We are thrilled to introduce our renowned panel of judges for the Nashville Design Collective Awards: Jay Jeffers, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Adam Hunter, and Matthew Quinn.
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jay jeffersJay Jeffers is the founder of Jay Jeffers Inc., a premier interior design firm with offices in San Francisco and New York, and co-owner of The Madrona, a boutique hotel in the Sonoma wine country town of Healdsburg. Widely celebrated for his ability to create timeless, tailored spaces with a sense of soul, Jeffers brings a refined yet approachable sensibility to each of his projects.He is the author of Collected Cool and Be Bold, with his third book, Modern Classic, set for release in fall 2026. His work has earned numerous accolades and is regularly featured in leading design publications around the world. In addition to his interiors, Jeffers has designed a line of architectural hardware for Accurate Lock & Hardware and three collections with Arteriors. He divides his time between San Francisco, Sonoma, and New York, often accompanied by his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Royal |
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Martyn lawrence bullard
Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a multi-award-winning Los Angeles-based interior designer renowned for his eclectic yet sophisticated interiors. He has been consistently named one of the world’s top 100 interior designers by Architectural Digest, has been featured permanently on Elle Décor’s A-List, and was named one of the top 25 designers by The Hollywood Reporter. A popular television personality, Martyn starred in Bravo’s, Million Dollar Decorators, hosted Channel 4’s, Hollywood Me in the UK, and has appeared on design programs in more than 65 countries. Martyn’s mastery of a broad range of styles, paired with unrivaled attention to detail and a commitment to quality, has earned him significant international acclaim. His work has appeared in over 6,000 publications worldwide, including Architectural Digest, ELLE Décor, House & Garden, W, Vogue, House Beautiful, Harper’s Bazaar, Departures, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. Notably, the Architectural Digest cover featuring the homes of Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian—both designed by Martyn—became one of the magazine’s best-selling issuesof all time. Rizzoli has published two monographs of Martyn’s work: Live, Love & Decorate(2010) and Design & Decoration(2017), each offering a detailed look at his glamorous, layered interiors. Most recently, Star Style was released by Vendome Press to mark the 30th anniversary of his eponymous design practice. Martyn’s A-list clientele includes, to name a few, Kylie Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Cher, RuPaul, Ellen Pompeo, and Eva Mendes. Beyond private residences, he has designed premier hospitality properties around the world, including The Prospect Hotel in Hollywood, the Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, The Sands in Indian Wells, Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, Château Gütsch in Lucerne, Switzerland, Chef Rick Bayless’s Red Orestaurants in Newport Beach and Westlake Village, and The Residences at Seafire in the Cayman Islands. He is currently overseeing hotel projects in Istanbul and Miami Beach, as well as the design of the Four Seasons Residences Beverly Hills. In spring 2017, Martyn opened his atelier on Melrose Avenue to showcase his latest collections, collaborations, and one-of-a-kind finds. Alongside his studio practice, he has developed an extensive portfolio of licensed collections spanning fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, and home accessories—available through his firm and showrooms worldwide. This portfolio includes silver and crystal editions for Christofle and Daum, color-forward custom kitchen ranges crafted by LaCornue, wall coverings for Cole&Son, couture hardwood flooring with DUCHATEAU, fabric collections for Schumacher and Perennials, handcrafted tiles for AnnSacks, handwoven rugs with The Rug Company, outdoor furniture for Harbour, lighting collections with Corbett Lighting, window treatments for The Shade Store, an accessories range for SV Casa, washable rug designs with Ruggable, and a full range of home décor and furnishings for Frontgate. When he’s not traveling the globe to design interiors and source antiques, Martyn splits his time between his romantic Hollywood Hills retreat and a midcentury masterpiece in the Palm Springs desert.
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adam hunterCelebrated for his dynamic, bespoke interiors inspired by a decade-long stint on Broadway, Adam Hunter has emerged as a prominent figure in the Los Angeles design scene. With a style that effortlessly merges restraint with drama, Hunter has captivated clients nationwide. Designing the iconic Kate Somerville spa on Melrose Place propelled Adam into the realm of sought-after designers for Hollywood's elite, including Neil Patrick Harris, Sutton Foster, Travis Barker, Paris Hilton, and Christina Hendricks. Adam's work has garnered widespread acclaim and has been featured in notable publications such as Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, InStyle, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Luxe Interiors+ Design, and Vogue. His reputation extends beyond interior design, with notable collections including STND for luxury technology, premier collections at The Rug Company, TRC Lab, wall coverings with Fromental, and more. With a masterful combination of modern and traditional elements, Hunter creates spaces that are visually stunning yet imbued with a sense of warmth and comfort. His designs reflect his clients' individual personalities while showcasing his passion for craftsmanship and dedication to creating environments that inspire and delight
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matthew quinn
Matthew Quinn is an internationally recognized kitchen, bath, dressing room, and product designer, as well as the principaland chief executive officer of the Atlanta and Nashville–based Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio and founder of the Matthew Quinn Collection. With more than 34 years at the forefront of the design industry, Quinn is renowned for creating innovative luxury spaces defined by exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design, all guided by his philosophy that function serves as the foundation of superior design. Building on this foundation, Quinn has made product design and manufacturing a central focus of his practice through Quinn Designs, collaborating with leading brands and artisans to develop award-winning collections. His longstanding partnership with La Cornue resulted in the Château Moderne range, a reinterpretation of the iconic Château series that bridges timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design. Quinn has also partnered withother leading industry brands, including Francois and Co., AKDO, Sun Valley Bronze, Julien: Home Refinements, MTI Baths, Hafele International, The Rubinet Faucet Company, and Art for Everyday, creating thoughtfully engineered products that reflect his commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and functional design. Quinn is the author of three books: Quintessential Kitchens by Matthew Quinn:VolumeOne, Quintessential Kitchens and Spaces by Matthew Quinn:Volume Two, and most recently, Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations by Matthew Quinn: Volume Three. His work has been widely published in leading shelter publications, including Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Veranda, Traditional Home, and Luxe Interiors + Design, and he is a two-time, first-placewinner of the National Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Competition.
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