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Forever Beautiful: All-American Style All Year Long Hardcover – September 3, 2024

by Mark D. Sikes (Author), Amy Neunsinger (Photographer)
4.5 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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Bestselling author Sikes, now the “standard bearer of great American design” (Architectural Digest), returns with a new book of fresh yet classic American decorating.

AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer and tastemaker Sikes believes there’s beauty everywhere: all we have to do is look for it. His classic, livable looks are beloved by celebrities and notables from Reese Witherspoon to Dr. Jill Biden, who hired him to redesign her White House office.

In this third book of the Beautiful trilogy, Sikes celebrates a full year of beautiful interiors inspired by nature. Colors, patterns, and textures, including his favorite blue and white, chinoiserie, rattan, gingham, stripes, and more, came from the world outside these rooms. In twelve chapters, he shares inspiration and advice from homes he has designed across America and abroad. There is a house for every month of the year, inspired by the seasons, from April’s leafy green Gardens of Versailles–inspired French Chateau-style home outside of Chicago to crisp navy in East Hampton for June, August’s homage to the pink sands in Bermuda, and holiday reds for December’s Swiss-style chalet on a sweeping horse ranch near Sun Valley, Idaho.

Throughout, each house features Sikes’s signature touches, inspirational quotes, and tradition updated for today. With all-new light-filled photography by Amy Neunsinger, Forever Beautiful reminds new and returning readers alike of the power of making it beautiful.
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  6. ISBN-10
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"From Beautiful, to More Beautiful, and now Forever Beautiful, Mark D. Sikes, who most recently refreshed the historic Blair House in Washington, D.C., takes readers inside 12 different projects, ranging from homes in Florida; Long Island, New York; and Vail, Colorado. The work follows the pages of the calendar, each project stands in for a different month of the year and the beauty that comes with the seasons’ changes." — Elle Decor

"Just before the publication of our November issue’s Blair House feature, Mark D. Sikes rounded out his Beautiful trilogy with the release of Forever Beautiful. This title celebrates a full year of the AD100 talent’s interiors—organized into 12 chapters, with one home as the focus each month. The ultimate goal? Celebrating the natural world’s beauty. “Nature is the ideal muse,” Sikes declares in the book’s introduction, and his position is clear through projects like a sleek, modernist retreat in Aspen inspired by the icy geometry of its surrounding mountains. This dexterity is among one of the many trailblazing qualities Sikes possesses as a new face of American design." — Architectural Digest

"Mark Sikes' Beautiful books are always in my stacks, and they usually make it to the top because of their smaller scale and pretty covers." — Kaitlin Smith, Kaitlin Smith Interiors (Veranda)

About the Author

A member of the AD100 and the Elle Decor A-List, Mark D. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States and the world, including the White House and Blair House. He is the author of Beautiful and More Beautiful.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli (September 3, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 084783011X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847830114
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1.3 x 10.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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Customers find the book lovely, with one noting its timeless accessible design. The color palette receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the more daring colors and well-photographed images. Customers find the book inspirational, being chock full of great ideas, and one customer particularly impressed with the projects presented.

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12 customers mention "Book style"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's style, with one noting its timeless and accessible design featuring both antiques and contemporary pieces.

"...If you love an interesting mix of color, antiques and contemporary pieces and design styles blended to create a classic look, this book is for you!..." Read more

"You know Mark D. Sikes is going to have a lovely book. This is in keeping with that. Love it." Read more

"I have the other two beautiful books by Mark Sikes. All three are fabulous! They give great inspiration and ideas for making a beautiful home...." Read more

"Love this coffee table book. Great cover plus great info" Read more

10 customers mention "Color palette"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's color palette, noting its gorgeous appearance and well-photographed images, with one customer specifically mentioning the use of less blue and more white.

"...The photos are stunning. If you love an interesting mix of color, antiques and contemporary pieces and design styles blended to create a classic look..." Read more

"...All three are fabulous! They give great inspiration and ideas for making a beautiful home...." Read more

"Many beautiful rooms. I didn’t care for the commentary by the smaller photos - often stating the obvious...." Read more

"...Earth tones also used as the seasons change. Nature has the very best color combinations inside and out...." Read more

6 customers mention "Inspiration"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book inspirational, being chock full of great ideas, with one customer particularly impressed with the projects presented.

