News | Entertainment
29 Mar 2024 14:13
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been meeting with Sir Elton John's interior designer to discuss redecorating their Californian home

    The couple - who have 15-month-old son Archie together - recently splashed out on a nine-bedroom abode in Santa Barbara and were put in touch with Martyn Lawrence Bullard by their pop star pal to discuss their vision for their family residence


    A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "Elton put Harry and Meg in touch with Martyn after they moved to LA. They had a meeting and got on really well. Martyn was really helpful on where they should be house-hunting and what kind of properties.

    "Some of his interiors are outrageous and over the top, but he's also great at working out exactly what the client wants and delivering it."

    As well as working on Elton and his husband David Furnish's Los Angeles apartment, Martyn also counts Kylie Jenner, Cher, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, and designer Tommy Hilfiger among his clients.

    A source said: "Martyn's very popular and successful with all the big Hollywood stars. His taste is very extravagant and he doesn't come cheap, but the end result is breathtaking."

    The royal couple are also believed to have been consulting with James Corden's wife Julia and her business partner Vicky Charles - who helped redesign their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor - about their plans for their new home.

    Harry and Meghan's new home - which they moved into in July - is set in five acres of grounds, and as well as its nine bedrooms, it also has 16 bathrooms, a library, office, spa with a separate dry and wet sauna, gym, game room, arcade, theatre, wine cellar and five-car garage, and has been updated with the latest Lutron lighting systems and Crestron, including iPad control.

    The stunning grounds boast ancient olive trees, rose gardens, a tennis court, a tea house, children's cottage and a pool.

    There is also a two-bedroom guest house, and for added privacy, there are multiple access gates before anyone can get near the abode.

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     29 Mar: Christina Applegate regrets lying about how she felt during her battle with breast cancer
     29 Mar: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is reportedly aiming to make cash selling dog treats and chicken feed
     29 Mar: Pregnant mum-of-one Ashley Tisdale has admitted she vowed never to have a second baby
     29 Mar: Kelly Clarkson is reportedly happy and has no regrets about ending her marriage to Brandon Blackstock
     29 Mar: Eva Mendes says she and Ryan Gosling had a "non-verbal agreement" she'd be a stay-at-home mum
     29 Mar: Rebel Wilson has dec lared she won't be "bullied or threatened" by Sacha Baron Cohen
     29 Mar: Whoopi Goldberg stormed off the stage of 'The View' to tell off an audience member for filming it on his phone
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Matatu aren't giving up on their season even though they're no hope of making the Super Rugby Aupiki final More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Innovative New Zealand apple producing company Rockit is focussing on its international expansion More...



     Today's News

    Golf:
    Top New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has had a solid opening round at the latest LPGA Tournament in Arizona 14:07

    Cricket:
    The White Ferns are struggling to post a competitive score in the 5th T20 clash against England in Wellington 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Christina Applegate regrets lying about how she felt during her battle with breast cancer 13:53

    Rugby:
    The Matatu aren't giving up on their season even though they're no hope of making the Super Rugby Aupiki final 13:47

    Entertainment:
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is reportedly aiming to make cash selling dog treats and chicken feed 13:23

    Law and Order:
    A scene examination is underway, following the death of a man after an incident yesterday, at a restaurant in Auckland's Browns Bay 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Pregnant mum-of-one Ashley Tisdale has admitted she vowed never to have a second baby 12:53

    Soccer:
    An 11th-hour broadcast replacement has saved the blushes of administrators in football's A-Leagues 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Clarkson is reportedly happy and has no regrets about ending her marriage to Brandon Blackstock 12:23

    Living & Travel:
    South Africa bus crash leaves at least 45 dead after vehicle plunges off bridge and catches fire 11:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd