Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, the acclaimed interior designer and former Changing Rooms star, has shared the reasoning behind transferring two-thirds of his impressive £3 million Cotswolds estate to his sons-in-law. Speaking ahead of his upcoming Drawn to Adorn art tour with Buckingham Fine Art, Laurence clarified recent confusion surrounding the estate’s ownership.
The 61-year-old, who resides with his wife, Jackie Bowen, and their two daughters, Cecile and Hermione, along with their families, explained the motivation behind the unique shared ownership model. The family home, a spacious six-bedroom manor in Siddington, is now jointly owned by Laurence, his daughters, and their husbands—ensuring everyone feels equally invested.
Last year, Hermione had stated that she and her sister were not named on the estate’s deeds, as they were expected to inherit it naturally. However, Laurence made clear that while his sons-in-law are formally listed on the paperwork, his daughters remain central to the estate’s management and ownership.
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Describing the dynamics of the family, Laurence said, “My daughters oversee the family’s businesses, while both sons-in-law are deeply involved in the commercial side.” He proudly noted his eldest daughter’s success taking the reins of their flagship Cirencester store, which has become a vibrant hub filled with eclectic treasures.
Laurence emphasized his desire to create a fair and balanced household, stating, “I never wanted to be the guy who pays for everything while the rest felt like lodgers. That’s why we all own the home together—it’s a shared responsibility and a shared commitment.”
Acknowledging the rarity of such an arrangement, he defended it as a sensible and trusting approach to family life: “Trust and commitment are what families should be about. We all have a mutual relationship here.”
He also expressed affection for his sons-in-law, noting, “They are my sons, the fathers of my grandchildren, and they have wonderful taste to love and adore my daughters.”
Outside family matters, Laurence is gearing up for his first ever touring art exhibition. Drawn to Adorn, presented with Buckingham Fine Art, will showcase his glamorous and decorative works across several UK venues, including the Cotswold Contemporary gallery.
The collection draws inspiration from baroque botanical prints to 1980s post-punk cinema, featuring technically sophisticated large-scale pieces. Each exhibition will display a unique curation of these captivating artworks.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s Drawn to Adorn art tour runs from June 27 to July 11, 2026, with his works available for purchase through Buckingham Fine Art.