From Mark’s Desk As the days grow longer and the air starts to feel a little warmer, we are thrilled to welcome the arrival of spring! It’s that time of the year when nature bursts back to life, painting the world with vibrant hues of green and inspiring a desire to be outdoors. At Mark…
From Mark’s Desk Every new year brings a “fresh start,” a new beginning, and even a palette cleanser, if you will. Doesn’t it feel good? It’s a wonderful time to remove the clutter and start afresh. Here at Mark D. Sikes Interiors, we used this first month of the new year to rid, reorganize, and reset. We painted a…
From Mark’s Desk This past weekend we had the honor of decorating a showroom in the 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse in Dallas. Our “Villa Windowpane” is a multipurpose space fit for the modern age while inspired by the glamorous lifestyles of Bunny Mellon, Hubert de Givenchy, and Billy Baldwin. Functioning as a dining…
From Mark’s Desk In the fashion industry, this time of year is known as “Pre-Fall” — when the seasons are transitioning from summer to fall. There’s a breeze in the air, the leaves are just beginning to change, and we are starting to think about layering up. This feeling affects our moods, our clothing and, of…
From Mark’s Desk Last month, we had the pleasure of presenting our work at the WOW!House, a showroom held in the magestic Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London. It was a true honor to be included as one of the eighteen interior designers from around the world whose work was showcased in collaboration with globally recognized design brands and suppliers.…
From Mark’s Desk Spring is underway and we are celebrating all of the beauty that comes with seeing the flowers bloom! This month, I am incredibly inspired by our Kansas City project featured in House Beautiful’s Spring 2023 issue. The entire house and palate was inspired by a custom de Gournay wallpaper on a cobalt background. The bursts of pink…
From Mark’s Desk It’s the beginning of spring and during this time of year, I always find myself going back to one of my favorite houses for inspiration- Oscar and Annette’s home in Punta Cana. It is my ideal home and has helped inspire so many projects of ours over the years, especially the Mediterranean style homes in…
From Mark’s Desk In gearing up for my trip to the UK next month, all things England have been on my mind. With plans to tour country houses and other architectural landmarks in London, I’m looking forward to being surrounded by inspiration. My new home in Ojai, Orange Hill Farm, will be heavily inspired by Georgian architecture; this…
From Mark’s Desk As we go through life, it’s important to hit refresh every once in a while. For me, my recent trip to the UK was the opportunity I had been waiting for to feel renewed and inspired. It ended up being the perfect pause from my everyday work life. While in England, I was…
From Mark’s Desk In a recent interview with Vogue.com for a piece entitled Why Brown Is the Color Taking Over Interiors in 2022, I noted, “Everyone is wanting to feel close to and comforted by the earth, whether it’s an organic brown linen for a family room sofa or a rich chocolate silk velvet on bergères…