At Home in Los Angeles with Mark D. Sikes

Tag along for a visit to designer Mark D. Sikes' beautiful Los Angeles home. With his signature classic meets cool California style, Mark proves that traditional can be both fresh and timeless. For more visit: quintessenceblog.com/at-home-...

[@adventuresawaitathome]

I simply don’t get all these comments moaning about Susanna „interrupting“ the home owners, thus being disrespectful towards them. The videos themselves are beautiful and Susanna and her guests feel like friends, intimately talking about art, design and architecture, a passion they all share and have in common. These are conversations we are invited in and should be thankful instead of making rude comments. Everyone who does not like the videos is welcome to watch something else.

[@quintessenceblg]

WELL THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! Much appreciated! 🙏🏻

[@kaioiamo1503]

Well that a was polite send off! Bravo!

[@ranidenkaa2656]

We need this in longer version of 2024 🎉

[@taniadelacombe4476]

I never get tired of this video and MARK SIDES HOME, I could live in that lybrary kitchen my whole life and at night ...that guest room 😊😅❤

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you love!! Mark is so talented.

[@davidcattin7006]

So many (most?) regular people have zero sense of how wonderful it is to surround yourself with beautiful things, well-presented in your home. I would never leave until I went thru every. single. one. of those magazines! :o) Regards from Indiana!

[@quintessenceblg]

LOL! Thank you - so glad you appreciate the inspiration!

[@ivapaskaleva9440]

Прекрасно,светло и изчистено,не натрупано и цветно!

[@traceye.6428]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

[@nuur1305]

Classy, collected, and not cluttered!

[@erikacorette7137]

I would love to have seen more of this remarkable environment! Outstanding!

[@fdowd5467]

Susanna thank you for posting these videos. They remind me of the 80's when design and decorating were all the rage. I was a Buyer at a renowned NYC retailer on 5th Ave. These videos bring me back to that time.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you - so glad you enjoy our channel! - Stacey (behind the camera and Quintessence founder)

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Best guests on this show, people with unique, yet, refined vision. I wish I knew people like this.

[@Kathleen5429]

Mark Sikes... My favorite interior decorator. Just. The. Best.

[@ginafriend1690]

Love the ceilings that are curved, pretty details, great oudoors. Classy

[@clairewright8153]

The ceiling reminded of a Bedouin almost felt like it was going to shift with the breeze

[@ic1013]

Elegant, and not too chunky or masculine! I love it. Mark's one of my dream designer. Sophisticated with modern sensibility.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you like it!

[@ms.aineec.beland9684]

The garden is amazing. Truly California living.

[@lauraschroeder8177]

This is one of my favorite homes since I'm a CA native. SUSSANA WHEN CAN WE SEE YOUR HOME!????

[@erikacorette7137]

Love the bellbottoms! Great work Mark and all.

[@kimtaff1932]

I adore everything about this home - Mark Sikes is brilliant!

[@MTMF.london]

I am not easily impressed by most designers and their curated homes but this one knocked me off my feet. A house that looks elegant and chic at the same time does not look designed to death. Totally livable and that gorgeous garden!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes, totally stylish yet livable and that amazing garden! So glad you enjoyed!

[@michelemurphy3541]

Honestly! My thoughts as well! Just gorgeous. This video totally brightened my day.

[@janetcorey5102]

Mark presents as quiet but his designs are beautifully bold with especially beautiful gardens

[@donnaconrad6212]

God-Given Talent To Make Such An Awesomely Beautiful Home! Every Room Rejuvenates The Soul! The Garden ~ Heavenly!

[@maree-mareesongwriter6226]

Exquisite house and garden! I adore the second guest bedroom, the sumptuous bed and fabrics are to die for, and the relaxed feel of the kitchen area with that beautiful window seat.

[@alicewong1201]

What a beautiful and chic home. I love the fabric patterns on all the materials, it gives the room a warm and fuzzy feeling.

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@JennySiede]

Love the personal touch and lived in feel.

[@zacharytorjussen5137]

Omg this house and garden is absolutely phenomenal such a great energy and representation of his personal style✨

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Back for more, b/c this one is my favorite. I wouldn't change a single thing.

