Laurie Smith

Jackson, Mississippi, interior decorator Laurie Smith is
one of the two original designers on TLC’s Trading Spaces
and a favorite among fans. Laurie, who trained at the
School of Design in New York City, describes herself
as “elegant, but eclectic.” She uses color and vibrancy to
create new spaces and always does so with style, grace—and
sometimes a bit of perspiration! Laurie is known as the
style mix-master, combing elements of classic and
contemporary styles. She loves bold and vivid colors and
cannot resist the temptation of fine, exquisite fabrics.
Using her fame from Trading Spaces as a springboard, Laurie
has branched out into the world of design, branding her
style and eye for design into various lines of products.
She recently launched her own line of fabrics sold
exclusively through Hancock Fabrics and is planning a
secondary line of fabrics for juveniles in 2006. She also
serves as a spokesperson for Lane Home Furnishings. Laurie
lives in Jackson, with her husband, Brad, and her son,
Gibson Witherspoon.