Podcast appearances and mentions of Vern Yip

You might recognize today's guest, Vern Yip, from shows like Trading Spaces, HGTV's Design Star, and Deserving Design. He also runs his own design studio in Atlanta, designs a line of dog and kid-friendly furniture, has published multiple books on how to maximize your home - and he still has more TV and book projects in the works. Vern actually wrote his master's thesis on New Urbanism, so Serenbe has been on his radar since its earliest days. After many years of spending time in the community, Vern and his husband Craig decided to make the leap to living here part-time and they're currently building a beautiful home to retreat to with their children and seven - yes, seven - dogs. In this episode, Monica is joined by special guest host Garnie Nygren, to catch up with Vern about how his love of animals led him to meeting his husband, his journey to Serenbe, and why he finds so much joy in the community here.Show NotesAbout Vern YipWag-A-LotLifeline Animal ProjectStylish Decor and Pets Can Co-exist in Your Home. Here's How (Denver Post)Vern Yip's Design WiseVern Yip's Vacation At HomeKey Words: Design, Interior Design, HGTV, Architecture, Vern Yip, Serenbe, New Urbanism, Community, Animals, Pets, Pet Adoption 

Taniya Nayak got into design because of Vern Yip and the TV show Trading Spaces! Her old friend joins her for a deep discussion on how being true to yourself can open up a world of opportunities. Vern started as a pre-med student because he didn't want to let his parents down, who moved from Hong Kong to the US for better opportunities for Vern. But architecture was always his passion, and Vern found his genuine self as he followed his passion.Hear about Vern's multiple 'big breaks' during his inspirational journey, including similarities with Taniya's upbringing as well. 