[@quintessenceblg]

Happy to hear it but Mark has since redone quite a few things! Beautiful then and now.

[@nikkil764]

I’ve never seen a library of magazines. How unusual. I wish we’d seen more of the bedroom with that wonderful wallpaper.

[@brianabouttown256]

Breathtaking JewelBox! Love this!!!

[@ums4491]

I have watched this video several times and I love this house. I have had to pause it several times to have a good look at the decor in the rooms. I love the idea of dhurries on the floors - so elegant and practical. Thank you Susanna for bringing this video to us.

[@quintessenceblg]

ums4491 So glad you enjoyed!! And yes dhurries are a timeless design addition! - Stacey (behind the camera)

[@nicolebirch7878]

The GARDEN, the TENTED ceiling, the window TREATMENTS

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes, yes and yes!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Eristhenes]

Ugh! Another splendid garden! My heart wept when I saw the reference library/guest room, for all those magazines I have had to dispose of over the years 'cause I could not keep them for lack of space...sigh. That was really a singular room; loved the intimacy of it. One day I'll have a home and you will HAVE to come visit me, lol!.

[@Robertking1996]

That backyard could make even a Hampton woman envious

[@quintessenceblg]

Isn't that back yard great?! And there was nothing there before!

[@williamwoody7607]

Envy is the go to position for a Hamptons woman.

[@HillHouseVintage]

Fabulous home, fabulous garden - very inspiring indeed!

[@idaniamorales6058]

Beautiful 🤩

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

The Bedrooms and Kitchen are Wow ! great taste....great fabrics ! ty

[@timeandplace4114]

Thanks for mentioning the kitchen. I did not see it the two times I always watch Quintessence; the 2nd time is without sound. It is a lovely kitchen.

[@timeandplace4114]

You have excellent

[@602redroses]

What a lovely home. I could take my meals in that guest room with all of the reference books.

[@quintessenceblg]

Me too - thanks for stopping by!!

[@debibarrington8348]

Yes thank you mark..i wish for us not so fortunates you could show a more detail of how to get a look similiar ..its more a feeling than " stuff" ty for opening yr doors..beautiful!

[@renasmith7586]

I just found your channel.......and I just looooooooooove it! Thank you for bringing such beautiful homes for us to enjoy! Truly inspiring!

[@quintessenceblg]

I'm so glad Rena!!! Lots more coming - stay tuned!

[@zacharytorjussen5137]

I’m commenting again lol but his style is superb everything is so timeless and chic and I LOVE blue and white💎

[@rneustel388]

I love this gorgeous home and Mark Sike's decorating style!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes and there are more photos in the written post - there is a link above under the description.

[@rneustel388]

+Quintessence Thank you! I just found your channel, and I'm bingeing on all the videos.

[@michelemurphy3541]

Your E N T I R E home, is delicious. I seriously just got tears in my eyes over how beautiful your work is! Your outdoor space is nothing short of Heaven. Gorgeous work!

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@sunjh2004]

I have been following Mark's website for a while and also looking forward to reading his new book. When I saw his name on my KZbin subscription, I got so excited. This is the best Chanel on KZbin.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much - we appreciate your subscription!!

[@brandonburrell8517]

So elegant and stylish. Thanks again.

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@marlenegoho1778]

So beautiful. Just loved the fabrics, box woods, mini collections.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you like them!

[@telfordrunners3254]

1000% of what I had in mind !!!! gorgeous decor

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@denisewashington1875]

beautiful aesthetics

[@Kathleen5429]

I also love this video and Mark D. Sikes. Seeing the way he decorated the living room the first time, drew me into his work. I took one look at that living room with the wicker chairs and Chinoiserie armoire and I was hooked!

[@rneustel388]

Kathleen5429 I thought that room at 1:20 was the absolute best, too. It’s the look I want for my new house.

[@Pdunzelman]

How many times can I watch this before my family seeks an intervention 😂😂😂 I just love it !!! all soooo inspiring !

[@quintessenceblg]

Loved reading this and of course loved that you've been on repeat viewing!! Thank you!

