Inside Renowned Interior Designer Vanessa Alexander's Secluded Malibu Sanctuary

Interior designer Vanessa Alexander’s secluded Malibu sanctuary is not your typical Californian beach shack. Located at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in Bonsall Canyon, this modern farmhouse is privy to tailored outlooks of rugged cliffs and established tropical greenery, just minutes from the beach. In this exclusive film, Vanessa takes us on a guided tour through her home, elucidating how she transformed it into a light-filled, European-inspired haven for her family.
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Location: Malibu, California, North America
Interior Design: Vanessa Alexander
Architecture: Kovac Design Studio
Published and produced by Miffy Coady | estliving.com
Filmed and edited by Dan Preston for est living
Film project manager: Megan Rawson | estliving.com
Film assistant: Jack Seedsman | estliving.com
Editor: Sophie Lewis | estliving.com
Words by Lidia Boniwell
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[@Gatecrasher1]

THIS is my style! An absolutely gorgeous home

[@jadoreledecor]

My goodness. This is superbly beautiful. Warm and luxurious, but not too precious all at once. I also love the global influences sprinkled throughout.

[@est_living]

Thank you so much!

[@tanyam3090]

I love this home. Not cookie cutter. Curated and very cool.

[@est_living]

Absolutely, a chic and very liveable home. Thank you and stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@paulinebrandt6767]

Speaks to me of cocooning; styled but not over-styled and comfortable - stunning!

[@est_living]

Yes an exceptional warmth and liveable atmosphere. Thanks so much, team estliving.com

[@miffycoady.]

The light really is beautiful, so clever the way Vanessa cut the eaves back. An absolute inspiration inside out.

[@est_living]

Yes completely changes the architecture of the home, exceptional design. Inviting and inspiring. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@mrjh8467]

Everything blends so well, especially the shower area with all the different colours and material choices. 👏 👏 👏

[@est_living]

Thanks so much 😊

[@askdeborahrobertson1415]

A captivating blend of old and new furnishings. A great use of space. Vanessa has done an excellent job of exuding a sense of privacy and serenity to this home. Plus, that adorable dog steals the show! 🐾

[@est_living]

We agree! And you’re right about the dog. Thanks and stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@sophiemlewis]

There's nothing quite like the privilege of stepping inside a designer's own home, particularly the soothing spaces of Vanessa's Malibu retreat. I love that the film offers a new perspective on how the interiors unfold and the unique details within.

[@est_living]

Such a privilege to be welcomed inside, a fresh perspective and inspiring. Thank you, team estliving.com

[@deaconddd]

Very curated but beautiful home. Lot’s of great ideas to borrow for us normal folks.

[@est_living]

So true!

[@PamelaCurry-pp8wv]

This has always been my favorite house on Bonsall. You can only see the dark color and the greenery from the street. Bonsall is a dream place to live. Love everything about this home. Copenhagen is amazing, I go several times a year too!

[@est_living]

Thanks for sharing

[@sglsurfing418]

Wow. Such an incredible home. Well done!

[@est_living]

It really is! Vanessa’s home is an absolute inspiration. Thank you, team est living.

[@threekids1427]

This ticks all the box's. An Amazing house, stunning captured and filmed and beautifully spoken about. My favorite so far. Well done est.

[@est_living]

Thank you, an exceptional home. Certainly an est HQ favourite too!

[@carlajewett1091]

Stunning!

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

From the meticulous attention to detail to the thoughtful incorporation of luxurious textures and earthy tones, every element of this interior design reflects a harmonious balance between modern luxury and coastal charm. 🤎🤍

[@est_living]

Beautiful colour palette. We couldn’t agree more an exceptional balance and was a privilege to film. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@LidiaBoniwell-mq5vq]

No words. Love it!

[@est_living]

Wow, thank you!

[@hectorfalcon]

Wow amazingly well done project, love the nordic influence on it and also the furniture, the Sou Sugi ban clad but something that really let me freak out was the landscape perfectly curated. It look like the kingdom of great. Beautiful I would say inside and out.

[@est_living]

Thank you very much! Est living HQ are with you, the Sou Sugi ban clad is ideal with this home, offset against the olive trees and landscape design. Just beautiful.

[@janelte]

The garden is gorgeous - I imagine those olive trees were already there before the alterations and renovations. The interior and exterior work so quietly and beautifully together. A lovely, lovely home. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@est_living]

Thank you very much!

