Martyn Lawrence-Bullard

For those who love boldness in design, Los Angeles-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard demonstrates his mastery of dramatic environments for a clientele of celebrities. Drawn to glamour, Martyn Lawrence Bullard moved from London to Los Angeles to pursue acting but became a star decorator instead. His designs balance the contemporary with the traditional, the Occidental with the ethnic. His celebrity clients homes are inspiring in their chic yet sumptuous styles, including Sir Elton Johns disco-luxurious apartment with a python-skin bed, green lacquered walls, and mirrored cabinets; Greys Anatomy star Ellen Pompeos hip Mediterranean villa in the Hollywood Hills; Chers residences-a Moorish palazzo in Malibu and a Beverly Hills Indian fantasy; and Tamara Mellons New York City penthouse that dazzles with bold artwork and striking color. With a knack for beautiful and dramatic spaces that dont sacrifice comfort, Lawrence Bullard-who stars in the upcoming Bravo television show Million Dollar Decorators-reveals his know-how for creating a sensational home.