Is Genevieve Gorder, still an interior designer, and judge of “HGTV Design Star”?
Decor Amor: Genevieve Gorder on Her New Gig as a ‘HGTV Design Star’ Judge Genevieve Gorder IN THE ROOMS she decks out for house porn shows such as “Trading Spaces” and “Dear Genevieve” (Sat., 8:30 p.m., HGTV), designer Genevieve Gorder revels in saturated colors and Zen-inspired furniture. In her new gig as an “HGTV Design Star” judge, she’ll be weighing in on the efforts of fledgling decorators as Season 4 premieres Sunday (10 p.m., HGTV). » EXPRESS: Would you want to be a contestant on the show? » GORDER: No way! Being critiqued in front of millions of people is tough. Even if you’ve gone to design school, it’s hard to understand doing it on TV. There’s a new set of rules. » EXPRESS: So, something that’d look great at my house won’t fly on screen? » GORDER: Yes. You have to be careful designing for TV. You have to have a great balance of color and scale. » EXPRESS: What does being on a show like this teach designers? » GORDER: A lot of it is learning the art of compromise. Being on “
