Trading Spaces (2000–2008)

Two teams, two days, $1000. Each with the help of a professional designer and carpenter, this show pits neighbor against neighbor in a race to redecorate a room in each-other's homes. Can a... See full summary »

Stars:

Paige Davis, Frank Bielec, Faber Dewar

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Paige Davis	...	Herself - Host (79 episodes, 2001-2008)
Frank Bielec	...	Himself - Designer (40 episodes, 2000-2008)
Faber Dewar	...	Himself - Carpenter (40 episodes, 2000-2008)
Hildi Santo Tomas	...	Herself - Designer (40 episodes, 2000-2008)
Alex McLeod	...	Herself - Host (40 episodes, 2000-2001)

Storyline

Two teams, two days, $1000. Each with the help of a professional designer and carpenter, this show pits neighbor against neighbor in a race to redecorate a room in each-other's homes. Can a friendship survive this weekend?

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Plot Keywords:

home improvement | scrabble | remake | redecorating | interior design | 

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Genres:

Reality-TV

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

RIVR Media, A. Smith & Co. Productions, Banyan Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The rooms must be done by 4pm on the second day.

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Quotes

Homeowner: How do you like the paint job?
Designer: Horrible! Wrong colors! Good times!

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Connections

Spin-off Trading Spaces: Family (2003)

User Reviews

I'd rather watch "CHANGING ROOMS!"

Well, I've sat through a number of these dull American rehashes of the vastly entertaining "Changing Rooms," and I'm not impressed.

"Trading Spaces" seems to lack all of the things that make "Changing Rooms" such a charming and entertaining program. First, the hour-long format is way too long, but only because it's filled with designer posturing and stupid homeowners with these "Hi Mom!" expressions on their faces. In the original show, the designers and host (Carol Smillie) have a rapport and chemistry, and genuinely seem to like each other, despite the odd quarrel. The folks on "Trading Spaces" just seem mismatched. Although I didn't catch their names, the lovely redheaded designer is pleasant and talented as is the female carpenter but these two elements don't make up for a dire show.

Try switching over to "Changing Rooms," on BBCAmerica, it's worth the price of digital cable.