Genevieve Gorder

Learn more about Genevieve Gorder, host of Dear Genevieve and HGTV Design Star.

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Genevieve Gorder, whose unmistakable enthusiasm and intimate approach to design have made her one of America's favorite interior designers, has joined the judging panel for HGTV Design Star. Finding inspiration and beauty in everyday life, Genevieve applies her soulful, eclectic and whimsical style to transform the interiors of homes around the world and on her HGTV series, Dear Genevieve.

After earning her B.F.A. in graphic design from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, Genevieve traveled the world to work for design studios in Amsterdam and Barcelona and for the award-winning Duffy Design studio in New York City. Genevieve believes that “designing a room comes down to finding out what gives you joy, and I’m there to help make yours visible.”

Genevieve's work has been featured in major publications such as Metropolis, ID, Cosmopolitan, YM, Seventeen and Good Housekeeping, and she has appeared numerous times on Oprah, The View, Today and CNN. She currently writes a monthly column for Cookie, where she answers readers’ design dilemma questions in the magazine and online at www.cookie.mag.com. She also has been recognized for her design and television work, including multiple awards for interiors, products and branding, as well as accolades for her contributions on the Emmy-nominated series Trading Spaces.

At home, Genevieve runs her own design company, gg studios. This year, she will share her style with America when she launches a line of bedding with Springmaid and a collection of home accessories with Klaussner Home Furnishings.

A native of Minneapolis, Genevieve resides in Manhattan with her husband and daughter.