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FUTURE PERFECT“Future Perfect is one of the most exquisite contempo-rary design galleries in the world, and to have it on Sacra-mento street is just fabulous. I often source for my clients at this gallery, and whether it’s rare art finds or standout lighting, Future Perfect is a designer’s dream.” 3085 Sacramento Street; 415.932,6508; www.thefutureperfect.com

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WALDORF ASTORIA Interior Designer Pierre Yves Rochon

Designs a Relaxed Luxury Oasis with Attention to DetailOVER THE PAST YEAR SEVERAL NEW YORK hospitality brands have opened West Coast properties in Los Angeles. The Waldorf Astoria reigns over the high visibility intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards in Beverly Hills.

Designed by the firm Pierre-Yves Rochon, who also worked on the Four Seasons George V in Paris and the Savoy in London. The public space color palette is muted celadon, taupe, and white. The Art Deco-inspired lobby has a dramatic triple height ceiling. Hand-painted murals, Lalique installations and significant artworks are displayed throughout the property.

The generous guestrooms all have floor to ceiling windows with beautiful spacious white marble bathrooms with Diptyque amenities in the suites and Ferragamo products in rooms. Luxu-rious La Prairie products from the hotel spa are part of the nightly turn down service.

The rooftop pool has magnificent views, on a clear day, you can see all the way to downtown.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten presides over both restaurants, Jean Georges Beverly Hills; don’t miss the avocado pizza [see photo] and poolside at Rooftop by JG. CH

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Boulevard, 310.860.6666, www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com

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The Waldorf Astoria reigns over the high visibility intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards in Beverly Hills.