Quick Info
| Profession | Interior designer and television presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 11/03/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Kensington, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
07/11/2026
Llewelyn-Bowen was scheduled to appear on ITV's James Martin's Saturday Morning to discuss his work with the Royal British Legion and his wider career in design and television. He was promoting his poppy pattern for the charity, which he has now designed for three years running, inspired by Cecil Beaton and René Gruau.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English interior designer, television personality and author known for a flamboyant, maximalist style and for his long association with the BBC makeover show Changing Rooms. |
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| Early Life | Born Laurence Roderick Bowen in Kensington, London, to a surgeon father, Trefor Llewelyn Bowen, and a mother, Patricia Wilks. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.80 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary | Alleyn's School, Dulwich |
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| Undergraduate | Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, graduated 1986 |
Personal Life
| Known For Style | Flamboyant wardrobe of patterned blazers and a signature dark mop of hair |
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| Home Base | Cotswolds, Gloucestershire (multigenerational family home near Cirencester) |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen (m. 1989) |
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Family
| Father | Trefor Llewelyn Bowen |
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| Mother | Patricia Wilks |
| Children | Two daughters: Hermione and Cecile |
Career
| Early Roles | Worked for the Harefield Group of Companies and the interior design firm Peter Leonard Associates after graduating |
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| Own Business | Founded his own design consultancy in 1989 |
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| Product Ranges | Wallpaper, paint, bed linen, mugs, glassware, cutlery, carpets, flowers and wrapping paper, including a partnership with Littlewoods |
| Other Roles | Design Curator for Rangeford Villages retirement accommodation; author of Decorating with Laurence (2010); annual bespoke poppy pattern designer for the Royal British Legion |
Favourites
| Design Style | Hollywood Regency |
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| Inspiration | Cecil Beaton |
Style Quotient
| Signature Look | Maximalist, colourful and theatrical interiors |
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| Design Philosophy | Everyday luxury and casual glamour |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is sometimes jocularly called Lord Laurence on Changing Rooms, a play on Laurence Olivier. | |
| 2. His brand insignia is a Welsh dragon. | |
| 3. He appeared in a Kit Kat television commercial in 2001. | |
| 4. He is credited on some listings as Laurence Llewellyn. | |
| 5. He has said that as a child he was precocious and fond of antiques. |