"Mark D. Sykes has done it again! This book is absolutely gorgeous and inspiring. I love the organization by month...." Read more

"...All three are fabulous! They give great inspiration and ideas for making a beautiful home...." Read more

"...I’m so impressed with the projects he presents in the book. The pictures are full of details and beautiful colors...." Read more

"...Totally classic. There are some really innovative ideas here, like the way they designed a runner for an unusual staircase. So many lovely details...." Read more

4 customers mention "Design"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's design, with one mentioning its attention to the smallest details and another noting its interesting pages.

"...The different locations, the attention to the smallest details which make all the difference in an overall look. The photos are stunning...." Read more

"Love this coffee table book. Great cover plus great info" Read more

"...So many lovely details. I’m reading slowly to make it last." Read more

"...There are a few interesting pages and I like how the book is laid out with each season representated. But it's overall just "eh" to me...." Read more

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  • JKB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, Beautiful Book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    Mark D. Sykes has done it again! This book is absolutely gorgeous and inspiring. I love the organization by month. The different locations, the attention to the smallest details which make all the difference in an overall look. The photos are stunning. If you love an interesting mix of color, antiques and contemporary pieces and design styles blended to create a classic look, this book is for you! Love it!
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  • Anthony's Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great decorating book from Sikes
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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    You know Mark D. Sikes is going to have a lovely book. This is in keeping with that. Love it.
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  • Southern Mountain Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this beautiful book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
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    I have the other two beautiful books by Mark Sikes. All three are fabulous! They give great inspiration and ideas for making a beautiful home. They also look wonderful displayed with blue and white vases or jars on top!
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    I love this beautiful book!

    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
    I have the other two beautiful books by Mark Sikes. All three are fabulous! They give great inspiration and ideas for making a beautiful home. They also look wonderful displayed with blue and white vases or jars on top!
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  • Deborah Nabors
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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    Love this coffee table book. Great cover plus great info
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  • N. Kim
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful rooms as usual!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
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    Many beautiful rooms. I didn’t care for the commentary by the smaller photos - often stating the obvious. Would rather have had larger photos and no text. But that’s a small quibble. I have all his books bc his take on traditional style never feels heavy or overly formal.
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  • southern lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touch’s my soul with the many ways to decorate with many shades of blue
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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    What a well made book on how to express love of nature in the color blue of the ocean and sky. Earth tones also used as the seasons change. Nature has the very best color combinations inside and out.
    Arrangement details in all things are the most beautiful.
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  • Jenny G
    3.0 out of 5 stars Very nice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
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    It is a beautiful book, although as someone living in the North I would have liked more of a true linking to the seasons. January and February were all done in warm climates and December felt a bit formulaic. October was also blah and lacking the cozy feeling.

    Despite the criticism, overall it is a nice book and well photographed
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  • brian J stephenson II
    5.0 out of 5 stars Did the previous review seriously call Mark Sikes basic?
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
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    I got Mark’s new book this morning, and I love it! The previous review called it “basic” (seriously?!?!?), but I would call it “accessible.” Everything is gorgeous but more understated than previous books, so you could do many of these designs in a normal house without your neighbors thinking you had lost your mind, lol! And I think I already spotted at least one pic of Reese Witherspoon’s house (just dreamy). Thank you for another beautiful book, Mark! I haven’t read the words yet, but I’m sure they’re great too. Some of my fav pics are attached, but there are SO MANY MORE!
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    Did the previous review seriously call Mark Sikes basic?

    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
    I got Mark’s new book this morning, and I love it! The previous review called it “basic” (seriously?!?!?), but I would call it “accessible.” Everything is gorgeous but more understated than previous books, so you could do many of these designs in a normal house without your neighbors thinking you had lost your mind, lol! And I think I already spotted at least one pic of Reese Witherspoon’s house (just dreamy). Thank you for another beautiful book, Mark! I haven’t read the words yet, but I’m sure they’re great too. Some of my fav pics are attached, but there are SO MANY MORE!
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  • clarissa mendonca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente !!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 15, 2025
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    Maravilhoso e inspirador,como os outros ,do mesmo autor !!!
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  • Brenda Steingrimsson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
    Reviewed in Australia on September 28, 2024
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    The most beautiful book, great for designers or as a coffee table book. Its simply stunning, I have the first book of this trilogy and Mark Sikes has the BEST style. Love it!
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  • Mr. A. J. Porter
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2024
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    The other books in this series are much better. This looks and feels rather dreary as the photography is not great. Some of the designs genuinely look awfully dated. I think this is a good time for this series of books to end…
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