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Star Quality
Old Hollywood collides with eclectic
style in refined fashion for this
Martyn Lawrence Bullard design.
L
os Angeles-based interior designer Martyn
Lawrence Bullard is accustomed to a life and
work surrounded by celebrities. His A-list
clientele includes the likes of Khloe and Kourtney
Kardashian, Tommy Hilfiger, Cher, Ellen Pompeo and
Eva Mendes. So when an opportunity arose to transform
a 1939 Hollywood Regency-style building into a
boutique hotel in the Whitley Heights neighborhood, he
didn't hesitate. This area, where Bullard once lived, has
also been home to James Dean, Marlene Dietrich, Jean
Harlow and Rudolph Valentino. For his first hotel in Los
Angeles, The Prospect, Bullard—known for his eclectic
style—knew he had to pay homage to the history
of the place and incorporate the glamour of the Old
Hollywood era through refined finishes and details. To
achieve the perfect look, the interior designer selected
custom furniture, vintage finds and colorful wallpapers
with exotic patterns. Floral and animal motifs stand out
on the walls of the 24 rooms, adding visual interest and
unexpected elements to the spaces.
"Each room has been designed to honor one of the
old time stars that lived in the area, like Greta Garbo,
whose guest suite is inspired by one of her most
famous movies, 'Mata Hari,' with chinoiserie
wallpaper and vintage lacquered furniture," says
Bullard. "Hip Benjamin Moore paint palettes
include malachite green, Chinese yellow, vintage
dusk pink, Venetian blue and rose gold. My
favorite design elements are the maximal use of
wallpapers, which really give an amazing overall
vibe, including exclusive colorways from Candice
Held and my own designs for Cole & Son and
Schumacher." martynlawrencebullard.com
