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Among his clientele of A-listers are Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, Tommy Hilfiger and Ellen
Pompeo, to name a few. But British-born, Los Angeles-based designer Marn Lawrence Bullard is
something of a celebri too, having gained a reputation on the TV show Million Dollar Decorators
before showing his mastery of a broad range of sles in many residential projects in Hollywood.
Located just below his studio, his recently opened showroom on Melrose Avenue—the Marn
Lawrence Bullard Atelier—offers a glimpse into a world of colors and patterns that reflect a true sense of
audaci. "e first thing I do when I arrive at my studio is lighting one of my Signature Extraordinaire
aromatic candles," he says. "en, all my senses are stimulated to start a creative day."
Constantly traveling the world to discover new cultures and places, meet new people and visit
museums, local markets and shops, Lawrence Bullard channels his adventurous spirit to design
eclectic interior spaces and products (including furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, perfumes, jewels
and fashion accessories). His motto, "live, love, decorate," imbues everything he does. A collector
of photographs, design books, watches, silverware and drawings—made with the Sanguina
technique—Lawrence Bullard recharges his batteries both in his Mediterranean villa, situated in
L.A.'s Whitley Heights neighborhood and furnished with antiques and contemporary artworks,
and his weekend home in Palm Springs. Inspired by the mid-century aesthetic, the latter is
decorated with Italian furniture from the 1960s and '70s and Pop Art pieces.
Lawrence Bullard always finds the way to honor every client's decorative dream, designing
comfortable yet slish spaces, matching natural materials such as linen, velvet, cotton, silk, and
wool with different pes of lighting fixtures, custom-made pieces and furnishings from high-end
boutiques and flea markets all over the planet. In addition to his residential portfolio, Lawrence
Bullard also has designed several hospitali projects, including the new Hotel Californian in Santa
Barbara featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish-themed interiors.
anks to his eclectic flair, Lawrence Bullard masters the art of shaping bold yet inviting interiors.
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WRITTEN BY KARINE MONIÉ
Mix & Match
Widely acclaimed designer and tastemaker Martyn Lawrence Bullard
combines glamour and exoticism in sophisticated interiors
