With a global sensibility and a signature style that marries glamour with comfort, Martyn Lawrence Bullard continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of interior design. From creating stunning homes for Hollywood’s elite to designing luxury hospitality spaces that feel both sophisticated and inviting, his portfolio reflects an impeccable balance of beauty and ease. Beyond his interiors, Bullard’s licensed collections and his own lines of fabrics and wallcoverings showcase his ability to blend high style with lasting performance. Most notably, his close relationships with clients ensure that every project reflects not only individuality but also a profoundly personal story brought to life through design.

Here, we get a glimpse of the man behind the designs as Bullard answers our Fab 5 questions.

Describe yourself/your work in three words.

Exuberant, exotic, eclectic

What’s an item in your home that you can’t live without?

A dimmer switch!

What design “trend” should go away right now?

Granite kitchen counters

Where is your favorite place to get away to relax?

Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast in September.

What’s your favorite hotel/restaurant space in the world?

The dining rooms and courtyard of the Hotel Costes in Paris. An ambiance of grand Parisian style blended with a true fashion crowd and ambiotic music that creates an undeniably Parisian atmosphere that could never be replicated anywhere else.

Bullard says his design of The Sands Hotel and Spa in Indian Wells, California, is his favorite project because it has “a casual elegance that blends comfort, luxury, and fine dining in a relaxing ambiance that captures the spirit and old school glamour of Palm Springs.”