Trading Spaces Behind the Scenes: Includes Decorating Tips and Tricks

by Brian Kramer (Editor)

Fans of cable TVas mega-hit "Trading Spaces" know the rules: Two sets of homeowners, each helped full-time by a designer and part-time by a carpenter, swap houses and dive into a frenzied, two-day redo of a designated room. They have $1,000 apiece to pull off the jobano peeking at the other teamas work until time is up. But thereas more to reality TV than meets the vieweras eye. This book tells all, including the actual number of days and off-camera supporting players needed to dramatize just one hour of on-air excitement and tension. This book is like a backstage pass for "Trading Spaces" groupies. Theyall read juicy biographical tidbits about quirky cast members, as well as design dos and donats. Bold graphics and splashy photography show off myriad styles: country kitsch, classic with a hint of modern, contemporary and sleek, rustic comfort, Euro chic, and even the outrageously weird.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Self Help, Interior Design

175 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 2003

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic close-up look at TRADING SPACES the widely popular television show. I've watched this show from the beginning and Love it. Picked up this brand new copy at Chapters for $2.99, dropped in price from the original $29.95. Can't get much better than that.

From back cover:

"TV's most daring designers reveal all! For the first time, the Trading Spaces crew-designers Frank, Laurie, Doug, Hildi, Gen, Vern, Edward, and Kia, plus carpenters Amy Wynn and Ty and host Paige-talk about themselves.

Find out:
* Why Paige needs to shop 'til she drops
* What life-changing experience made Vern want to become a designer
* How Hildi keeps her balance while decorating in stiletto heels
* What Frank does to freak out rude fans
* How Laurie really feels about ceiling fans
* And much more!

Also includes:
* Insider decorating tips for every room of your home
* Rule-breaking interiors to pump up your decorating confidence

Plus:
* Poster-size portraits of every cast member

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this for $1. I read it in a couple hours. Now putting it on PBS to get rid of it.

Highlights: Learning designer Frank Bielec and his wife Judy own Mosey 'n Me Cross Stitch design company. She turns his artwork into cross stitch designs.

Horrifying Fact: Designer Doug Wilson once cut his toenails with a homeowner's steak knife!

[Christel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love vern Yip!!!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's kind of a scrapbook for TS fans - and I'm one. Got it on clearance in a bookstore in FL.

[Afton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Looked out of date and just sort of tacky fixes, but a few good ideas.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

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