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Lastly, Wearstler suggests to “select pieces because they resonate with you, not because they are ‘expected.'” Give yourself a little bit more room and enjoy a mini residence in The Avalon. Although a room of just vintage pieces is stunning, you can always mix contemporary finds with your Midcentury ones. Choose furnishings and décor that allow for functionality, but that also emphasize your personal style. Whether it be the material or the silhouette, focus on the elements that speak to you. “I am a strong believer that form and function can always seamlessly coexist,” says Wearstler. As many Midcentury collectors and admirers know, authenticity is the key to getting this style right. Wearstler emphasizes the importance of quality. Photo courtesy of The Avalon.Īlthough this style works well in the walls of The Avalon, replicating this design at home can certainly be accomplished. By incorporating only one pattern, the room is much more relaxing. Wearstler used these colors to create a very calm environment. The white and gray color palette in this room allows for the perfect resting place.

What truly makes this room is the unique checkered coffee table. Rather than splashing the room with vibrant colors, Kelly Wearstler used calming blues and greens to create a clean and relaxing space. Everything in this room embodies ’50s style. Any Midcentury fan could walk into The Avalon and be greeted by their favorite pieces, which makes the hotel feel more like home for its guests. The Avalon is adorned with authentic MCM furniture throughout the rooms, and even in the restaurant. Another key element of the design, is the furniture. While many retro hotels will experiment with bright vibrant colors, The Avalon provides a clean and simple environment with very light hues. The hotel works with a lot of white shades, along with pastel blues and greens. The Avalon uses a very specific color palette and patterns to give the hotel a very classy vibe. When styling the hotel, Wearstler says that the most challenging part was “creating a setting both adventurous and elegant.” For a Beverly Hills hotel, elegance is important and creating an oasis in a busy city is equally desired. If you’re not looking to leave the hotel too much, this is the perfect place to grab a delicious bite to eat before taking a dip in the pool. The Avalon’s restaurant, Viviane, has a perfect view of the pool with all the benefits of air conditioning. Enjoy the weather without sacrificing comfort. This shaded spot by the pool ignores the rules and brings the indoors out.

The patterned brick walls and cabanas create the perfect setting for a casual day at the pool. Kelly Wearstler, the hotel’s designer, says that The Avalon “is the quintessential midcentury project, as the 1949 building itself served as inspiration for creating an authentic midcentury California revival within.” When you step into the pool area, you immediately feel like you’ve taken a vacation to the 1950s. The former hideaway for celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Mae West and Lucille Ball, combines its Old Hollywood roots with its popular ’50s style. Located near the famed 90210, The Avalon is one of the most well known hotels in the Los Angeles area, and it definitely lives up to its name. From $550/night, chateaumarmont.For a Beverly Hills hotel, elegance is important and creating an oasis in a busy city is equally desired. An acquisition by André Balazs in the 1990s saw the graceful preservation of the hotel’s old-world charm, and reinforced its reputation as all that’s glamorous about Tinseltown. It become a hotel in the 1930s and has been the epicenter of Hollywood’s cosmopolitan bohemia ever since. Opened in 1929 as a luxury apartment building, it was inspired by a castle in France’s Loire Valley. Pictured: Chateau MarmontThe Chateau, as Angelenos call it, is one of the city’s most legendary hotels. is experiencing a surge of exciting new hotels (in the works are Edition, Waldorf Astoria, Soho House, Nomad, the James, and Nobu Ryokan Malibu, to name but a few), we take a look at 8 classics that dazzle with Old Hollywood charm. Once reserved for the Hollywood elite, the plentiful accommodations now also host the international art, design, fashion, and music crowds that are increasingly frequenting the city for its much-hyped creative scene. Hotel living is a deep-rooted part of Los Angeles culture.