[@ainurabazekenova7336]

Beautiful house!!!

[@est_living]

Thank you!!

[@simonhakim2901]

We see many homes on KZbin. However this one is really nice. Bespoke. Love the artwork collection and the Bill Henson. The pool is beautiful.

[@est_living]

Thanks Simon, a privilege to film Vanessa Alexander’s home. An inspiration. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@user-iw1qw9hb5g]

Amazing light-filled home with beautiful finishes and furniture. Love that the garden feels accessible from every room. Describing the home as a "sanctuary" seems very fitting.

[@est_living]

Thank you so much!

[@alicesharp9500]

Beautiful, serene & peaceful. I can imagine it being a lovely place to recharge the soul. Definitely inspired by Danish design and Shou sugi ban wood is one of my favorites. Bravo.

[@est_living]

Thank you so much 😀

[@imianco8079]

ok the leaves the fallen leaves added so much to me like a residue of a textured nature blanket. such thoughtfulness and curation i see it all and appreciate it all. thank you! it is great to see people living & manifesting personally & boldly & humbly!!

[@est_living]

The theme is strong with Vanessa and her home design, you will enjoy looking at more of her projects. Always inspiring. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@donovanreimer2324]

What an elegant video of a magnificent home.

[@est_living]

Many thanks!

[@jackseedsman]

Stunning work!

[@est_living]

Thank you Jack, perfectly captured

[@slimerone]

amazing home wow wow!

[@est_living]

We agree! An exceptional home to film and inspire all. Vanessa has created a very home. Thank you, team estliving.com

[@alpabopo]

What a great space. Awesome design and taste.

[@est_living]

We agree!

[@LenaMMcKee]

This house is so dope to me. ❤

[@est_living]

♥️

[@emmyfordd]

The afternoon light on my favourite Pierre Jeanneret chairs makes me swoon! Beautifully captured again team est.

[@est_living]

An estimated HQ favourite moment, beautifully designed by Vanessa Alexander. Thank you, team est

[@sharonburton9663]

Wow this is so incredibly calm.i love it

[@est_living]

A sanctuary designed for exceptional living

[@daniellewhiteside1199]

ORGANIC IT IS.

[@cjjames83]

Unique and Tastefully done. I like it 👍🏿

[@est_living]

Much appreciated, yes agree Vanessa has designed her home beautifully. Thank you, team estliving.com

[@thatapartmentgirl]

Beautiful!!!

[@est_living]

Thank you!!

[@meganrawson100]

Elegant and European. Vanessa has done a beautiful job of creating a connection between her modern farmhouse and the surrounding Santa Monica landscape.

[@est_living]

An exceptional home Meg, Vanessa’s design is an inspiration. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@anetaschultz3450]

such a beautifully curated and well-thought-out home.

[@est_living]

A fabulous home for living. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@user-oj3kt7je9v]

captures the essence of spatial harmony, what a stunning project and film!

[@est_living]

Thank you a stunning home design, truly an inspiration. Stay tuned team estliving.com

[@user-ij5oq4nm2v]

Perfection! The most beautiful home according to my aesthetic. Captivating beauty! Congrats!

[@est_living]

Thank you, Vanessa has designed this home beautifully. Enjoy, team estliving.com

[@sallygrover6263]

Really cute dogs❤

[@hamletwong5820]

Ugh, the Willys fit in perfectly :)

[@jessnicks1]

Just stunning wow! I love how modern and chic it is.

[@est_living]

Super chic, impressive and an inspiration. Enjoy and stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@sharrebenezer]

Love this home yes quality home

[@est_living]

Fabulous home

[@marthenryb8398]

beautiful home❤

[@est_living]

It really is!

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

Justo lovely. I feel her whem she talks about "just a place to come home to...to relax..."

[@RichReportcom]

Stunning. Great job.

[@est_living]

Thank you very much!

[@ChloeRogerson]

love love love! well done on another stunning film 👏

[@est_living]

Thank you so much!!

[@byronc2329]

Beautiful home

[@est_living]

Thank you 😊

[@anateotonato8526]

What is the name of Vanessa Alexandra's interior design office? I can't find any information about her...

