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When renovating this 1959 Los Angeles home designed by midcentury architect Charles Du Bois (known for his A-frames in Palm Springs), interior designer and homeowner Leonora Mahle used simple slab doors for the kitchen cabinets to save on costs, since she and her family still needed to reallocate funds for asbestos abatement, new sewer and gas lines, and a new roof with solar panels. The pool, which is visible from most rooms in the house, inspired the cabinets’ light blue hue. Leonora and her husband decided to keep the taller cabinets and fridge panels white to avoid overwhelming with the color.