TLC :: Trading Spaces :: Meet the Crew

July 05, 2009

Meet the Crew

Frank Bielec
Designer
Trading Spaces' "king of country" Frank Bielec is a big man with a big heart, big ideas and wild style.

Laura Day
Designer
Laura's adventurous spirit paired with her appreciation of classical design principles give her rooms an understated elegance tinged with a certain joie de vivre.

Faber Dewar
Carpenter
A Scotsman who has been raised to value hand-craftsmanship, Faber prides himself his resourcefulness, believing that inspiration can be found just about anywhere.

Genevieve Gorder
Designer
Gen says her ability to find beauty and art in the simplest — and most inexpensive — things is one reason she's able to come in under budget (almost) every time on Trading Spaces.

Laurie Hickson-Smith
Designer
Often referred to as the "southern belle" of Trading Spaces, Laurie Hickson-Smith is also a grande dame of design.

Jon Laymon
Designer
Jon's experience in the world of animatronics and sculpting brings a unique flavor to his rooms.

Carter Oosterhouse
Carpenter
Carter learned his craft from an early age when he began apprenticing under his neighbor, himself a master carpenter.

Amy Wynn Pastor
Carpenter
Trading Spaces' handywoman Amy Wynn Pastor has broken down walls both as a carpenter, and as one of the first female carpenters featured on television.

Christi Proctor
Designer
Designer Christi Proctor brings a Texas-size imagination and a winning personality to Trading Spaces.

Hildi Santo-Tomás
Designer
Known as a passionate and strong-willed force for creative change in homeowners' rooms, Hildi Santo-Tomás has a reputation for taking risks — often with big rewards.

Kia Steave-Dickerson
Designer
Kia brings a touch of Hollywood to Trading Spaces, with a strong background in film, television and theater.

Edward Walker
Designer
Edward Walker has carved a role for himself as the dapper gentleman of Trading Spaces. His tailored clothing and signature ponytail reflect his design aims, mixing classic elegance with urban chic.

Doug Wilson
Designer
Doug is Trading Spaces' quintessential showman. Armed with expertise gleaned from years of working with such luminary clients as Barbara Walters and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Doug's design choices purposefully push the edge of creativity.

Barry Wood
Designer
Barry Wood is one part artist, one part architect, and one part rock 'n' roll. His diverse professional experience and wide open spirit allow him to create thoughtful, yet fun, environments.

Pictures: Banyan Productions/DCI |

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