[@est_living]

Vanessa’s interior design office is called Alexander Design Build, reference here: alexanderdb. Alexander Design is a globally-recognized Los Angeles-based interior design firm specializing in residential, retail, and hospitality environments. Founded by design principal Vanessa Alexander. Vanessa is a talented designer, be sure to follow her on Instagram @alexanderdesignbuild Thank you, team est living

[@user-de6vz2fi1h]

Amazing...everything is right

[@est_living]

An incredibly beautiful home to spend time inside. Thank you, team estliving.com

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

1:53 to 2:00 Even the dogs are happy they have such a beautiful home 🤣🖤🤣

[@est_living]

The resident dogs have the best life Tiffany!!! Super cute. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

@@est_living 🥰

[@nagarbuilders]

Beautiful

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michelfortier9563]

Beautiful! My only concern would be fire. But, the home is spectacular.

[@lilivicordero8077]

Stunning❤❤❤

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ninoska2091]

This 😮 is just breath taking freaking beautiful 😍

[@est_living]

Thank you we agree ♥️

[@peyanana]

Stunning 🖤🖤🖤

[@est_living]

Thank you!!

[@juliecaron7569]

WOW!

[@est_living]

👌✨

[@ardaiskol]

brilliant

[@est_living]

Brilliant design inside out by Vanessa. An inspiration. Thank you, team estliving.com

[@DavidProductions]

Very well done, thank you for the inspiration--took more screenshots than usual. Might I suggest a few jolts of bold color in every space? primary colors...

[@est_living]

Thanks for the tip!

[@willcookmakeup]

I love this. It's luxurious but not ostentatious

[@est_living]

Beautiful warmth.

[@thomastraddles1204]

This video was like a comedy spoof of a pretentious person, the tiny dog with the scarf was a brilliant touch - I laughed out loud!

[@Just_nora171]

Wow

[@est_living]

Thank you 🙏

[@hdegraaf3656]

Exquisite.

[@est_living]

Could not agree more! Thank you, team estliving.com

[@darien33]

Es unacasa elegante. Es hermosa, con su color y material exterior, encerraando un interior sereno y luminoso atenuado por los colores . El mobilario exquisito con piezas como pequeños esculturas, las plantas que lo adornan, un cierto aire eclectico y japonés...el conjunto es elegante y sobrio, sereno y ordenado, tanto en el exterior como en el interior.

[@est_living]

Thank you. Vanessa has designed a stunning home. Extremely liveable with a beautiful aesthetic. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@killakahl]

beautiful - my goal is to use every room in my house as well

[@est_living]

A great goal to have. We hope you do! Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@retrospective77]

What's 'European' design? Icelandic? Turkish? Russian? British? Spanish? It's such a generic term that has little meaning for a continent that is so diverse, aesthetically speaking. (I'd like to add that the home looks very Pinterest American, but hey ho).

[@CatalinaTeuber-sf4gh]

buscaba alguien que se preguntara lo mismo.. estilo europeo..? mmm?

[@FHH618]

Well she did mention Belgium specifically. However i do agree that this home feels deeply American

[@mar8851]

Moze chcial zaznaczyć, że korzenie sięgają europejskiego dziedzictwa. Amerykanski styl powinien kojarzyć się z korzeniami z kultury nativ. W tym domu ja widzę wpływy japandi, skandi i .... dolce vita. Przepiękna mieszanka.

[@WonderZwane]

It’s a competing with ‘American’.

[@mraduma]

And that’s my sentiment when people say “Africa” (eg. “I went to Africa….I bought an African chair”) explain please, it’s a vast continent with countless cultures even within each African country.

[@melissadTvH]

each piece is beautiful but there is no communication among them giving, unfortunately a sense of coldness.

[@ZoeLe-ec1vu]

What is wrong with secretary kim home

[@danaalbader577]

🤍

[@est_living]

🤍

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

Gotta say, this woman really loves to hear the sound of her own voice... isn't it amazing how 'talented' you suddenly become, when you marry a Hollywood movie producer with more money than God, and you can hire a team of experienced professionals to 'help' you design a home, with the best of the best that money can buy.

[@fantasticzz4518]

That sounds personal… what has she done to you?

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

@@fantasticzz4518 I'm busy, can I ignore you later.

[@mignoncat1]

Why would one opt to live in a hotel lobby ? Dreadful & predictable & boring . Laughable .

[@gihankanishka]

Can't enjoy the video with the annoying VOCAL FRY

[@oneblach]

Too many crap to trip over

[@socalstr]

Malibu “North America” is insulting to the state of CA and to the country of the USA. Stop speaking in continents.

[@Mooooty]

meh.

[@est_living]

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