Mark D. Sikes' new book More Beautiful could not come at a better time. In an exclusive excerpt, the designer shares why beauty is essential.

Interior Design Tips How to Create Your Style Traditional Grandmillennial The Glam Pad Classic Aesthetic Natalie Aldridge

by Lacelliese King Our next guest needs little introduction: in a relatively short 10 years since the beginning of his interior design career, Mark D. Sikes has become synonymous with timeless style a

BREAKFAST ROOMThis sweet breakfast room is definitely something for designer Mark D. Sikes to smile about. Chairs are by Aesthetic. Vintage rug from Hollywood at Home.

Schumacher Santa Monica Neutral Wallpapers, 5014371, from Mark D. Sikes collection.

Schumacher Santa Barbara Ikat Indigo Fabrics, 74220, from Mark D. Sikes collection.

Mark D. Sikes Forever Beautiful: All-American Style All Year Long California all American interior design traditional timeless decorator

Laurel, excuse me for interrupting...I know you disapprove of...I very much like some of Mark D Sikes' rooms...to be honest, the ones with the

For our 50th Anniversary Idea House, we selected five of today's best young designers, shared old Southern Living stories for inspiration, and set them loose to decorate this charming cottage designed by Bill Ingram Architect. See their fresh takes on traditional Southern style. Find information to plan your visit here. Located just outside our hometown of Birmingham, AL, the community of Mt Laurel provides a picturesque location for our 2016 Idea House. Architect Bill Ingram and designers…