Martyn Lawrence-Bullard and Mary McDonald have brought their talents to the small screen with Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators, and now the duo's teamed up to create the first-ever designer collection for One Kings Lane. Available exclusively on One Kings Lane tomorrow, the Martyn & Mary Collection features chic, retro-meets-modern pieces. From gilded glassware to horn accents to delicate, colorful votives, the collection is filled with unique but timeless tabletop decor. Click through for a sneak peek at some of our favorite pieces!
A crystal chandelier, a shag rug, fur pillows, graphic artwork — we're highlighting everything you need to copy the cool, retro-inspired style of this chic living room. Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design, the space features neutral pieces with cozy textures, bold metallic accents, and artwork that pops. Shop these nine polished accents — from rich faux-fur details to elegant lighting — to steal the look!
Yesterday, in my interview with Million Dollar Decorators star and designer extraordinaire Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, he mentioned a famous singer as his dream client. Can you guess who Martyn would love to design a home for?
Those of you who are fans of Million Dollar Decorators know that interior designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard provides a lot of entertainment to the show, along with a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps us tuning in every week. While he's certainly a big personality, he's also a major talent renowned for his eclectic, sophisticated, and livable interiors. His work has appeared in over 700 publications worldwide including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House & Garden, Interior Design, W, Vogue, and The New York Times, among many other publications. With a celebrity clientele including the likes of Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Edward Norton, Christina Aguilera, Kid Rock, and Jimmy Choo CEO Tamara Mellon, he certainly knows how to cater to his clients' particular needs and styles.
Lawrence-Bullard was named one of the world's top 100 interior designers by Architectural Digest and in 2010 received the Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year Award. Recently, he answered some of my questions about his design process, dream clients, and experience on Million Dollar Decorators. Keep reading to learn more about the fascinating Martyn Lawrence-Bullard!
Martyn Lawrence Bullard of our favorite new Bravo addition Million Dollar Decorators told us on the first episode that he has decorated many an Osborne home. I especially adore this living room — it made its way to my list of inspiring spaces last week. 
While Ozzy may be the Prince of Darkness, this room is anything but gloomy. Clean white and sky-blue hues keep the space fresh and light. One of my favorite aspects of the room are those vintage barn doors from American Garage. They are a stylish way to separate the kitchen from the living room without going into serious renovation mode. The space truly reflects Sharon's style: effortlessly edgy with a feminine flair. 
This Ralph Lauren Wing Back Chair is a great example of the balance of Sharon's style. It has a rustic color, but the right amount of studded detail rocks out the look. It has a very similar vibe to the original chair Martyn selected for the space. They both look like perfect spots to curl up and lounge after a long day of work. Shop the rest of the look with the pieces I've pulled below!
In anticipation of Bravo's new show Million Dollar Decorators, which premieres Tuesday, May 31, and will follow LA's most sought-after interior designers through their work and personal lives, I'm excited to kick off a special series with the show's designers. For the next few weeks, each of the designers of Million Dollar Decorators, including Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Kathryn Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald, and Nathan Turner, will share the rooms or vignettes that have most inspired them, be it from their own portfolios or elsewhere, exclusively with us.
To get things rolling, today influential British designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard shares his curated list and what inspires him about each room!
Elle Decor's May covergirl is none other than the lovely Ellen Pompeo. In the issue, Pompeo opens up her 1920s Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills, which was designed by renowned Los Angeles-based designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. You may remember Lawrence-Bullard was chosen to design this past year's Primetime Emmy Awards Green Room, which was absolutely stunning. From the looks of it, Pompeo's home is equally glamorous, yet understated. Elle Decor says it has "a laid-back Mediterranean vibe," which seems absolutely fitting for the casual California gal and new mom!
Ellen on her ideal family home:
This house is perfect for our family. It’s all about swimming, eating, and hanging out with friends. Martyn jokes that we live like college kids—people are coming and going all the time. What can I say? It’s a happy place.
Martyn on designing a laid-back home for Ellen:
Ellen’s basically a very easy, relaxed person who likes her home to be easy and relaxed as well. There’s none of that star-diva craziness.
The issue also brings us a look at the home of another celebrated LA designer, Michael Smith, who was chosen to decorate the Obamas' White House. According to Elle Decor, Smith's Manhattan penthouse "pays tribute to its storied past with a masterfully elegant mix."
Take a look at a few images from the issue below, head over to the just-launched elledecor.com for more photos and details, and pick up the issue on newsstands!
For the last eight years, Architectural Digest has had the unique pleasure of choosing a designer to design the green room for the Primetime Emmy Awards, which accommodates performers and speakers when they are not on stage. This year the magazine chose award-winning Los Angeles-based designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, who has worked for the likes of Cher, Ed Norton, Christina Aguilera, William H. Macy, and Sir Elton John, among other famous faces. I thought it'd be fun to share the room's evolution from final sketch (shown above) to the fully furnished space that all the stars saw Sunday night. As you can see, the design is very Moroccan-inspired, and he decided to create a tented ceiling, which is also typical of Moroccan design. To see the finished product, read more