1. INTRO We were honored to be asked to participate in the One Room Challenge. Twenty design influencers were selected from around the U.S. to take the challenge of transforming a room and documenting the process and sharing their sources and professional advice over eight weekly posts. The One Room Challenge™ is currently in its seventeenth season, a highly anticipated bi-annual event held every April and October. This Episode is Sponsored by Helser Brothers Hardware. Helser brothers are a fully custom manufacturer of drapery hardware. It is run by Brothers Jay and Mark. Jay was an expert independent drapery installer and designs new products that are install friendly and engineered for strength and Mark, a talented metal worker with a mind of an engineer, has been regarded as a mechanical genius by all who know him. Helser has an outstanding reputation and has been in business for 24 years. Their customer service agents known as “The Rod Squad” include retired interior designers and drapery workroom owners with decades of experience. They can customize anything and any order over $100 is shipped free. you can see their products at helserbrothers.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Listen to our interview with Jay Helser on Episode 71. It’s interesting that in deciding to do our podcast studio as the space for the One Room Challenge, COVID was not a thing. Now that so many of us are working from home and doing zoom calls, it seems appropriate that this update is very relevant to those working at home and trying to make their space functional and visually attractive at the same time. Episode 1 hit the airwaves in January of 2018. We have been recording in the same spot and we are now recording Episode 82. One thing that we are not changing is our production company called “Produce Your Podcast”. They offer a full service, turn-key remote recording service with a live engineer in broadcast quality and then do all of the editing, sound mixing and post production of the podcast. One thing we determined from the very beginning was that we wanted high quality sound. Nothing worse than listening to a podcast that is hard to hear or fuzzy. Another goal of ours is to “video” our podcasts. We have found that there are some people who don’t either like to listen to podcasts or don’t know how. We purchased a ring light and that’s about as far as we’ve gotten for right now. 2. OUR PODCAST STUDIO A. Located in the Kandrac & Kole Office i. A 2-story house located in a culdesac of 8 historic homes that are all businesses – We work on the top floor and use the bottom floor for storage and a conference room where we do client presentations. B. Prior to the Renovation: i. A space that we kept overflow fabric books and various finish samples such as carpet, tile, countertop material, wallpaper samples, etc. This is where we WERE recording our podcast because if offered good sound absorption and we figured no one would “see us”. 3. WHAT WE DID A. Removed everything from the space to start fresh i. We had a lot of fabric samples on the wall where we used the Rubbermaid Fast Track Wall Organizing System. Read our blog – Week 2 that shows this versatile system that works great for fabrics or any other type of wall organization. B. We painted over the original green color in Sherwin Williams Spare White – SW6204 – light and bright! Thank you to Sherwin Williams for donating the paint and to Verge and Associates in Atlanta for painting the room for us. Listen to Podcast Episode #55 where we talk about our favorite white paint colors. Also, check out Sherwin Williams “Designer Color Collection”. An exclusive collection of 200 new colors, including brighter and purer whites. C. We selected the entire paint palette for the space – We did a rebrand at the end of 2019 with the help of Franki Durbin (frankidurbin.com) and Emory Kole Designs. The color palette for the brand, and our podcast studio is navy, blush pink and chartreuse. D. We determined the needs and function for the space i. Good sound absorption ii. Comfortable chairs for ourselves and guests of the podcast iii. A way to hide the design resources we still needed in the space (fabrics and finish samples) iv. A way to organize and hide our equipment wires v. Larger microphones for more comfortable speaking posture – we use the Audio Technica AT2005USB vi. Artwork that would energize and inspire us vii. Statement lighting   4. OUR SPONSORS A. LIGHTING - Blueprint Lighting out of New York – Known for custom handmade lighting that is mid-century modern inspired and handcrafted with quick lead times. They work with designers, decorators and architects. We chose the 3 Arm Monarch Chandelier – you can customize the enamel color. We went with a blush/pink to fit our brand color. Check out their website – blueprintlighting.com to see their ceiling fixtures, pendants, flush mounts, floor lamps and wall lamps and sconces. One of our favorites is the Tuxedo Wall Sconce! B. FURNITURE i. Woodbridge Furniture - Our Podcast Table – the Helene Breakfast Table – we needed a fairly small round wood table to fit in the space and this was perfect at 44” round. It has a light wood finish that we knew we would have to make grommet holes into for wire management. Very distracting with lots of wires around! A big thank you to Woodbridge, high end brand of case goods, dining, occasional and outdoor furniture.They make beautiful traditional and transitional pieces and many can be customized in any color with a paint chip or specific manufacturer’s color. We LOVE their barstools and tables. Check them out at woodbridgefurniture.com. and see their new collection from Lauren Liess – I especially love the Revival Chair, Counter and Bar Stool. ii. Fairfield Chair –4 Swivel Chairs to go around the table. They are called the Tipsy Swivel Chair. They are a petite tight back chair with a brass base at the bottom. You can add nail trim to the chair and it’s also available with a dual USB port. We elected to do a COM, which means “Customer’s Own Material”. We used a fabric in the Trend Line of Fabricut, another wonderful sponsor. We chose Fabric #04250 in a solid chartreuse color which came from the Vern Yip book called Palisades Velvet. Fairfield is a major U.S. manufacturer established in 1921 of fine upholstered seating for home, office and hospitality as well as headboards and case goods. They partnered with interior designer, television personality and lifestyle expert Libby Langdon to design several upholstery pieces and case goods as well as bedroom furniture, which is a first for Fairfield. These gorgeous pieces debuted at the October High Point Market. They have a huge variety of products, fabrics and finishes and we appreciate their generous donation. Check them out at fairfield.com iii. Currey and Company – We chose the Thea Credenza in a light wood finish with 2 cabinet doors (with 4 shelves) and 2 drawers. This is where we will house our podcast equipment and keep it nice and tidy behind the cabinet doors. If you are regular listeners of our podcast, you know that Currey Is our go to lighting source that also sells beautiful furniture and accessories. Their high quality products and customer service have made them one of our all time favorite vendors. In our next Episode #83 we will dive into the fabrics we selected, the amazing artists that grace our art gallery wall, our podcast tile logo on the wall, and the professional photography of the space.

The designer is back in Omaha this weekend at the Home and Garden Expo.

