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Inspired by a post on the adventures of tartanscot earlier this month (during his visit to Los Angeles for the 2011 Design Bloggers Conference), Scot gave us a peek at Dan Marty’s Los Angeles home as featured in House Beautiful May 2010.
I don’t know if his dogie is still with him, he must be pretty old if he is, but he was such a cute dog and was always with Dan when he was in his shop.
I immediately wanted to revisit the “beach cottage” I had the privilege of touring when Dan allowed the Corona Del Mar High School Home Tour to include his home. (I can’t remember what year it was, but I was still working in my garden business so it had to be at least 7 or 8 years ago, maybe longer). At the time he had a store in Costa Mesa; Les Interiors which was a wonderful venue for inspiration and a great place to pick up the occasional home accessory, always new and original. The store also offered design services, which I’m sure did some beautiful work for local folk’s homes. He parted ways with Les Interiors and opened Dan Marty Designs in Corona Del Mar but alas, we ultimately lost him to the Los Angeles Design Mart (affectionately known as The Blue Whale, due to the color of the main building).
The above images are of his beach cottage. I loved the use of space and somehow the small spaces felt ample and oh so comfortable!
Griege did a pretty extensive piece on his designs last year. Clearly Dan Marty has a following…and for good reason.
The above images are mostly from the House Beautiful story last year. I love seeing some of his obvious ‘favorite accessories’ used in his newer house.
I’m partial to the charm his beach cottage offered but I admire the French flair of his home in Los Angeles.
Above images are from his commercial sites.
Do you have a favorite designer…or 2 or 10?
Garden, Home & Party 
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
I’ve always been a fan of Dan Marty so this post was a real treat for me. As you know, I also get inspiration from Charles Faudree — I just simplify things a bit. Thanks for some great pics!
Karen said:
Hi Linda,
Do you love the Dan Marty pictures of his beach cottage? So much fun to see the interesting decorative items he brings to the room.
Karen
Julie said:
Hi Karen,
You know me – I’m a Barclay Butera fan, but often visited Les Interiors when it was in business – loved it! It was just a few doors down from Butera’s.
Julie
Karen said:
Hi Julie,
I too love Barclay Butera, but I see a bit of overlap between the two. I will miss Les Interiors—have you visited gardenology, which went in where Les Interiors used to be?
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, you’re the best!
Karen
martha said:
Oh my. I swoon over all that blue and white, wicker and bamboo.
I had never seen his beach house before. Thanks for the introduction.
My favorites include Charlotte Moss and Barclay Butera. But I have a feeling that anyone you suggest will quickly become a new favorite.
Karen said:
Hi Martha,
We share the love of Charlotte Moss and Barclay Buttera. Dan Marty managed a simple, almost cottage-look that I really enjoy. Have you ever seen Charlotte Moss’ “Winter House” book? It’s one of my favorites!
Thanks for stopping by.
xox,
Karen
Gretchen said:
I wish I had attended that home tour. I would love to have seen the beach house. I liked everything about it, from the color scheme to the accessories. I’ve always admired Dan Marty’s sense of design. I think Butera is my current favorite, but I still like Ralph Lauren, especially his fabrics.
Karen said:
Hi Gretchen,
Yes, I do love Ralph Lauren’s fabrics (and designs) too. In all of these amazing designs there’s something for everyone, right? 🙂
xox,
Karen
Susan said:
Do you know if Dan Marty does residential interiors? Or does he just sell his wares?
Cathy Tyner said:
Where is Dan? I am a huge fan & find him irreplaceable.
Thx!
Cathy
Karen B. said:
Cathy,
Not that long ago I read that he had a store in Los Angeles. I love his style and was so sad when he closed his store nearby. It was in Corona del Mar, CA and fun to stop in and see what he had come up with. He always has such great ideas.
Thanks for stopping by.
Karen
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leslieharrisakagwenmoss said:
I love this post. I might have to stop by his store 🙂
Karen B. said:
I’m not absolutely sure he still has his L.A. store, I’ll have to Google it. For a time it was located in Orange County, but then he moved to L.A. and I think someone said he had a space in the “blue whale” design building.
Karen
Danielle Adams said:
Dan Marty is my uncle he passed away september 15th this year from cancer, he was diagnosed with it 3 years ago 😦
Karen B. said:
Oh, Danielle,
I am sorry for your loss. His way with decor was magical and he will be missed. I only saw him a few times in his Corona del Mar store, accompanied by his faithful dog. He was always friendly and of course, a visit to his store was always a treat.
Thank you for taking the time to let me know.
Karen
Vanessa said:
Dan Marty was an orIginal. I am so sad to hear he passed. He was zone of a kind designer.
Karen B. said:
Vanessa,
Yes, I loved his style and it was wonderful when he had a shop very near where I live. I would sometimes see him and his dog in the store and he was always so friendly.
Karen