Hot NY designer to join cast of new HGTV show

New York, New York (August 4, 2005) - Designer and lifestyle enthusiast Libby Langdon has completed an agreement to join the cast of HGTV’s latest offering Small Space: Big Style as an expert designer for the show’s inaugural fall season. Langdon will be offering her insights to homeowners during the half-hour episodes of the BrainBox Productions, Inc. produced series.

The first episode of the series is scheduled to air on HGTV at 8:00 pm EST on Thursday, August 4th.

Small Space: Big Style, takes a cross-country tour to discover just how much style can fit into homes under 1,000 square feet. The show introduces the viewing audience to the homeowner and their design concept. Professionals will provide their commentary and advise on tackling unique design challenges.   

“It is important to remember that dimensions only define the size of a space but not the style” said Langdon. “Even the tiniest apartments can have a spacious feel if you utilize special design secrets.” 

Langdon’s design expertise and creative insight will help viewers learn about those special design secrets as she offers her advice on how to easily make the most of a small space.  

“You can find inspiration and ideas everywhere” said Langdon. “There are no rules!  Don’t be afraid to combine styles.” 

A few of Langdon’s small space design tips include:
- Eliminate knick-knacks and clutter; it’s hard to do but absolutely necessary!
- Use mirrors! Reflective surfaces extend space and make a room feel more open and you can magnify a mirror’s impact by putting it in a position where it can reflect a window or doorway, the space will feel larger and you’ll be adding natural light!
- Stripes on a wall make a tall statement in a small space; they draw your eye upwards giving the illusion of height which is so valuable when ceilings are low
- Display collections on walls; go up instead of using precious shelf space
- Casters are great to put on desks, chair, ottomans and even kitchen islands; they allow you to keep furniture mobile and easily accessible if it serves more than one purpose in your home. 
- Curves are a better choice than angles in tight spaces, the softer shape is a visual contrast in a boxy room; think round tables, chairs and tubs!

Editor’s Note: Libby Langdon is available for interviews and additional design tips, please contact Sonja Olson at 202.466.3050 or Sonja@westinrinehart.com .

About Libby Langdon:

Libby Langdon is a model, actress, lifestyle enthusiast, designer and a host of FOX TV’s nationally-syndicated home makeover program, Design Invasion. A native of High Point, North Carolina, she currently resides in New York where she is building a reputation for her stylish and practical designs. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she began her professional career as a model for world renowned modeling agencies Elite and Wilhelmina. Afterwards she emerged as a soap opera and Hollywood actress, with dozens of TV appearances and films to her credit. 

Two of her recent projects include a trendy restaurant located in mid-town Manhattan, La Masseria - in Italian means farmhouse, which her design scheme brought the feel to life.  In the meatpacking district of New York Libby turned a vacant gutted space into a dual-purpose environment which serves as a sleek and modern venue to display the clothing line of Italian menswear designer Massimo Bizzocchi. In between designing Langdon is a frequent contributor in newspapers and magazines on ideas for entertaining, cooking, and ways for people to live beautifully.
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