Name: Marc Gomes, actor & director
Location: Hollywood, California
Size: 2,000 square feet
Years lived in: 5
Originally built in 1896 in Glendale, Marc's home was moved to Hollywood in 1937. The house still has many of the original architectural details and Marc has added another level of depth to the architectural character with his choices in design and decor.

The classic Victorian home sparks conversation when creatives in the art and entertainment industry gather for an evening party. It is the back drop to old Hollywood, while entertaining new promises in the famous entertainment capital. Marc contains to furnish his home with new found objects and art that inspire his everyday living.
Apartment Therapy Survey:
My Style: Modern with primitive accents
Inspiration: My grandmother's home
Favorite Element: The individuality of each of the various rooms
Biggest Challenge: Defining the function of all the rooms
What Friends Say: The house and decor reminds them of New Orleans.
Biggest Embarrassment: The lack of air circulation. The home gets extremely hot in the summer.
Proudest DIY: Replacing the kitchen sink and hardware.
Biggest Indulgence: Master bed and side tables
Best advice: There is no need finish all the decorating in the first six months.
Dream source: Dialogica, Moderica, Herman Miller, Africa, and India

Resources of Note:
FURNITURE
- • Custom Sofa Warehouse
• Restoration Hardware
• Herman Miller
• Vintage original 1950's modern chair
ACCESSORIES
- • Indian and African specialty shops
LIGHTING
- • Antique shops on La Brea
• Paris Antiques
PAINT
- • Behr
FLOORING
- • Refinished original floors
RUGS & CARPETS
- • Noah's Art
• Turkish + Persian
BEDS
- • Dialogica
• Indian Room Divider
ARTWORK
- • Original Denis Forest, Dyptych "Bullseye"
• Original Dennis Morris, 1960's, London
• Original Margaret von Biesen
APPLIANCES
- • O'Keefe & Merritt vintage stove
• Maytag
WINDOW TREATMENTS
- • Restoration Hardware
TILE & STONE
- • Home Depot
HARDWARE
- • Rejuvenation

Thanks, Marc!
Images: Bethany Nauert
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White Enamel Flatwa...
Colors please!!!!
I have the exact same screen that you used as a headboard! Hmm... giving me ideas!
I didn't think it could be done, but he actually made a Victorian look cool.
omg that dresser is to die for!!!
Gorgeous! I especially love the light fixtures and that red bedding.
I feel like we are seeing a gradual shift away from modernism and minimalism in AT house tours lately, which is awesome. Marc's home is clean, tidy and beautiful without looking cold or alienating.
Some really nice features... although, it makes me sad to see those glorious wood floors covered by so many rugs!
Really lovely and tasteful. I was thrown off by his description of the place as "modern" though -- looks fairly traditional to me. But this is a very nicely done home which has a definite Old Hollywood/Hollywood Hills Mediterranean vibe.
What a beautiful and cozy home -
Loving the builtins and ethnic accents...
...and kudos for choosing appropriately-sized rugs!
Bless your heart for not changing the kitchen tile...had that in my former house and new owners tore it out :-(
terrific use of color, esp in the bedroom.
Love love LOVE that pink bathroom!
That bathroom makes me smile!!!
Love.
OH what a beautiful stove!
Beautiful home, love the floors and...
14 comments and nobody said anything about the dining table?......
i hope that toilet bowl rug gets cleaned regularly
I have the same shower curtain and love it. Martha Stewart at K Mart. I'll need another soon, tiny scratch holes in it from the cat. The most elegant and supple vinyl shower curtain ever. You've created a great Man Cave.
Ha! Good catch on the dining table, rana! Those look like ironing board legs. Maybe he's just making do until the perfect table comes along?
Very homey and chic. This is just amazing, really. It's very livable even with the unique pieces you have.
This is really lovely. There are so many great details - the built-ins, the wall of drawers and yellow wall in the office, the dining room light fixture, the hall and kitchen floors. As others have said, a very cozy feel.
Does anyone know what the paint color is in the living room? The muted light green? I want it.
hilarious about the dining table!! it's like AT where's waldo. I was so enraptured with the use of color in there I missed that completely!
What a stunning home! Love your light fixtures, the red bedding and that fabulous pink bathroom!
I miss this style home all those great rooms with nice details and built ins I had a very similar place once.
The kitchen makes me happy. I like the way your place feels and your style is very casual and comfortable. I love so many of your pieces and the way you have made this into a very inviting place to be.
LOVE that light fixture in frame 20 of the tour. Gorgeous!
Not sure I like the splashes of red and dark orange, but boy do I love that living room. The green rug w/the light sage walls looks amazing, especially contrasted with all that rich brown leather. In the kitchen, I love that stove, but I kinda wish the black and white tile were continued in the kitchen and the counter was either black or white.
Also, the word "compound" always reminds me of people taking hostages. Terrible word unless you actually have multiple structures on your lot, in which case it would be merely the accurate term.
I guess I'll be the jerk to say it, but I found this tour to be a little ho-hum. Comfortable and tasteful and great details, yes, but nothing that really made me smile. I do agree with the commenter that said it was great to see a move away from the minimalism and modernism - I guess I just crave more imagination.
I am in LOVE with that pink bathroom....
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Can I please move into your bathroom?
i adore that black-purple bathroom!! and bed with those ornaments, it's breath taking. also, kitchen is really cool.
I love the subtle masculinity throughout the house, and then that PINK bathroom out of nowhere! Well done, the owner has great taste.
I am so in love with this home! Really, this feels so warm and inviting, classy and lived-in. I tagged more pics from this tour than I think I ever have before! Love those worn leather chairs, the trunk, the dresser, and the black-trim bathroom. Beautiful - thank you so much for sharing!
This place certainly has a warm, homey feel. Marc did a great job with his use of space. Thanks for such an interesting tour, Marcia!
Whoever had this house trekked over the hills from Glendale to Hollywood, sure knew what they had. It must have some great stories... if only it could talk.
So glad to see so much of it lovingly restored, and not "updated."
Love Marc Gomes! So glad I've been able to see into his beautiful home. What a treat, and I love the style.
Hi Marc,
What a beautiful home! What is the orange color on the walls near the desk (brand and color name if you remember, please)?
Thank you!!
I don't know how I missed this the first time around, but I'm so happy to have stumbled upon it now. I love everything about your place, Marc. Well done.