[@Madmogs1]

Susanna what a warm, smart and beautiful person you are!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes she is - lucky to have her as my partner in this series! - Stacey

[@cheekyllamacreations]

Jeff Gumer that’s very rude of you to say that! 😡

[@JuanGarcia-bz8zx]

Jeff Gumer sadly & rudely I’m agreeing with you. It’s strange feeling but she seems try too hard to keep up with world class snobs. From most of other shows. I’m not pointing this particular one though just in general. Maybe nature of these shows carry that innuendo. However it is difficult to not to see all this presenters entitlement.

[@carly4422]

I enjoyed seeing this house but I had to watch this on mute.

[@backintimealwyn5736]

@@jeffgumer3784 yes, she seems nice, and only says nice things so we forgive her for her flaws , but seriously she's all over the place and cuting people short is very disrespectful , she needs to lurn to stop doing that! she will always be annoying if she seems disrespectful, the home owner is the star here, not her , she should let other people shine, that's her job.

[@fancycat]

House is beautiful! The garden.....:-)

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video. I have Mark's amazing book so the loveliness of his house was no surprise, but it is nice to see it in a video format, rather than just the still photos. I love the way he has his magazines on shelves in the guest room.

[@th3azscorpio]

Nice showcase! Lots of great ideas! I love that garden, and the entry way. I love all of the vines going up the wall as well. This home looks so cozy, and clean!

[@quintessenceblg]

th3azscorpio Yes, lots of inspiration! So glad you enjoyed!!

[@teacatz3]

LOVE this video -- such a gorgeous home!! And a gracious and charming host! Hoping that you will do a video (or a series) featuring Holiday ideas and trends from the designers and decorators!

[@quintessenceblg]

So happy to hear! And yes, Mark's home is so charming and he is a lovely guy. I don't think we will be doing any Holiday ideas videos - but thanks for the suggestion!

[@ladyanne8139]

Wow. Love all of this home ... Love gardens. Lots of money put in this home.

[@franmellor9843]

This is the ultimate wow home sooo my style his passion shines through..its fantastic

[@quintessenceblg]

fran mellor So glad you liked!!

[@lucyzhu2968]

I watched this video twice love ❤️ this home style 👍

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you enjoyed!!

[@netrakulkarni5253]

Lovely I think it looks so peaceful!

[@brucegoldberg1648]

The best house in your video collection of beautiful houses.

[@quintessenceblg]

Bruce Goldberg glad you like!! Mark has a great eye!

[@VFCourtney]

Mark D. Sikes is my favorite decorator. We share a love of blue and white and so many other decorating ideas. I check out his instagram account every day and I recently bought one of his books. I am so happy we got to visit his home on Quintessence!

[@MissDolledUp]

so lovely..love the grouping of collections and the sofa in the kitchen area..sublime master bedroom and guest room perfection..another amazing home tour..xx

[@quintessenceblg]

Agree - it's a beautiful livable home! And thank you - so glad you enjoy our visits! - Stacey

[@kanwalrasheed1507]

Really lucky guests, beautiful house well decorated

[@philippaproud441]

My Dream home right there! Thankyou for the inspiration 💖

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@radicalaccounting]

Love the reference library. It's soothing.

[@quintessenceblg]

It is!! The tonal scheme is so calm and elegant!

[@tatjanazuravlova7529]

So beautiful !

[@sadieizzie]

What's not to love? An ode to detail and finishing touches, the pots of box dressing up the stairway in the garden, the blue and white porcelain accents and who wouldn't be happy to sit in that dining room pouring over books while looking out onto the garden. I've admired this home in magazines for some time and to finally see it via video is a real treat. Thank you for another fun visit, keep up the great work, we always look forward to email alerting us to head to our subscription page. xo

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you Sherrie - totally agree! So glad you are enjoying our series!! - Stacey

[@peggyscott2180]

Almost took a pass on this one, happy I didn't. A new most favorite.

[@ciel222]

GORGEOUS home , very nice , very nice

[@quintessenceblg]

ciel222 It is! So glad you enjoyed!

[@victoriacorcoran1258]

Gorgeous !

[@ivapaskaleva9440]

Прекрасен дом, хубаво обзавеждане!

