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Interior design is the subject of broadcast tv. In the United Kingdom, popular decor and decorating programs include 60 Minute Makeover (ITV), Changing Rooms (BBC), and Selling Houses (Channel 4). Famous interior designers whose jobs are featured within these programs include Linda Barker and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. In the United States, the TLC Network aired a favorite program called Trading Spaces, a show in accordance with the UK program Changing Rooms. In addition, both HGTV along with the DIY Network also televise many programs about decor and decorating, featuring the works of the variety of interior designers, decorators, and do it yourself experts in the myriad of projects.
Fictional interior decorators add some Sugarbaker sisters on Designing Women and Grace Adler on Will & Grace. There is also another show called Home MADE. There are two teams and a couple of houses and whoever gets the designed making the worst room, in accordance with the judges, is eliminated. Another show around the Style Network, hosted by Niecy Nash, is Clean House where they re-do messy homes into themed rooms the clients need. Other shows include Design on the Dime, Designed to Sell, and The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price. The show called Design Star is becoming more popular with the 5 seasons who have already aired. The winners of the show get their own TV shows, which often are Color Splash hosted by David Bromstad, Myles of Style hosted by Kim Myles, Paint-Over! hosted by Jennifer Bertrand, The Antonio Treatment hosted by Antonio Ballatore, last but not least Secrets from your Stylist hosted by Emily Henderson. Bravo also offers a assortment of shows that explore the lives of interior designers. These include Flipping Out, which explores the life span of Jeff Lewis and the team of designers; Million Dollar Decorators explores the lives of interior designers Nathan Turner, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald, Kathryn Ireland, and Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
Interior design also has become the subject of radio shows. In the U.S., popular design & lifestyle shows include Martha Stewart Living and Living Large featuring Karen Mills. Famous interior designers whose jobs are featured on these programs include Bunny Williams, Barbara Barry, and Kathy Ireland, and others.
Many home design magazines exist to make available advice regarding color palette, furniture, art, along with other elements that fit in the umbrella of design. These magazine often target related subjects to draw in a more specific audience. For instance, architecture like a primary facet of Dwell, while Veranda is well known being a luxury living magazine. Lonny Magazine along with the newly relaunched, Domino Magazine, appeal to a young, hip, metropolitan audience, and emphasize accessibility plus a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to decor. |
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