The 25 – Elizabeth Lawrence

Elizabeth Lawrence has spent her career working alongside legendary interior designer Bunny Williams, executing projects across the country, from Manhattan to Palm Beach to Los Angeles. After Lawrence was named Bunny’s only partner in 2017, the duo rebranded their firm as Williams Lawrence in 2023. Currently, they run the Bunny Williams umbrella of brands together.

Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Lawrence attended the University of Richmond and then the New York School of Interior Design, where she was honored at its annual gala in 2020. Her work has been widely published in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Veranda, Galerie, House Beautiful, and more. Rizzoli will publish the firm’s newest book, Decoration, in the fall of 2026.

Heritage projects, in Lawrence’s experience, require a delicate dance between historic integrity and modern amenities. “The needs of clients revolve around how they live in their home and, increasingly, how they use technology,” she explains. “In recent years, home tech has become smaller, sleeker, and better integrated. As a designer, you need to stay up to date on what is available, to incorporate technology in a way that doesn’t detract from a traditional setting.”

At the outset, Lawrence brings to the table a collaborative spirit. “It is inspiring and exciting when a client puts their team together from the start, and that’s when they get the best outcome,” she relays. “Everyone is working together for a common goal, and the exchange of ideas and inspiration is an exciting process.”

Hiring a designer is a luxury, she admits, adding, “We owe it to our clients to dig deep, really listen, and study their needs.”