My Favorite Room: Travis Stork’s simple, peaceful living room is just what the doctor ordered

When he started hosting “The Doctors� in Los Angeles, Nashville physician Travis Stork didn’t know how long the CBS daytime talk show would last. So he rented a Hancock Park apartment with a view of the Hollywood Hills and kept a simple aesthetic.

But as one season rolled into nine, the Emmy-nominated host, who appeared on Season 8 of “The Bachelor,� settled in.

“Over the years, I’ve accumulated pieces and made it my true home away from home,� he said.

Stork, a Nashville resident who commutes between seasons, said the top-floor two-bedroom is comfortable and convenient. His favorite spot in the 1,000-square-foot pad is the living room.

“It’s one of the few places in L.A. where I can find a lot of peace and quiet,� the 45-year-old said. “The space belies the fact that we’re smack-dab in the middle of a busy city. But the apartment backs up to the Wilshire Country Club, so I sometimes hear the occasional golf ball being teed off.�

“The Doctors� host, a Nashville resident who commutes between TV seasons, said his second home — a top-floor two-bedroom in Hancock Park — is comfortable and convenient. He spends most of his time there in the living room.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

What makes this room special?

When you walk into the main living area, there are double doors that lead to the patio. I can see the Hollywood Hills. Other than going to the bedroom to sleep, 99% of my time is spent in this room, and most of the time the French doors are open.

What draws you to the space?

There is a lot of my dog, Nala, in the room. She just turned 17 and stays in Nashville, because she can’t travel. I have four pictures of her in the room.

Design aesthetic?

Modern rustic. Comfortable and open. No clutter.

Did you have help creating the look?

The set designers at “The Doctors� helped me come up with a few pieces over the years. We had our DNA analyzed for a special, and I have a large piece of wall art that shows some of my DNA sequencing in orange.

Favorite piece of furniture?

I’m 6 foot 4, so I have a bistro table that can be elevated. I tend to do most of my work standing up. I herniated a disc in my back a couple of years ago, so for me, furniture has become about functionality and comfort and making sure that if I’m sitting in a chair or working at a table, I have good posture.

Biggest splurge in the room?

My bike, a specialized Roubaix. They retail for about $10,000.

You keep bikes in the living room?

I have three bikes in the room: My commuter bike, my mountain bike and my road bike. One of the walls where my bikes hang is painted orange. Orange is my favorite color, so there’s a lot of orange in the space.

Which item most represents you?

I have a TRX workout system on the back of the door that leads into the office/second bedroom. I’ve always felt like I should practice what I preach on “The Doctors.� So my living room is not only the place where I work, but it’s also a place where I do regular body-weight exercises. It’s one of the things I recommend to everyone. You don’t need a home gym. You can get straps and use your body weight to get a full workout.

Got any design tips for bachelors?

A lot of men shy away from plants and candles. But when I’m home, I light a few candles. Having plants and candles in the room puts me in a peaceful state of mind.

Favorite scent?

Vanilla.

[email protected]

MORE FROM HOT PROPERTY

‘Family Ties’ star Meredith Baxter parts with tree-topped home in Santa Monica

Elegant condo opens the door to Pasadena’s Grove at Ambassador Gardens

Quintessential Bond girl Ursula Andress sells her longtime home in Beverly Hills