FIVE OF THE BEST Wallpapers Deck your walls with these local designs.
Justina Blakeney x Hygge & West Cosmic Desert, $165/roll (27'' x 30'), at
hyggeandwest.com
Pottok Prints Hands, $165/roll (27'' x 15'), at
pottokprints.com
Sandy White Best Coast, $185/roll (27'' x 15'), at
cavernhome.com
Walnut Wallpaper Block, $150/roll (27'' x 15'), at
walnutwallpaper.com
Princes & Crows Tree Party, $245/roll (39'' x 12'), at
princesandcrows.com
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inch of the room to make it feel as though the toilet and sink are actually outside—just another of Lautner’s many expertly executed techniques to bring the outdoors in.
James Turrell’s Above Horizon Custom-made for the property, James Turrell’s “Skyspace” piece Above Horizon is bathed in his signature, color-changing lighting; when the retractable roof is open, the room’s lighting appears to also change the color of the stars above (seeing it in the day doesn’t have the same effect on the sky). Guests enjoy this intimate Turrell experience on a comfortable daybed built into the concrete, as soothing (or sexy) music sets the mood.
Being a renter or owner in L.A. is hard, but Rental Girl founder Elizabeth McDonald knows how to succeed at both. Got questions? She’s got the answers.
How often does my landlord have to paint the interior of my apartment, and who is responsible for costs? —Kate, Echo Park Your landlord is responsible for making sure you’re in a safe home that’s free of lead-based paint. If the color isn’t your thing or is worn looking, you can live with it or see if the landlord will repaint or allow you to, but you might be stuck with some or even all of the cost. Word of advice: Protect yourself by getting authorized changes in writing.
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How can I get more garbage and recycling bins at my apartment? —Erin, Sherman Oaks Contact the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report this. (Check your utility bill; chances are you’re paying for your trash removal.) Whether the cans were stolen or crushed, the LADWP will replace them for you.
How long does a landlord have to give back a security deposit, and how much of it will I get back? —Stephanie, San Pedro Landlords have three weeks from
the time you turn in your keys to figure out what needs to be replaced and how much that will cost—all of which must be documented with a receipt or an estimate. If you feel they’re taking advantage or charging you for damages you know you didn’t make, you can submit a claim to the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (
dcba.lacounty.gov) to be settled in small claims court.
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October–December 2016 Time Out Los Angeles
PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM TOP): COURTESY JUSTINA BLAKENEY X HYGGE & WEST; JAKOB N. LAYMAN; COURTESY CAVERN HOME; COURTESY WALNUT WALLPAPER; COURTESY PRINCES & CROWS; COURTESY THE RENTAL GIRL
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