Laura Day, Designer
"It's all about vision — the vision
of the designer and the vision of the client."
Designer Laura Day joins Trading Spaces in its fourth
season. Laura's outgoing and adventurous spirit paired
with her appreciation of classical design principles
give her rooms an understated elegance tinged with
a certain joie de vivre. Form and function are the
foundation of her design philosophy. Trading Spaces
marks her national television debut.
Professional Background: While she has studied
art and design at Hendrix College, The Finishing School,
The New York School of Interior Design, and in a plethora
of painting and design classes, Laura credits her
time at Conover Restoration on Martha's Vineyard —
the hands-on, deconstruction-to-reconstruction, to
breathtaking finished design as her most valuable
"degree." Her work has been praised in prestigious
publications such as The New York Times, New York
Magazine, Vogue, and Traditional Home. Based in Soho,
New York, Laura Day Design specializes in high-end
residential design and boutique commercial projects.
Personal History: Laura's journey from Southeast
Arkansas to Manhattan has been filled with interesting
twists and turns. She was born on August 28, 1972
in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and was raised in nearby Dumas
(farm country of the Arkansas Delta), later moving
to Little Rock. Growing up, she rode horses and spent
most of her time outdoors. Laura has traveled extensively
through Europe and Asia and lived in many U.S cities
like San Francisco, New Orleans, Martha's Vineyard
and, of course, New York City. You'll find traces
of the places she loves in her colorful and unusual
takes on design.
Design Style: Laura's style was described
by The New York Times as "thoughtful, easy elegance."
Any space, according to Laura, can be transformed
to fulfill its functionality and express the client's
sense of beauty and personality. Bold at times, Laura's
work remains grounded in classic design principles
and shapes soft, tailored, clean looks for her projects.
The Rooms: Laura's rooms are generally sophisticated,
yet simple designs bringing natural elements into
sharp focus. Often Asian-inspired touches are employed
to give a sense of serenity to the space. Clean lines,
comfortable yet dramatic furnishings and careful use
of color and lighting are key to her work.
- Info from TLC.com
Trading
Spaces: Laura Day
