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Interior designer and reality TV judge Vern Yip combines functionality with good looks in his first furniture and bedding lines with HSN.
Interior designer Vern Yip, Courtesy of HSN
If you've seen interior designer Vern Yip as the exacting judge on HGTV's Design Star, then you won't be surprised to find the same precision reflected in his new home and bedding lines with HSN. "What's really behind the collection is creating scaled and purposeful pieces that can adapt to any space," says Vern. "For example, my sofette can fit in a Manhattan apartment or it can also go in a suburban guest room."
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We can definitely see Vern's polished design aesthetic coming through in his pieces, whether it's a loveseat with a pretty nailhead trim, a glass table lamp with a Lucite base, or a duvet printed with a colorful pattern of medallions. And just as important as the details are the meaningful touches. Among our favorites are a quilt that has an embroidered pattern of the lotus (Vern's parents had an import-export company named after the flower) and an extra-soft pillow that is sewn with a design of his mother's favorite flower, the chrysanthemum.
We caught up with Vern for a quick chat about his collection. Scroll down to see his thoughts.
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How was working with HSN on your first furniture and bedding collections?
It was great. They really believe in the quality of materials used and because the attention to quality was there it allowed me to focus on the aesthetics for the collection.
What inspired the collections?
After 12 years of designing and working on projects on TV, it really gave me a sense of what purposeful furniture is and what's functional for people no matter their income. I did the bedding first and it's not your normal quilt. It's made in a very architectural manner. The quilted lotus design has a lot of meaning to me. It's a symbol of when my parents fled communist China. They gave up good jobs in China to come here and they started an import export company called Lotus. The duvet medallion pattern was inspired by international travels because the medallion is a symbol that you can find in all cultures.
Do you have a favorite piece in this collection?
I'm really proud of the collection and I really just love every piece in it.
Did anything unexpected take you by surprise as an interior designer when you were creating this collection?
With the birth of my daughter at the time, it really opened up my world to color, and it helped me see color in a different way.
So what's next on your agenda now?
I'm looking forward to my next collection for HSN, I hope!