Designer Vern Yip returns to the show to tell us about his new book, Vacation at Home and gives us insight into 18 special steps to create your everyday getaway inside your home. He talks about why we feel so relaxed on vacation and in luxury environments, and how we can start to foster that in our homes with a foundation that helps us live the way we want, and takes things off our “to do” list permanently. Vern also shares how he keeps his personal home so beautiful with kids and over 500 lbs of dogs, why fewer but bigger may be better, and a few suggestions for picking out a color scheme that will work best for your home. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Vern Yip is back to talk about his new book Vacation at Home, but first, we must give a special nod to his book Design Wise that won the podcast’s award for “Best Design Book”. A special quick mindfulness practice to gain clarity on how to visualize a space that gives you that feeling of rest and regeneration. Some great ideas on decluttering, storing mail, and deciding what things should stay or go. A few of Vern’s 18 primary rules to creating a home that feels as though you are on vacation. Why we breakdown things in terms of things we love, things we need, and where exactly that thing will go. The beauty of refreshing your environment and rotating things out, even including bedroom art. What Vern means when he says “designing for a focal point” to create a view and give the eyes a rest. Yes, it’s possible to take things permanently off your to-do list. Vern explains how organic components and great planning can assist in this mission. Symmetry is your friend, and Vern shares some things you can do to implement a sense of organization and balance. Why we will never go longer than a week before washing our hand towels!! How Vern set a few easy rules and guidelines for his children to follow to keep the home neat and free of toys scattered about. Mentioned In This Episode: Vern Yip @vernyip Vacation at Home Marie Kondo Decorating Dilemma First off, wow. What a beautiful home with an amazing view. We suggest working with spacing first. You can use our Room Planning Tool to put in the dimensions of your room (and even your furniture!) and figure all of it out before you start purchasing things. After that, Vern agrees that the walls should be a lighter color than the ceiling. To create a feeling of expansion and openness. ______________________________________________________________________ Vern thinks this is a great room in terms of windows. We do think, however, that the cut out is making it less symmetrical, so just something to consider. Vern mentions that you can possibly edit your furniture and take off some of the open shelving. Second, when you decide to put window treatments, take the curtain rod all the way up and have your treatments go under the crown to the floor. This will increase the perception of volume in the room. Don’t be afraid of a contrast color, and when it comes time to choose your wall color, Vern suggests having a couple ideas up on the wall, and take down the ones you don’t like until you are left with two or three. Then, you can get sample pots and see how they perform before you make a single choice.  

On this week’s podcast, we discuss shifting gears when all roads are leading you down a different path and how Vern juggles his demanding work schedule and family life. Work/Life balance… how it exists in his world.

Eyewitness News anchor / reporter Alyssa Raymond sat down with Vern Yip when he was in town for the Indianapolis Home Show. Vern is best known as a designer on the hit TLC show "Trading Spaces." Vern talks about his background (1:00) and what his favorite new design trends are (7:05). Vern then reveals what's next for him (11:20).

On this week's episode, Jackie and Jaclyn talk about the show that started it all - Trading Spaces! We begged our parents to apply to be on the show growing up, and we fell in love with home decor because of it. We are so excited that it's back on the air! This week, we talk about our favorite hosts from the original show: Genevieve Gorder Vern Yip Hildi Santo-Tomas Doug Wilson Frank Bielec Laurie Smith Start watching (or get caught up) on TLC's website! Check out our new website! TheMillennialHomemakers.com

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview TRADING SPACES Host PAIGE DAVIS. TRADING SPACES, the television home design series that launched a TV genre will return to America's living rooms with a special reunion on Saturday, April 7th beginning at 8:00p.m. ET/PT, followed by the series return at 9:00p.m. ET/PT.  The announcement was made today at the Television Critics Association tour in Pasadena, CA. The ninth season premiere will kick off with a one-hour reunion special, reuniting the cast for the first time since the show went off the air in 2008. There will be special guest appearances and surprises, in addition to a look back at some of the greatest moments from the series and a lively discussion on the impact the show had both on them as a cast and the television home renovation arena. Part two of TRADING SPACES REUNION will air on April 14th at 8:00p.m. ET/PT. Following the reunion, the TRADING SPACES season premiere will feature legacy designers Doug Wilson and Hildi Santo-Tomas, re-designing two rooms for sisters who also happen to be neighbors in Southern California with the help of carpenters Ty Pennington and Carter Oosterhouse. In each of the following episodes, there will be more surprises along the way and special guest designers including Carter and Ty designing with the assistance of our new carpenters Brett Tutor and Joanie Sprague. Returning legacy designers are Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith and Vern Yip; new designers this season are John Gidding, Kahi Lee and Sabrina Soto. Paige Davis returns as the series' host.            