[@piamcdowell1]

Gorgeous house. Some of the houses you guys have visited are more like hoarders paradise. This house has very tasteful and beautiful vignetes.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you enjoyed but we can't agree about our other episodes!

[@rneustel388]

I’m commenting for the second time, but this house seems to require it! The way the room was decorated at 1:20 with the zebra rug on the floor, neutrals, rattan, etc is the look I want for my new house. He has the most mirrors!!

[@quintessenceblg]

We love multiple comments!! Happy to have provided the inspiration!

[@swicheroo1]

He did so much in such a small house!

[@corinatodor9941]

Lovely Home !

[@quintessenceblg]

It is - glad you enjoyed!

[@janetworrell5979]

Lovely

[@audreybutts615]

Simply Beautiful.

[@quintessenceblg]

Audrey Butts 👍🏻

[@kishapaul8002]

Lovely house and home.2019

[@nancywhitehead6397]

Just curious is Mark Sikes another one who worked and honed his vast skills at Parish Hadley? His work reminds me of the talented late Mark Hampton. His attention to detail is outstanding especially with his skilled edited trims.. Bravo Mark. I will be looking for his books on Amazon..

[@misskatzlife5892]

Beautiful ⭐️

[@edhepditch6327]

Love

[@californiateaherbal2491]

Another favorite video! Does Susanna Salk actually know every person whose home she visits? It appears she does, great personality.

[@quintessenceblg]

California Tea & Herbal Yes! Either Susanna or I (or both of us) generally know the designer ( but not always)! - Stacey (behind the camera and the blog).

[@californiateaherbal2491]

@@quintessenceblg Stacey! The 'invisible' member of the team. You do a GREAT job! Whenever I see a new video pop up, I can't wait to open it!! Being in California, I especially enjoy the ones from my state and you've had some great ones!

[@sriandayani5726]

Veryyy niceeee💖

[@lilivicordero8077]

Beautiful

[@audreybutts7856]

Soooooo Beautiful.

[@williamharper6458]

Mark has done a smashing job of putting everything together so well to create his dream home. I believe that men make far better interior designers women myself ?.

[@popbackup6840]

So beatiful

[@marypophins2542]

Magnifique, j'adooore votre goût élégant si distingué. Très inspirant.

[@quintessenceblg]

Mark's house is a delight! Si heureux que vous avez apprécié!

[@amritachantmantra6478]

Lucky guests lol....SO TRUE

[@heyjude4842]

Be still my heart

[@taniabadillo4796]

Fav

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Very nice...

[@socorrobatista4577]

Fiquei encantada com esta casa !

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted to hear!!

[@Dakiniwoman]

I really enjoyed seeing this home... so very unique! Even though my personal passion is Victorian décor, I would feel very comfortable anywhere in this home ... I would have loved to see the kitchen... The garden is splendid... I will be getting a shoe-basket immediately... what a great idea!

[@adaelperez6842]

Espectacular felicidades

[@annacoribioanna]

Completely agree with you

[@emmanuelsalvadorenriquez4893]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@elainemorandidasilvasoares7500]

Amazing ;ths chanel is fantastic

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much!!

[@avrilashley1895]

oh wow

[@JJ33438]

i want to live there.

[@michaelmah2861]

What is the species of indoor tree in the blue ceramic pots featured throughout the video like at 1:22 and 4:22? Such a smart way to incorporate colour and cultural accents.

[@quintessenceblg]

I’m afraid I don’t know but I love them too!

[@pinkfrangipani5131]

They look like ficus trees.

[@Scully331]

Mark, love your framed Gracie panels. Did you put them behind glass or plexi glass, or is the paper coated and left uncovered? Thanks!

[@quintessenceblg]

I'm not sure what Mark did but I don't remember seeing any covering!

[@Scully331]

@@quintessenceblg Thanks! Making pricey interior design decisions can be overwhelming sometimes, but most of the time it is fun. Gracie hand painted wallpaper has been on my bucket list for a long time, but the panel will be here in 16 weeks, and I am trying to enjoy exploring all the framing options.

[@utan711]

I want to stay in this house.