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OPEN YOUR EYES! It's been a couple years since the last episode of Trading Spaces hit the air. Check out what your favorite cast members have been up to.
Trading Spaces captivated the hearts of many with a simple premise: Two neighbors swap homes and then redesign a room in the other’s house with a budget of $1,000 (each), a carpenter, and an interior designer.
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Through the years of great success, fans developed an affinity toward all the cast members. This is what some of them have been up to:
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How you know them: The perky, enthusiastic host.
What they've been up to: Paige has returned to her love of theater. Most notably appearing on Broadway and touring nationally in the production of CHICAGO.
Other shows: Home and Family (Hallmark), Home Made Simple (OWN)
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How you know them: The energetically charismatic carpenter.
What they've been up to: Ty has appeared on numerous shows domestically and internationally, become the celebrity spokesman to multiple brands, and has developed a variety of designer lines and collections. Forbes named him one of the most trusted celebrities.
Other shows: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC), Inside the Box with Ty Pennington (Canada’s W Network), Homes for the Brave (Great Britain’s UKTV Home), Ty’s Great British Adventure (Great Britain’s UKTV Home)
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How you know them: The first season host.
What they've been up to: Additional to her other television appearances, Alex has classically trained to be a chef at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, which has led to consulting for the following food companies: Viva Food Group, Yeenin Frozen Foods, and Contessa Premium Foods.
Other shows: Joe Millionaire (FOX), Hollywood 411 (TV Guide), Starz Movie News (Starz), The View (ABC), Good Day Live (FOX)
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How you know them: One of the designers you REALLY wanted.
What they've been up to: Vern has appeared on multiple HGTV shows, developed a number of designer lines and collections from home decor to home fragrance, and runs his design company, Vern Yip Designs, in Atlanta.
Other shows: Deserving Design With Vin Yip (HGTV), Design Star (HGTV), Bang For Your Buck (HGTV), Urban Oasis (HGTV)
Fun fact: In the Spring of 2013, Diet Pepsi released a limited edition Vern Yip can featuring a peaco*ck design, making him the first interior designer to have his own signature can.
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How you know them: The lovable designer who worked barefoot.
What they've been up to: Genevieve has found success in appearing in front of the camera, designed for a variety of clients and companies, developed a collection of at Capel Rugs and a bedding line featured on QVC, and started her own digital magazine called Real Genevieve.
Other shows: Genevieve’s Renovation (HGTV), Dear Genevieve (HGTV), HGTV Star (HGTV), A Hero’s Welcome Home (HGTV), and White House Christmas Specials (HGTV)
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How you know them: The longest tenured carpenter.
What they've been up to: Faber has devoted his time to his business ventures: Zero Impact Packaging and Drink Up. He has also dabbled with acting appearing in commercials and movies.
Other shows: Making It Home: Greensburg (TLC)
Fun fact: Portrayed Colonel Cameron in Colombia Pictures' White House Down that starred Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx.
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How you know them: The designer responsible for "The Fireplace Room."
What they've been up to: Douglas has appeared on other TLC shows, served numerous design clients, and is currently in the process of developing a number of deigns shows.
Other shows: Making It Home: Greensburg (TLC), America's Ugliest (TLC), and Moving Up (TLC)
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How you know them: The visionary, yet controversial designer that might put hay on your walls, sand on the floors, or furniture on the ceiling.
What they've been up to: Leaving the spotlight of television, Hildi turned to focus on her passions of travel, photography, and other creative endeavors.
Other shows: N/A
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How you know them: The lovable pony-tailed designer.
What they've been up to: Edward has turned his attentions primarily to Walker Designs. He also has a line of accent pillows and accessories (Ayuda de Mano) and a home linens line.
Other shows: N/A
Fun fact: Walker is working on a series of children’s books "geared toward providing families with ways to share quality time, reading and crafting together."
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How you know them: The Mc-Dreamy of carpenters.
What they've been up to: Carter has bolstered many great accomplishments since appearing on the show. He has starred and acted as the go-to expert on various television shows, became an authority in eco-living, and built a successful modeling career. He is currently the face of men's fragrance Voyage by Nautica.
Other shows: Rachel Ray Show (CBS), Red and Hot & Green (HGTV), Carter Can (HGTV), Million Dollar Rooms (HGTV), Celebrity Motor Homes (HGTV), Rowhouse Showdown (FYI)
Fun facts: Carter is married to actress, Amy Smart. Voted People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man on TV.”
