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WHAT’S IT LIKE WORKING IN REALITY TV?

It was really interesting because you don’t realize what all goes into making it happen. It’s really amazing to see it all come together. It’s an incredible experience.

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS THAT YOU ARE HELPING PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR HOMES?

Everybody wants to have an open concept. So, we knocked down a lot of walls. We renovated the bathrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, added new carpet, painted walls. They want to show what you can do on a tight budget. One homeowner started crying on film. It was a very emotional experience. When you’ve lived in a home for 10 years, and you have people come in and make such drastic changes, it’s amazing. These homeowners just didn’t know what to do.

HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO REDESIGN A HOME IN JUST THREE DAYS?

We did three rooms in each home. One was a large project, knocking down walls. One was a medium-range project, and one was small, such as repainting the walls. In my real job, it takes months. We were just on a mission; it was amazing. It really proved that I could do so much more. We had an amazing construction crew. It all turned out fabulous, especially the first show. I remember thinking there’s no way we’re going to get it done. Then, all of the sudden, it all came together.

DID YOU LEARN ANYTHING NEW DURING THIS EXPERIENCE?

I learned there’s a huge difference between designing and staging. With staging, you want to grab people right when they walk in a room. Designing is much more long-term. What we do is for longevity.

HOWWOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OWN DESIGN STYLE?

We’re definitely more contemporary and transitional. It’s high-end, classic but with a twist. I like the unexpected.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR TV GIG?

If the show gets picked up for another season, and they decide to come back to Dallas or the surrounding area, I’ll be doing the show. —EMILY TOMAN

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THE SHOW:

To learn more about HGTV’s “Real Estate Intervention”, visit hgtv.com/real-estate-intervention. The Dallas area shows are scheduled to air this fall.

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