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Decor / Rooms & Homes

HOUSE ENVY New Traditional

Classic + Casual

A bonus of beach time on the weekend? Catching up on magazines. Happened to rediscover this L.A. home of designer Mark D. Sikes in an old issue of House Beautiful. Even for a modern glam girl like myself, I want to live and breathe in the relaxed tones and textures mixed with just enough contemporary touches. The whole house whispers “welcome”…

Bad case of house envy.

Interior design by Mark D. Sikes; photographed by Amy Neusinger ; House Beautiful December/January 2012

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Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. viv says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:03 am

    I see that Hermes throw everywhere and I want one :(
    Beautiful home!

  2. Madison says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:45 am

    That bed and that exterior space looks to die for! I am having envy as well. Stunning! xo

  3. Madison says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:45 am

    …just spotted the french bull dog. Obsessed.

  4. Jen Ramos says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:00 am

    beautiful pictures… love the light fixtures in the 9th picture
    Madebygirl.blogspot.com
    MadeByGirl.com

  5. Lonely Wife Project says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Super fresh! I love the whole art on the floor thing although it doesn’t make much sense in a bathroom.

  6. Paloma {LaDolceVita} says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Oh, I absolutely love Mark’s house! I wouldn’t change anything about it. The outdoor space is just as gorgeous as the interior.

    Jen, the pendants in the kitchen are the Grosvenor Downlights in Polished Nickel from Circa Lighting: http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1209

  7. elizabeth says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:22 am

    This house is a little more traditional than I would usually go, but like you, I would feel completely comfortable there! It is super warm and welcoming…
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  8. Sarah {HighStyling} says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:38 am

    This is the house I want my parents to live in so I can visit it all the time.

  9. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Okay that home is pretty effin fab. It’s so cozy and layered, doesn’t look “decorated” at all.

  10. Mae Badiyan says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    house envy is right! the canopy on that bed is amazing! x

  11. Kirby says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    That patio? I die!

  12. Tamra {ever swoon} says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    that canopy bed, dark walled bathroom, and bright and airy kitchen are making me weak at the knees!

  13. 2n3designers says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    What a comfy looking, lived in, home. Just makes me what to be a hermit in these rooms. Very Nice!

  14. Emily says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    One day I will live in a home like this!

  15. Things That Inspire says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:20 am

    I must admit that I skimmed the text, to get to the beautiful pictures. As I took them all in, I thought ‘this must be in LA’ – there is something so unique and beautiful about California design. So many ‘new traditional’ elements start in California – whether it be design or furnishings – and it takes them years to make their way to Atlanta!

    – Holly

  16. Sherry says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:02 am

    Boom….what is not to love there. I am in love with his ability to layer and creat such a warm space. Envy is the right word.

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