Trading Spaces
Long before reality boob tube was most often associated with vain celebrities , ridiculous dating scenarios , and more often than not exploitative and encroaching behavior , the populace was fascinate by realness series that focus on design and overhaul . Arguably one of the most pop and most well - execute of these serial publication was the TLC hitTrading Spaces , which was itself an version of the British seriesChanging Rooms .
in the beginning transmit for eight seasons between 2000 and 2008 , the series followed two pairs of protagonist , family member , or neighbour who swap homes and renovated a room in each other ’s stead , along with the guidance of a room decorator and a carpenter . Whether you do it or hated the rooms that were created , there ’s no denying that the series had some personalities who were truly larger than life and out of this world . We ’re see up with where some of the series ' most memorable cast members are today .
Hildi Santo-Tomas
In a series filled with large than living personality and quirky behavior , fashion designer Hildi Santo - Tomas was by far the most unique and boldest of all the designers . Hildi was known for shocking design choices , and it was common for contestants to not exactly love the elbow room she make for them .
Since the originalTrading Spaceswrapped output in 2008 , Hildi has continued to live her life of luxuriousness , photography , and travel , lodge in for years in France . She is one of the legacy honk member to continue on with the serial publication in its revival , and she ’s still shocking a whole new generation of householder with her presume style pick .
Doug Wilson
While Hildi may view as the title as the loudest and proudest ofTrading Spaces ' designer crew , fellow challenging clothes designer Doug Wilson was never far behind . Doug ’s vivid commitment to his own style could lead to just as many unexpected scenarios and reaction as Hildi ’s bold choices could .
In addition to his time onTrading Spaces , Doug hosted another TLC serial , move Up , from 2005 to 2009 . After both serial wrapped , he briefly dabbled in running a restaurant in Illinois and continued puzzle out in design , before returning to theTrading Spacesseries with its freshly launch revival .
Edward Walker
Before he became one of the most lovable members of the series ' cast of intriguer , Edward Walker work behind the scene , coordinate textile and cloth for the couturier on the series . As soon as he mistreat in front of the camera , however , the always ponytail sporting designer rapidly register just what he was subject of , and make a billet in the series ' history as a dear form member .
Although Edward sadly did n’t return to the series for its 2018 revival , he has been keeping busy in the universe of design , operate the design business firm aptly nominate Edward Walker Designs .
Amy Wynn Pastor
For the most part on the TLC design series of the past times , woodworking was a boys ' club . Thankfully , Amy Wynn Pastor would go on to fall in the serial publication as its first full - clip female carpenter , proving that girls could totally recoil butt at carpentry , too .
In addition to her time onTrading Spaces , Amy work as a carpenter on the 2007 seriesBackyard Stadiumswith Michael Strahan ; published a book on carpentry in 2005 ; and briefly returned to theTrading Spacesrevival serial in 2018 to take part in the reunification episode with the series ' legacy roll members .
Genevieve Gorder
The resident flower child ofTrading Spaces , Genevieve Gorder was far and away one of the true stars of the original series ' outpouring . With a sweet and bubbly personality that never felt cloying or plaguy , Genevieve bring her optimism and bohemian styles to each and every design she was creditworthy for .
SinceTrading Spaceswrapped in 2008 , Genevieve has kept fussy , with a longsighted list of television serial under her belt , includingHGTV Design Starfrom 2009 - 2012,Dear Genevievefrom 2009 - 2013,Genevieve ’s Renovationin 2014,Netflix ’s check Herein 2018 , and , of course , the ongoingTrading Spacesrevival on TLC .
Carter Oosterhouse
Carter Oosterhouse was a late addition to the series , but it ’s hard to imagine anyone being able to forget the moony carpenter , no matter how briefly they tuned in toTrading Spaces . Carter was with the original series from 2003 - 2007 , and he has since rejoined the mould for the resurgence on TLC .
During the years between version ofTrading Spaces , Carter also keep himself plenty busy , serving as host , jurist , or special guest star onMillion Dollar Roomsin 2012,Rowhouse Showdownin 2014,The Great Christmas Light Fight from2015 - 2018 , and many , many appearances on Rachael Ray ’s public lecture show .
Vern Yip
Best cognize for his refined and refined designs , Vern Yip was one of the hard designers in the former days ofTrading Spaces ' original run on TLC . He ’s since returned to the series in its revitalisation run , and his style is just as immaculate as it ever was .
After leave the originalTrading Spacesseries follow the serial ' first four season , Vern continued to establish himself as a genuine talent in the world of television design contest , with major persona and hosting or judgement obligation on the seriesDeserving Design , Bang for Your Buck , andHGTV Design Star .
Frank Bielec
When it comes to pick the most lovable and lovely member ofTrading Spaces ' often massive cast of characters , people truly do n’t get any more lovely or lovable than the almost Santa - esque Frank Bielec . Best known for his folksy appealingness , abdomen express joy , and love of all things chickens related , Frank is one of the big and best personalities on the series , and we ’re more than thrilled whenever he drops by on the revitalisation .
In an interview withGood Housekeeping , Frank described his Charles William Post Trading Spaces career : " I ’ve been doing a whole lot of nothing followed by a nap . " Among that whole lot of nothing , he ’s scarper a business enterprise with his wife bid Mosey ' N Me , a business specializing in all things arts and slyness .
Ty Pennington
Even if you ’ve never insure a single episode ofTrading Spaces , odds are fairly good that you lie with Ty Pennington somehow . During his abbreviated run on the original series , Ty served as one of the main carpenter , best know for his childish sense of humor and schoolboyish antics , in accession to his gift at carpentry .
Paige Davis
As firmly as it might be to envisage , Paige Davis was n’t the original host ofTrading Spaces . Only joining the series a class after its premiere , Paige would soon become completely synonymous with the series itself . Her zany sensory faculty of humor and warm personality give every instalment of the show a well-off , invite , enjoyable atmosphere - no matter what bizarre antic might have been going on in any give sequence .
In plus to her piece of work on both the original and revivedTrading Spaces , Paige has host short - lived series includingHome Made Simple , and keep an active theater vocation , both on and off Broadway .
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