For a central Los Angeles location, book in at the Downtown L.A. Proper hotel. Designed by former Wallpaper* guest editor, Kelly Wearstler, the impressive entryway boasts a show-stopping fresco.

close to the beating heart of Los Angeles, yet shielded against its excesses. Photography was by Yoshihiro Makino and styling by Amy Chin. Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, ...