This LA Abode Is a Love Letter to Hollywood Regency—With a Cultural Stamp

Nestled in Los Angeles’ vibrant Koreatown sits Natalie Wong’s dreamy, candy-colored abode. Fondly dubbed “KTown Chateau,” the three-bedroom apartment is a potion concocted of Paris, LA, and China’s most precious design ingredients.

Intricate crown molding lines the ceiling, a palm tree-shaped chandelier cascades over the bedroom, and feng shui principles permeate each doorway.

It’s a space that’s as rooted in the city as it is in Wong’s personal taste. The interior stylist and content creator decked the apartment out in glamorous Hollywood Regency-style staples—like black and white portraits and brass-gilded mirrors.

Still, pleasant pops of personality come through in flamingo murals and pineapple-shaped decor. Ahead, Wong takes us through her maximalist haven—sharing her most coveted secondhand finds, biggest design inspirations, and favorite spots to relax.

How did you first discover your space? What about it appealed to you?

It was love at first sight! The Koreatown neighborhood has a lot of older, historic buildings with a lot of charm and character.

Walking through the outdoor courtyard already feels like you’re transported to another time and place.

When I stepped foot into the living room, I immediately fell in love with the high ceilings, natural lighting, and original crown molding.

Does your home fit in with your neighborhood's style or does it stand out?

The Koreatown neighborhood has a lot of other historic buildings such as mine with a lot of charm and character.

Unfortunately, there’s a lot of new construction happening and developers aren’t adhering to the same aesthetic as these older buildings. It makes me sad.

How would you describe your style and approach to decorating your home?

My style is pretty eclectic—it’s a blend of curated maximalism, Hollywood Regency, and Palm Beach. Because there’s a lot of space in here, I use black and white rugs in every room to maintain a consistent flow, and I incorporate large palm trees and plants to bring the outdoors inside.

I shop almost exclusively for secondhand furniture and decor items through Facebook Marketplace, flea markets, or thrift stores for unique pieces so my home doesn’t look like a showroom or catalog.

Who or what are your biggest design inspirations?

Kelly Wearstler, Jonathan Adler, and Summer Thornton are a few of my favorites.

How does your heritage inform your style?

I try to practice a level of feng shui where I can help it, especially with decluttering and keeping passageways clear of furniture and objects—this is challenging for a maximalist or collector!

Additionally, I love to incorporate Chinoiserie decor elements such as the stenciled wall in my dining room or the various small furniture pieces in my bedrooms. 

Any other cultures you take design notes from?

I love the earthiness of African elements, specifically with Moroccan design.

What were the greatest finds in your home? Can you share a story behind any of them?

A few of my greatest secondhand scores include the large, framed art piece in my living room which I acquired for less than an expensive dinner during the last 30 minutes of an estate sale; the palm chandelier in my bedroom which cost a whopping $5 (less than an ice cream!); and the midcentury modern Robert Sonnename-style lamp that I snatched up from a church yard sale during my morning jog around the neighborhood.

Do you have a favorite design feature or room? If so, where is it in the house and what makes it unique?

I love the little sitting area in my primary bedroom. The bedroom is massive, so I created a separate area where I can work or relax.

Next to it, there’s also a little nook directly under the window where I like to read and also where both my niece and nephew like to sleep when they spend the night.

Where in your home do you spend the most time and what are you usually doing there?

I spend the most time in my “cloffice” (or closet office). I use it as an office where I work remotely two or three days a week, workout and do yoga, and also get dressed in the mornings or before a night out.

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