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Kristan Cunningham
Home Decorating Expert
Before becoming a judge on HGTV’s $250,000 Challenge, Kristan brought her accessible and affordable design ideas to viewers as host and lead designer of HGTV's Design on a Dime. Kristan, who believes that everyone deserves to "live a little lovelier,” encourages people not to be intimidated by a lack of funds or do-it-yourself knowledge when it comes to creating their dream spaces. A schooled interior designer, but self-taught do-it-yourself enthusiast, her energy and can-do spirit encourages people to roll up their sleeves and tackle projects on their own.
Kristan studied interior design at The University of Charleston in West Virginia before moving to Los Angeles in 1999. After running showrooms and working with several well-known designers, she landed at a small upscale firm in the heart of Los Angeles' design district. In 2001, a friend invited Kristan to partner up and compete on HGTV’s Designer’s Challenge and has since become one of HGTV’s most recognizable faces.
In 2009, she formed a partnership with the third fastest growing U.S. furniture retailier, Raymour & Flanigan where she serves as a design consultant, developing programs aimed at informing and educating consumers on ways to turn any decorating dilemma into an achievable reality. In addition, Kristan also can be seen regularly on the Emmy Award-winning Rachael Ray show as the program’s design expert.
When she is not traveling the nation working on design projects, Kristan resides in Venice, California with her fiancé Scott and their dog Floyd.
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Maria Greenlaw & Suzanne Caldwell
Maria Greenlaw and Suzanne Caldwell are partners in Design House, which has been a feature on Main Street in Southampton, New York for over 23 years and has made its name by providing a full spectrum of personalized design services. From inception to final installation, Design House has partnered with clients, architects and contractors from the Hamptons to Manhattan.
Maria Greenlaw is a 1982 graduate of Cornell University with a BS in Interior and Product Design. In her 25 years as a designer, Maria has been involved in all aspects of the design profession and has been a senior partner at Design House for the past decade.
Suzanne Caldwell, an Allied Member of ASID, earned her design degree from Harrington Institute in Chicago, which included a year abroad at the Acadamie Van Kunston in Rotterdam, Holland. Suzanne's portfolio of projects has encompassed both commercial and residential in Chicago, New York, Palm Beach, and the Hamptons.
At Design House, great design comes as a result of collaboration and professional experience. Together, Maria and Suzanne offer the combined expertise and skillful execution of fine design that will fit your project needs and your lifestyle.
For more, visit www.designhouseofthehamptons.com.
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Kelly Edwards
Home Decorating Expert
Kelly Edwards is the co-host and design coordinator for the hit television show, Tacky House, which is STYLE Network's newest design ambush makeover show. Kelly can also be seen on HGTV's Design on a Dime where she offers dwellers with decorating dilemmas distinctive design tips, bargain-decorating projects, and total home makeover transformations inspired by personal style and popular trends. Kelly is well known for her knack for repurposing everyday items into extraordinary collectibles, refurbishing unique home accessories, and crafting recipes for creative cleaning solutions. Most recently Kelly has been seen on The Tyra Banks Show, in the pages of national magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Life & Style, and Midwest Living, and deemed over the airwaves as the "MacGyver of Design," thanks to her amazing ability to turn a simple space into an innovative interior with only a $1,000 budget. Not just another designing diva, this former teen beauty queen is also a do-it-yourself darling with a passion for all things self-created from fabrics to fashions to foods. For more information on Kelly Edwards, please visit her site.
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Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams
Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams are on a mission to make the world a more comfortable place. Their 20-year-old company, Mitchell Gold Bob Williams, offers furniture, linens, lighting, rugs, and accessories, and includes a growing nationwide chain of Signature Stores, as well as a Hospitality division. It is known for championing equality, being environmentally responsible since its beginning, and offering employees an onsite daycare center. Learn more at www.mgbwhome.com.
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