Martyn Lawrence Bullard travels to Istanbul for Live, Love & Decorate, his series on ‪@Homeworthy‬.
Endlessly seductive in its history, its visual vernacular, and the patterns and textures that define it, Istanbul is the epicenter of empires. Here the Romans, the Byzantines, and the Ottomans each left their mark, precious threads woven into a single tapestry along the legendary shores of the Bosphorus.
In this episode, Martyn steps inside some of the city’s most spectacular private worlds. The journey begins at the waterside mansion of a celebrated businesswoman, philanthropist, and dear friend, then continues to the extraordinary home of the visionary designer who became the first woman to design a mosque in modern Turkey, along with the suite she created at the world renowned Peninsula Istanbul. Later, a 19th century Bosphorus yali layered with Ottoman art and antiques, and finally an enchanting home and garden in the shadow of the Rumeli Fortress.
Watch the full episode on Homeworthy: Istanbul Episode