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Getting to Know HGTV Star Chip Wade
Jan 7, 2016, 15:24 PM
Chip Wade comes from a long line of
experienced carpenters and woodcraftsmen, but the Atlanta-based owner and lead
designer of Wade Works LLC is the first in his family to take his talents to
television.
Since 2007, Chip has led his carpentry
skills to the HGTV shows Designed to Sell, Curb
Appeal: The Block, Showdown and Design Star. He’s also appeared on Oprah
and CNN. Chip is now the host, designer and contractor of Elbow Room, where he leads homeowners on the journey through
concept and construction to create homes that suit their lifestyle. He calls it
“ultrapersonalized design.”
“So many designers create spaces that look
great, but don’t reflect the homeowners’ personalities,” Chip says. “I take
pride in the fact that my designs let you learn a bit about the people who live
in the space every day. My rooms aren’t designed to make it easier to sell your
home to the next owner, though that might be the result, anyway.”
We sat down with Chip to ask him a few
questions in advance of his appearance at the new Philly Home & GardenShow, to be held January 15-17 in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.
Chip will appear on the Main Stage throughout the weekend to talk about the
lessons he has learned through 10 years of TV makeovers.
Q: What is your favorite space to makeover
and why?
A: "The kitchen. It’s where people spend most
of their time."
Q: What’s one thing you think people should
splurge on?
A: "Anything that gets touched or walked on a
lot. I recommend spending a little too much on a nice hardwood front door and
hardware set."
Q: What’s one simple thing homeowners can
do to improve their landscape or garden?
A: "Create clearly defined walkways through
your property. This makes your family and guests feel so much more comfortable
in their approach of the property. It makes them also feel as though you are
ready to have someone over."
Q: If you had to give up Facebook or
Instagram, which would you pick?
A: "Facebook. Instagram is a better platform
for me to show my design work."
See Chip live on the Main Stage at the Philly Home + Garden Show on:
- Friday, January 15, at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
- Saturday, January 16, at 11:30 a.m.
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 when you connect with us on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show. We can't wait to see you there!
GREATER PHILADELPHIA EXPO CENTER AT OAKS