Kolam renang menjadi pusat santai kegemaran keluarga Kardashian.
Cover The pool is a favourite spot for the family to spend time together
Kolam renang menjadi pusat santai kegemaran keluarga Kardashian.

Elegance meets family comfort in Kourtney Kardashian’s picturesque Californian home by architect Richard Landry and interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard

In sun-drenched Calabasas in California, designer to the stars Martyn Lawrence Bullard has created a haven that marries the modern Mediterranean with the timeless allure of mid-century design for American media personality and socialite Kourtney Kardashian.

The newly built American home by acclaimed architect Richard Landry clocks in at a sprawling 14,000 sq ft amidst the picturesque hills of Southern California, its locale a testament to the Kardashian’s affinity for the area.

The home featured in Bullard’s new book, Star Style, is the epitome of effortless glamour. Kardashian, who was first introduced by an old client who was close to the family, is also a long-time friend of the designer.

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Photo 1 of 3 La dolce vita
Photo 2 of 3 The pool is a well-used area
Photo 3 of 3 La dolce vita
La dolce vita
The pool is a well-used area
La dolce vita

“This home was designed to be a sanctuary for her and her growing family and a new look that would capture who she is today,” Bullard muses.

“To create a personal space in such a magnificent architectural design is always intriguing and exciting, and working with Kourtney is always a joy as she is passionate about design and interior design history.”

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Fine provenance

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Photo 1 of 2 The architecture recalls Mediterranean villas
Photo 2 of 2 The house was newly built
Senibina ilham vila Mediterranean
The house was newly built

At the heart of this design endeavour was the inspiration Bullard drew from mid-century aesthetics.

Vintage pieces with rich provenance are juxtaposed against luxuriously comfortable soft furnishings, creating an inviting interior where Kardashian’s family could truly live and entertain.

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Pintu masuk utama
Above The grand entrance
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Ruang legar luas dan tinggi menyambut kedatangan
Above The soaring atrium creates a sense of arrival
Pintu masuk utama
Ruang legar luas dan tinggi menyambut kedatangan

A neutral palette was chosen as the canvas upon which to build an ever-evolving art collection and, most importantly, to establish a secure and serene retreat for the family.

Limestone and travertine stones provide balance alongside honed marble and oil-rubbed bronze doors and windows, resulting in a timeless backdrop for the home’s interiors.

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Hitam putih elemen ranggi diterapkan di ruang tamu
Above Black and white are a chic choice for the living room
Hitam putih elemen ranggi diterapkan di ruang tamu

The choice of materials and finishes in the residence showcase the designer’s commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness. Walls are dressed in eco-friendly plaster, while warm walnut and oak woods accentuate the spaces. Natural fabrics like linen and wool bouclé introduce a sense of texture and natural elegance.   

“I am always as green as possible with the way we decorate and the materials we use. Kourtney is very environmentally aware, so we used non-toxic paints and pigments and kept all materials as natural and untreated as possible,” explains Bullard.

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Photo 1 of 2 The dining room features modern art and mid-century furniture
Photo 2 of 2 Curated object and art make every corner interesting
Ruang makan menampilkan seni moden dan perabot pertengahan abady furniture
Objek pilihan serta seni lukis membuat setiap ruang istimewa

One of the most striking aspects of this exceptional home is its seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.

Embracing the quintessential Californian lifestyle, the home elegantly merges the two, creating a sense of unending space and an abundance of natural light.

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Above A patio encourages indoor-outdoor living
Teres yang sesuai untuk santai menikmati alam

Another highlight is undoubtedly the children’s rooms. Playful and chic, they embody Bullard’s flair for interior design while remaining an inviting space for the family’s younger members.

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Chicly curated

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Elemen senibina simetri
Above Symmetry in the architectural details
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Ruang simpanan memainkan peranan penting buat keluarga besar
Above Storage is essential for a large family
Elemen senibina simetri
Ruang simpanan memainkan peranan penting buat keluarga besar

In sourcing furnishings, no corner of the world was left unexplored.

Pierre Jeanneret chairs from a renowned dealer in Paris, Oscar Niemeyer chairs from Brazil, and 1950s Italian armchairs discovered in specialist stores in New York are just a few of the treasures collected.

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Photo 1 of 2 The large kitchen is chic but inviting
Photo 2 of 2 Open plan living
Dapur besar yang anggun bergaya namun masih selesa
Ruang keluarga menerapkan susun atur terbuka

Frequent auction house visits to Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Bonhams in Los Angeles yielded many vintage items, while custom soft furnishings from the designer’s own atelier and rugs from Woven add a personal touch.

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Above The study has an elegant material palette
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Hasil seni besar diletakkan di sekitar kediaman
Above Large scale art works are dotted throughout the home
Bilik bacaan menggunakan bahan serba elegan
Hasil seni besar diletakkan di sekitar kediaman

The art collection was thoughtfully curated from galleries like the Gagosian, David Kordansky, Fahey Klein, and Hauser and Wirth, further enriching the home’s artistic ambience.

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Bilik tidur ini merangkumi gaya eklektik dan sofistikated Bullard
Above The bedroom encapsulates Bullard’s eclectic and sophisticated style
Bilik tidur ini merangkumi gaya eklektik dan sofistikated Bullard

“I was thrilled by the way Kourtney was so open to collect vintage furniture, to study the creators and pick from the best of them to build her collection,” muses Bullard.

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Bilik air monokromatik
Above Monochromatic bathrooms
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Koleksi sepatu yang pastinya dicemburi
Above An enviable shoe collection
Bilik air monokromatik
Koleksi sepatu yang pastinya dicemburi

“She is very attached to each piece and enjoys learning about who and where each thing originated. That is such a joyous part of the design process and helped make this interior an iconic design statement whilst retaining a family home ambience at the same time.”

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Photo 1 of 2 The chic and playful children’s room is one of Bullard’s favourite spaces
Photo 2 of 2 Unapologetically girly bedroom
Salah satu ruang kegemaran Bullard mencipta bilik menyeronokkan ini buat kanak-kanak
Biik khas buat gadis manja

Indeed, the results are nothing short of spectacular and encapsulates the core of Kardashian’s evolution: “I’m very happy with the final result. I think it captures exactly who Kourtney has become: a sophisticated tastemaker with great personal style, and a worldly knowledge of how she and her family want to live.”

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Photography: Douglas Friedman

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Jennifer Choo
Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, Tatler Malaysia
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Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.