Home Tour: Kourtney Kardashian’s modern Mediterranean sanctuary in Southern California

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.

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

“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.”

Fine provenance

Photo 1 of 2 The architecture recalls Mediterranean villas

Photo 2 of 2 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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Above The grand entrance

Above The soaring atrium creates a sense of arrival

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.

Above Black and white are a chic choice for the living room

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.

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

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

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.

Chicly curated

Above Symmetry in the architectural details

Above Storage is essential for a large family

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.

Photo 1 of 2 The large kitchen is chic but inviting

Photo 2 of 2 Open plan living

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

Above Large scale art works are dotted throughout the home

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.

Above The bedroom encapsulates Bullard’s eclectic and sophisticated style

“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.

Above Monochromatic bathrooms

Above An enviable shoe collection

“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

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

Topics

Kourtney Kardashian California Marty Lawrence Bullard Richard Landry Calasbasas Mediterranean Villa Mid-Century Modern

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