Pared-down yet sophisticated, this North Hollywood home brings the best qualities of mid-century design and bohemian flair together. This pad dates back to the 1950s, and there are definite elements of bygone charm here – the beamed ceilings, original wood floors and clapboard half-wall are a giveaway, although they're brought into the now with a lick of black paint. We love how the home's been ushered into the present day, with whimsical art, shades of blue and white, and modern seating. Plus, the bonus library, resplendent in cerulean, is a bookworm's heaven. Outside, there’s a lovely garden with a sofa for enjoying morning coffees and a hammock for afternoon dozes. By night, throw dinner on the barbecue for a delicious meal, or sit and relax around the fire pit and enjoy the city’s famously good weather. If you're here to explore, the shops and restaurants of Studio City are a quick fifteen-minute drive, while the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Hills are a half-hour drive away. But when you come home after touring LA's sights to your private garden and charming home, you'll feel a world away.