balance between warmth and refinement.

Architectural details were carried throughout the home to create cohesion. Existing arches were echoed in new elements, including lighting and a custom pantry door, establishing a consistent visual language.

In the living room, the primary challenge was transforming the deep inset niche, which also contained structural elements that needed to remain. We redesigned the area to feel intentional and balanced by refining the cabinetry, introducing a framed TV, and applying a Roman clay finish in a soft, warm neutral. This brought both texture and subtle color into the space while aligning with the overall design direction.

The result is a home that feels cohesive, grounded, and elevated. The balance of modern lines with warm, earthy materials creates a space that feels both sophisticated and inviting.

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Broadway

Bright Palos Verdes white kitchen with a large island, decorative plants, a white vase with branches, and open shelves with decorative items interior design by Michelle Accetta.
A round wooden tray on a white table holding a potted succulent plant, a white stone, a brass candle holder, and a gold stick - interior design by Michelle Accetta in south Bay
A decorated white kitchen counter with potted plants, a decorative tray, rocks, and a candlestick, with shelves holding art and pottery in the background.
Modern white kitchen with stainless steel stove and range hood, white cabinets, and a white tile backsplash. Decor includes plants, cutting boards, and small vases.
Malibu kitchen shelves with wooden utensils, ceramic bowls, decorative pottery, and a framed painting on a white tiled wall - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
Torrance living room with beige armchair, blue sofa, black TV stand, and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, with open kitchen in background - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
Malibu Living room coffee table with a potted plant, a candle, a magazine, decorative moss balls, and a jewelry stand, with a navy blue sofa in the background - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
A living room with a dark blue velvet sofa, white pillows, a white coffee table with a potted green plant, a decorative white bowl with four moss-covered balls, a gold and glass hourglass, and a tray with scented candles- interior design by Michelle
Clean, modern Torrance bathroom with white vanity, marble countertop, decorative vases, mirror, framed artwork, and a glass shower with white tile and a hexagonal floor - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
A modern pacific palisades bathroom featuring a white vanity, a clear glass shower enclosure with chrome fixtures, and a glimpse of a toilet in an adjacent room - interior design by Michelle Accetta.
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