EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explained why he is transferring part of his estate to his sons-in-law after one of his daughters claimed that her name was not included on the property deeds
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will pass down some of his estate to his son-in-laws(Image: PH)
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has revealed why he’s chosen to pass on two-thirds of his estate to his sons-in-law. The 61-year-old, who spoke to us ahead of his Drawn to Adorn art tour with Buckingham Fine Art, previously shared that he was no longer “lord of the manor” after putting his loved ones on the deeds of the family home.
While the former Changing Rooms presenter confirmed his sons-in-law had been included on the documentation, he emphasised that his daughters, Cecile and Hermione, had certainly not been overlooked.
Laurence has two daughters with his wife Jackie Bowen, whom he wed in 1989. Together with their husbands and children, the entire family resides in a six-bedroom manor house in Siddington, in the Cotswolds, thought to be valued at approximately £3 million.
During an interview last year, his daughter Hermione stated she and her sister weren’t on the deeds, as they inherit it anyway.
Describing how the household operates, the interior designer explained that his daughters manage the family’s businesses, while “both of the boys have been very involved in the commercial side”.
“My eldest daughter, she’s a novelist, but she was rather appalled by our shop in Siddington,” he said. “We’ve always had a flagship store at Cirencester, so she’s taken that on as well, that’s absolutely flying now, it’s full of incredible odd stuff.”
Regarding the family home, Laurence explained he never wished to be the “guy who pays for everything” while the rest of the family felt like lodgers.
“What we have done with all three households is, we all own it, which I thought was a really important moment,” he revealed. “Logistically, it means that we’re all responsible for it which makes a lot of sense.
“If something goes wrong, we all have to step in for it but, also, it means the guys, and obviously my daughters as well, they’re not lodging with us, they’re not sort of just staying with us, it’s their home alongside us, we all have a mutual relationship and I think that’s very important.”
Acknowledging that some had raised eyebrows at the unconventional arrangement, Laurence insisted he remained firmly behind what he considers the more “sensible” approach.
“I think it’s a much more sensible way of doing it, it means you’ve got to trust who you’re living with and you’ve got to be really committed to that, but surely that’s what families should be about, they should be about trust and commitment,” he continued.
Emphasising that his daughters hold equal ownership of the estate alongside their husbands, he said: “Absolutely, not that I would have a problem with that at all, I’m very fond of my son in laws, they are my sons, they are the fathers of my grandchildren and they’ve got very good taste to love and adore my daughters, so, you know, absolutely,” he added. Beyond his family commitments, Laurence is gearing up to showcase his artwork on tour for the first time.
His Drawn to Adorn exhibition in partnership with Buckingham Fine Art will visit locations throughout the UK, including the Cotswold Contemporary art gallery, allowing a wider audience than ever before the chance to see his original pieces up close.
The collection showcases a striking series of works on paper that are boldly decorative, taking influence from sources as varied as Baroque botanical prints through to 1980s post-punk cinema. Each venue will display a uniquely selected range of the skilfully crafted large-scale works.
Laurence’s Drawn to Adorn art tour with Buckingham Fine Art will visit locations across the UK between 27 June and 11 July 2026. His artwork is available to purchase through Buckingham Fine Art.
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