Laurence Llewelyn Bowen

Laurence’s personal charisma and ability to inspire people to express themselves, have established him as the UK’s favourite, most easily identified interior designer. His TV credits include ‘Holiday’ (2005-2007), ‘RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘ (2007), ‘Celebrity – Who wants to be a Millionaire’, ‘Changing Rooms’, ‘Design Rules’ (2003) , ‘Homefront’ (2001-2003), ‘Taste’ (2002) and ‘Fantasy Rooms’.

Laurence can currently be seen in the new hit series on Living ‘To The Manor Bowen’ which follows his move to a huge 16th Century house in Gloucestershire and the renovation and decoration of the house. Laurence is also one of the celebrity guests, along with his family, on ITV1’s ‘All Star Family Fortunes’ and will be seen in 2008 on the BBC1 show ‘Who Do You Think You Are’.

With a passion for writing, sketching and painting, Laurence has had numerous books published and written dozens of pieces for interior magazines and newspaper columns. Laurence and his wife, Jackie have written their first co-authored book called ‘Pinch of Posh’, published in October 2006 by HarperCollins.

As well as running his own interior design practice in Cirencester, Laurence has a number of very successful product ranges including a best-selling wallpaper range, a collection of Royal Worcester mugs, a range of glassware with Dartington Crystal, cutlery, lampshades and carpets. He is currently working on a range of paint, bed linen, chandeliers and a home fragrance for launch in 2008.

Visit his website at www.llb.co.uk