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Trading Spaces Reboot

grandma r — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:43:36 GMT

Did anyone watch last night? Thoughts????

We watched years ago; Doug and Hilde were pretty outrageous then too. I always like the way Laurie used beautiful fabrics and textures in her designs. Moving forward, I just wonder how this concept will play out.

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house_cat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:47:48 GMT

I recorded it last night and I'm watching it now. It brings back such good memories for me, of a time when I had the energy and ambition to tackle home projects. Like my DH frequently says, "Have you seen my gumption? I seem to have lost it."

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hennypenny — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:48:12 GMT

I think I maybe have been in the minority, but I always thought that the designers lacked true talent. They relied on shock value. It was fun to watch what they came up with each week. I would not let any of them within a hundred feet of my home.

I did watch last night to see if they were going to come up with legitimate designs. We shall see.

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house_cat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:51:53 GMT

@hennypenny

It was outrageous.. that was the fun of it. I wouldn't let them do my home, either, but it was fun to watch. I remember one of them plastering the walls with hay! Yikes!

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grandma r — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:01:55 GMT

It was fun to watch because we didn't have tons of design shows then. I liked the way some designers were able to do a lot with a little money.

For me, I wouldn't want Doug or Hilde anywhere near my home. I still remember shows with flower heads or old records stapled to the walls. The use of the eggs last night was pretty disgusting to me. The idea of the Murphy bed was good, but, the rest of that room was awful!!!

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stellabystarlight — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:08:27 GMT

My favorite designer on Trading Spaces was always Genevieve Gorder. I always liked her designs and they were never too "out there" in my opinion. I hope she returns to the show!

I watched last night and didn't like Hildy's design. Just too busy and too bold for such a small room. Doug's room looked very tranquil.

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Q4u — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:16:59 GMT

Sad to say I found it boring and pretty uninspiring and there was an ego arrogance from some of them that didn't seem to be part of the original series. I too wouldn't let them within 50 feet of my home.....

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MoJoV — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:18:33 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
I recorded it last night and I'm watching it now. It brings back such good memories for me, of a time when I had the energy and ambition to tackle home projects. Like my DH frequently says, "Have you seen my gumption? I seem to have lost it."

I hear you! Back then,I'd think nothing of digging in and painting a room,moving the furniture for a new look,did it all the time. I think my gumption ran away with your husband's. 😀

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house_cat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:26:51 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:

I hear you! Back then,I'd think nothing of digging in and painting a room,moving the furniture for a new look,did it all the time. I think my gumption ran away with your husband's. 😀

@MoJoV I hope they're happy together!

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wildlifewitch — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:41:28 GMT

I always loved this show, but not designers that are so egotical and selfish to just do whatever; they wanted to design. Love the new twist and the cast.

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phluphy — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:47:34 GMT

It was a little over the top for me. The designer that did the MIL room was terrible. Who could sleep in that room after what she did. Do they do the room over if you don't like it? Hope so.

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Serena Sue — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:50:26 GMT

I watched it ,but I won't watch it again if Hildy is on. Her design in the guest room was just too weird.

Do you remember the room she did with straw on the walls. Awful!

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HiLo — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:03:27 GMT

@Serena Sue wrote:
I watched it ,but I won't watch it again if Hildy is on. Her design in the guest room was just too weird.

Do you remember the room she did with straw on the walls. Awful!

I was sorry to see that Hildy is part of the team this time. I didn't see the eposode with the straw but the bathroom with all the flowers was not for me. I have never once seen a room she decorated that I would be pleased with. Doug as well.

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grandma r — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:08:14 GMT

In the old days it was just too bad if the homeowner didn't like it. The show didn't pay for it.

I remember past episodes where furniture was attached to the ceiling, feathers, flowers, records, straw, and other ridiculous items were either stapled or glued to the walls. To me, that was destructive! I also remember a show where dirt was brought inside the house!!!!

Supposedly when the contracts are signed, the homeowner gives full control over to the designer. Not for me!!!

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house_cat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:49:32 GMT

I watched only the first hour - the reunion. I loved it! What a blast from the past! I'm looking forward to watching the rest when DH is not around to make cheesy comments.

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racada — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:01:33 GMT

I watched the reunion portion, that was enjoyable enough. Watched the first episode also to see what if anything might be different. Was hoping they might step it up a little and add some design to the redesigns.....but they didn't. I most definitely would not let them do anything in my home! I could do a better job with $2000. I always thought for the most part, the rooms always looked like sitcom sets or something, not like anything was intended for the homeowner to actually "live" with.

That being said, I do think the carpenters have created some nice things.

I think it's time has passed. Not everything needs to be revisited.

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Big Joanie — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 01:44:13 GMT

@Serena Sue wrote:
I watched it ,but I won't watch it again if Hildy is on. Her design in the guest room was just too weird.

Do you remember the room she did with straw on the walls. Awful!

Oh yea .. I remember that one .....

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game-on — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:07:45 GMT

What surprised me was how many designers that later appeared in their own shows were on Trading Spaces.

I especially liked Genevieve Gorder also ... I believe she lives in NYC now.