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Living on the edge in a Midcentury Modern home in Palm Springs

Liz Ostoich, with dog Reilly, sits next to the infinity pool at the 1959 Hugh M. Kaptur home she owns with husband Mark Ostoich. The orange awning and infinity pool were designed by architect Albert Frey, who once lived in the house seen in the distance at left.

Liz Ostoich, with dog Reilly, sits next to the infinity pool at the 1959 Hugh M. Kaptur home she owns with husband Mark Ostoich. The orange awning and infinity pool were designed by architect Albert Frey, who once lived in the house seen in the distance at left.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Liz and Mark Ostoich have filled their 1959 Hugh M. Kaptur-designed Palm Springs home with Midcentury Modern decor from a variety of international designers.

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A Mazzega Murano glass chandelier, circa 1960s, hangs over the dining room table.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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From the Ostoichs’ kitchen, pocket doors frame a view of the sleek T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining room set, purchased at Christopher Anthony in Palm Springs, and the Mazzega Murano glass chandelier.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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The Ostoichs’ living room offers panoramic views of Palm Springs. Sliding-glass doors open to let in breezes and allow easy access to the patio.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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A neon martini sign from a Silver Lake bar hangs over a contemporary walnut and lucite bar designed by Darren Elkins, a Palm Springs woodworker and former local fire captain. The bar was custom-made to complement the three 1950s George Nakashima ‘Mira’ bar stools in walnut.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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Midcentury “Praying Mantis” floor lamp by Rispal.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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The Ostoichs’ 1959 hillside Palm Springs home.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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