Mark Sikes once again delves into the incredible power of beauty. In his latest book, Forever Beautiful, the third in the trilogy, you’ll find twelve homes in a multitude of styles all over the country and beyond. Among them is a sleek and modern mountain retreat in Vail, Colorado; a waterside Regency Revival estate in Bermuda; a fairy-tale chalet in Sun Valley, Idaho; and a Mediterranean former horse stable in Hollywood. At a glance, each of these homes looks different, but they were all largely inspired by one thing: the natural beauty outside their doors.
Nature is the ideal muse. While the homes included in Forever Beautiful encapsulate a broad design range, they were all inspired by their locales. Reading through the book is like taking a journey because the chapters are arranged by the months of the year that spoke to the projects within. Every season ushers in different types of light, while each location brought with it a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with different artisans. You’ll also see plenty of Sikes’s trademark blue and white, but it’s so much more than that! Just like anything in nature, each home is wholly original and has its own color story.
A home needs to have soul and substance to be truly beautiful. It should not only reflect who you are but also who inspires you. That’s how they become sanctuaries: they make you feel good. Another thing that sets these homes apart are their artisanal details. Each house is uncompromisingly original; authenticity and customization are key. Forever Beautiful offers endless inspiration.