Keeping your kids safe at home is hugely important and creating a house that looks nice but is also livable (and not too precious) is basically the holy grail. So this week we’re sharing specific tricks and tips for how we childproofed our house without running down the safety aisle and buying every last foam pad and cabinet lock. We also finally got to meet Vern Yip in person, and he taught us a lot (like our favorite new term for choosing the right lighting) and made us laugh so hard (the hotel trick for stretching his Trading Spaces budget is the stuff of legends). We also talk about juggling the task of furnishing the beach house quickly, while attempting to layer in stuff that’s meaningful and not just convenient. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

Our guest today on the How to Decorate podcast needs no introduction. If you've watched a decorating TV show in the last two decades, you most likely know Vern Yip -- from TLC's Trading Spaces, HGTV's Design Star and Bang for Your Buck. We love his book Design Wise: Your Smart Guide to a Beautiful Home, so we were thrilled to sit down with him and talk shop. What You'll Hear on This Show: Vern tells us his background, how he ended up living in Atlanta, and his path to becoming a designerHe tells us about his first design project for DisneyWe talk about how incredible Vern's book Design Wise is, especially as an instructional toolWhy designing is actually a lot simpler than you'd think and why Vern's book is so helpful in making it easyWe talk about value in furniture and why a deal isn't always the best choice and why a splurge isn't always smart eitherWhy space planning is the first crucial step before shoppingWhy embracing your personal style can save you moneyVern shares his favorite exercise for uncovering someone's personal styleHe tells us about designing his childhood bedroom and how he sees his own style in his sonWe talk about mixing styles together and how to create a 'thread of continuity'Why you shouldn't be in a hurry to fill your spaceWhy it's important to collect pieces while you're travelingThe most dramatic travel souvenir he brought homeTaryn tells us about her most recent travel treasureVern tells us about why he's always redecorating -- it's not the reason you think!We talk about how Vern's house has changed becoming a dadWe talk about the incredible antique education Vern got from his momWe talk about how his kids are already developing their own unique sense of styleVern tells us about his favorite place to visitWhy it's worth it to spend the time making your home a reflection of you

Thanks to some college students catching national attention with their extravagant dorm decor, we share where we fall in this debate and open up about our own experiences with college housing. We also get some great design advice from HGTV’s Vern Yip, and spill our first impressions of meeting Emily Henderson for the first time. We also nerd out over a smart home we visited, and learn a hard lesson about why rice is sometimes not your friend. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

Vern Yip, star of "Live in Vern's House" on HGTV, discusses his new special which follows the building of his dream home from the sand up! The special airs July 12th at 2pm eastern, 1pm central, 11am pacific.   One lucky viewer will win a week's stay in Vern's dream beach house. Find out how you can win a week's stay here. You can also find Vern's line of home accessories and bedroom linens on the Home Shopping Network.  Join Wendy and Krista, The Military Spouse Coach (TM), for this episode of The Military Spouse Show (TM). Follow Vern Yip: www.vernyip.com https://www.facebook.com/VernYipDesigns https://twitter.com/VernYipDesigns http://instagram.com/vernyipdesigns  

July 19, 2013 HGTV Designer Vern Yip, who will be the featured speaker at the American Floorcovering Alliance's FloorTek Expo, discusses designing for the number of shows he appears on including HGTV's Urban Oasis and Design Star, his views on carpet and what he will be talking about at FloorTek.

July 18, 2013 HGTV Designer Vern Yip, who will be the featured speaker at the American Floorcovering Alliance's FloorTek Expo, discusses designing for the number of shows he appears on including HGTV's Urban Oasis and Design Star, his views on carpet and what he will be talking about at FloorTek.

We're heading up to the 35th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago with HGTV's popular designer Vern Yip (Design Star, Trading Spaces, and more!) to take you through the 2011 Urban Oasis. This year's prize is a 1000 square-foot fully furnished residence that you can win. Click here to enter to win daily until October 7th. Mark and Theresa also are talking with Robert Novogratz from HGTV's Home by Novogratz. 

We're heading up to the 35th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago with HGTV's popular designer Vern Yip (Design Star, Trading Spaces, and more!) to take you through the 2011 Urban Oasis. This year's prize is a 1000 square-foot fully furnished residence that you can win. Click here to enter to win daily until October 7th. Mark and Theresa also are talking with Robert Novogratz from HGTV's Home by Novogratz. 

Dave Parfitt interviews HGTV's Vern Yip regarding his appearance at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Vern Yip stops by with tips on how to avoid the top three design mistakes.  Find out how to prevent theft of your child's identity.  Discover a simple way to cut oven operating costs. Get tips help emergency crews find your house quickly should you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vern Yip stops by with tips on how to avoid the top three design mistakes.  Find out how to prevent theft of your child's identity.  Discover a simple way to cut oven operating costs. Get tips help emergency crews find your house quickly should you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices