Mark D. Sikes' Head to Toe Makeover
So if you missed it, last week I did a "Look for Less" on the new living room decor at designer Mark D. Sikes' private home in the Hollywood Hills, which he shares with his partner Michael and their French Bulldog, Lily.
My inbox was flooded with messages about the new decor, and more than one request to show a full series of before and afters of the room from the time they moved into the home til now.
It's not a shock that Sikes has provided a lot of inspiration to those of us interested in interior design, first with his gigantic welcome to the "scene" with the cover spread of his home in House Beautiful, but then his book, featuring two versions of his decor along with various client projects.
I happen to have my favorite version of his home, and have cataloged a lot of images for inspiration, so this task was relatively easy! So, for those of you who asked, sit back, relax, and enjoy the evolution of a living room - the Mark D. Sikes way.
I think any good before and after post has to start with the REAL before, don't you" When Mark and Michael bought the house in 2010, it had been decorated by the previous owner. It's possible she hired a decorator to do this for her. A young actress, she definitely had an aesthetic that was unique. Black high-gloss paint coated all of the moldings of the windows and doors, and that plaster fireplace surround. The floors were painted, sort of two shades lighter than battleship gra...
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