Frank Bielec, a quirky interior designer who was a key part of the reality TV show Trading Spaces, has died at age 72. His death was confirmed by his wife, who said he passed on Friday at a Houston, Texas hospital.
Bielec was part of Trading Spaces between 2000 and 2008. The show involved swapping houses between two homeowners, who then would work with a team of designers to revamp a room on a $1,000 budget. Bielic’s funny, warm style was an instant hit with viewers.
He began his career as an elementary school teacher, teaching art and social studies. But he obtained a Master’s degree in art and design, then left teaching to become a florist for 20 years. He then went into the cross-stitch business with his wife, Judy.
His big break into television came when he was standing in for a demonstrator at a convention. There, he was approached by an Hgtv producer,...
Bielec was part of Trading Spaces between 2000 and 2008. The show involved swapping houses between two homeowners, who then would work with a team of designers to revamp a room on a $1,000 budget. Bielic’s funny, warm style was an instant hit with viewers.
He began his career as an elementary school teacher, teaching art and social studies. But he obtained a Master’s degree in art and design, then left teaching to become a florist for 20 years. He then went into the cross-stitch business with his wife, Judy.
His big break into television came when he was standing in for a demonstrator at a convention. There, he was approached by an Hgtv producer,...
- 5/16/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Before TLC’s iconic home-makeover series Trading Spaces returns for Round 2 in 2018, the original team is reuniting for a game of Where Are They Now.
RelatedTrading Spaces Returning to TLC
Paige Davis, who is returning to host Trading Spaces 2.0, will appear alongside Amy Wynn Pastor, Carter Oosterhouse, Doug Wilson, Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip in a catch-up special airing this spring (exact date Tbd), hosted by Lisa Joyner of TLC’s Long Lost Family.
As seen in the preview clip above, the original cast members will reminisce about their favorite room transformations,...
RelatedTrading Spaces Returning to TLC
Paige Davis, who is returning to host Trading Spaces 2.0, will appear alongside Amy Wynn Pastor, Carter Oosterhouse, Doug Wilson, Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip in a catch-up special airing this spring (exact date Tbd), hosted by Lisa Joyner of TLC’s Long Lost Family.
As seen in the preview clip above, the original cast members will reminisce about their favorite room transformations,...
- 11/8/2017
- TVLine.com
Some familiar faces are about to return to your TV.
Before TLC debuts a new season of Trading Spaces in 2018, the network will host a reunion special with the home makeover show’s original cast and introduce the new designers and carpenters that will be joining for the reboot.
Related: The Return of One ‘Off the Grid’ Trading Spaces Designer Shocked the Cast: ‘They Really Didn’t Know if He was Coming’
Paige Davis, who signed on for the new season in July, along with designers Doug Wilson, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Vern Yip, Frank Bielic and Laurie Smith, and carpenters Ty Pennington,...
Before TLC debuts a new season of Trading Spaces in 2018, the network will host a reunion special with the home makeover show’s original cast and introduce the new designers and carpenters that will be joining for the reboot.
Related: The Return of One ‘Off the Grid’ Trading Spaces Designer Shocked the Cast: ‘They Really Didn’t Know if He was Coming’
Paige Davis, who signed on for the new season in July, along with designers Doug Wilson, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Vern Yip, Frank Bielic and Laurie Smith, and carpenters Ty Pennington,...
- 11/8/2017
- by Mackenzie Schmidt
- PEOPLE.com
Trading Spaces is coming back to televisions nationwide, and fans are already getting giddy with visions of new two-day room revamps.
On Tuesday, TLC president and general manager Nancy Daniels announced that the early 2000s home renovation series would be returning to the network in 2018 – but provided little other detail.
So, until the network is ready to divulge, here’s some things from Trading Spaces‘ original run that we’re hoping will carry on through the reboot.
1. Voice of reason Paige Davis and her famous pixie
When actress Paige Davis was brought on as host of the show in its second season,...
On Tuesday, TLC president and general manager Nancy Daniels announced that the early 2000s home renovation series would be returning to the network in 2018 – but provided little other detail.
So, until the network is ready to divulge, here’s some things from Trading Spaces‘ original run that we’re hoping will carry on through the reboot.
1. Voice of reason Paige Davis and her famous pixie
When actress Paige Davis was brought on as host of the show in its second season,...
- 3/29/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
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