Do Not Disturb with Djuna Bel

Presenting Do Not Disturb, a series uncovering the oasis behind closed doors. We’ve been invited to the homes of indoor enthusiasts—and you’re our plus one. In this first installment, stylist Djuna Bel shares a glimpse into her and partner Nikolai Haas’s Highland Park sanctuary, curated by creatives and accentuated by Thuma’s collection.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Do Not Disturb?”
DB: A little sanctuary away from the city. We can move up here and nobody will see us.

A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, beige sheets, and pillows. A light blanket is draped over the bed. Warm wooden walls, houseplants, and soft natural lighting create a calm, inviting atmosphere.

Signature Bed, in Light Grey | Linen Box Quilt, in Dune | Pillar Stool, in Walnut

Two people stand side by side in a modern bathroom, each wrapped in a white towel with another towel wrapped around their head. One wears sunglasses and both are smiling at the camera. Marble countertops and mirrors are visible behind them.

Turkish Cotton Bath Towels, in White

A man wearing a white tank top holds a small container while standing next to an outdoor stone oven, preparing food in a sunlit setting.

What’s your first move when you know you’re not going to be disturbed for a while?
DB: Nikki likes to take lots of outdoor baths. We use the sauna all the time—it's so refreshing. We're always cooking; or it's more like Nikki that's cooking and I'm like, art directing. Nikki's the chef.

A wooden bench sits by a large window with trees outside. On the bench is a vase with white allium flowers and a stack of books. A mirror behind the bench reflects the scene. Marble accents are visible nearby.

Pillar Bench, in Walnut

How do you spend your time when no one’s around?
DB: The three of us hanging out, having a really mellow day together.

A man and a woman sit on a bed in a warmly lit room, smiling at each other. The woman wears a bright pink sweater, and the man is in a light-colored shirt. Sunlight streams in from a window behind them.

Signature Bed, in Light Grey | Linen Box Quilt, in Dune | Pillar Stool, in Walnut

What does good design mean to you?

DB: Good design is more emotional than physical. I think it’s just like a good outfit. People are always asking me as a stylist what makes a good outfit. And same thing with design. It's really hard to have a backdrop that isn't strong and then just put beautiful pieces in there. Then it can feel like a showroom or something that feels impersonal. But if you really love the configuration of certain things, you don't have to follow a formula, you're just like, I love this.

NH: I think good design is something that solves a problem really well, whether it's emotional or abstract or practical or physical.

A woman in a pink sweater smiles and leans over a bed, while a man in green pants stands nearby. Another man is visible in the background, reflected in a mirror. The room has wood-paneled walls and a large window.

Signature Bed, in Light Grey | Linen Box Quilt, in Dune | Classic Nightstand, in Walnut

A man sits on a wooden deck, leaning back, while a woman in a cream dress lies with her head on his lap. They are outdoors, surrounded by plants and trees, and sunlight filters through the foliage.

Pillar Bench, in Walnut

What makes your home cool?
DB: It was described as a tree house, which feels really special for Los Angeles. This house is a meeting point of where our styles kind of overlap. I think we've been together for so long that our tastes kind of meshed together a little bit, but we're quite different. This is a fun reflection of where we come together.

A white sheet floats in midair above an unmade bed in a modern, sunlit bedroom with wood accents, large windows, and a leafy view outside. A small table with a candle sits beside the bed.

Signature Bed, in Light Grey | Linen Box Quilt, in Dune

View through an open window of a wooden deck with red cushioned benches, wooden tables, and a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by lush green trees.

Pillar Bench, in Walnut

A sunlit wooden staircase leads up to a landing with a cushioned chair by a large window. Sculptural decor hangs on the left wall, and a glass railing lines the right side.

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a pink sweater, sits up in bed smiling and holding a polka dot mug. She is covered with a beige comforter and her reflection is visible in a large mirror beside her.

Signature Bed, in Light Grey | Linen Box Quilt, in Dune | Classic Nightstand, in Walnut

A wooden bedside table holds a black lamp and a potted plant with green and white leaves. Soft natural light highlights the warm wood tones and modern, minimalist bedroom decor.

Classic Nightstand, in Walnut

How do you wake up in the morning?
DB: My child, who usually comes running into our room and wakes us up.

A woman with short blonde hair, wrapped in a white towel, sits on a bed in a sunlit, marble-accented room, looking out a large window with a view of trees and a vase of flowers on the windowsill.

Turkish Cotton Bath Towels, in White | Pillar Stool, in Walnut

A woman in a towel with a towel wrapped around her head brushes her teeth and smiles while sitting on a marble bathroom counter. A man in a towel stands next to her, facing the mirror.

Turkish Cotton Bath Towels, in White | Pillar Stool, in Walnut

A woman lies on a bed with her arms stretched above her head, looking at a child in a red shirt holding a stuffed animal, with a green-patterned blanket partially covering her.

Essential Bed, in Walnut | Linen Box Quilt, in Dune | Pillar Bench, in Walnut

What happens when you take the “Do Not Disturb” sign down?
DB: A crazy, manic hosting day with tons of people and friends and kids. All that interaction gives [our home] a lot of heart. I think that's kind of the point.