Vern Yip Biography
Vern Yip is a renowned American interior designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He appeared on TCL’s Trading Spaces during its fourth season, while also frequently including silk, candles and flowers in the rooms he designed. Yip is one of the judges on HGTV’s Design Star panel. In addition, he hosted four seasons of HGTV’s Deserving Design.
The award-winning architectural and interior designer has gained international recognition for his experience transforming homes and restaurants in his private design office and prime-time television. He is a judge and designer for the annual HGTVUrban Oasis, where he designed a Chicago loft at the Trump International Hotel.
Vern runs his own Atlanta-based design firm, Bern Yip Designs and Vernyip.com, where design ideas are dispensed with consumer value in mind. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Virginia, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Yip used his diverse educational background to build a distinguished business. His interior creation and transformation includes an eight-figure frugal project budget for high-profile clients, including design for a high-profile Oscars party in 2006. His remarkable transformation is inspired by his travels around the world, including travel from childhood to Asia, Latin America and Europe.
Through his captivating work, Vern has won numerous design awards such as the 2003 Distinguished Southerner Award from Southern Living Magazine, 2000 Southeast Designer of the Year, 1999 Best New Restaurant for Fusebox restaurant in Atlanta, and 1999 Best New Night Club for DeuxPlex Bistro. and Night Club in Atlanta. Furthermore, he has appeared in several major publications such as Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, and USA Today. He frequently appears on television shows such as Today, The Early Show, Oprah, CNN and Live! With Regis and Kelly.
Vern Yip’s Age
How old is Vern Yip? vern It is 53 years old from 2021. He he was born about June 27, 1968, in Hong Kong, but raised in Virginia. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on June 27 every year.
Vern Yip’s Nationality
Yip is an American citizen born in Hong Kong but raised in Virginia in the United States of America.
Vern Yip family
Yip did not disclose the names of his parents. However, he stated that they wanted him to become a doctor. He was raised by his mother after his father left when Yip was just 7 years old.
Vern Yip’s Husband
Yip is in one relationship with Craig Koch, entrepreneur, for a long time. The duo welcomed first child, a son Gavin Joshua Mannox via surrogacy on January 6, 2010. On March 12, 2011, they welcomed second-born Vera Lillian Beatrix.
Craig is the founder of WAG-A-LOT, one of America’s first dog daycares. He has five dogs; Schmoo, Scooter, Hank, Lars and Juno.
Sister Vern Yip
Yip has a sister sister, whom he did not reveal her name. In an interview, Vern revealed that they have a ten-year gap that has made them lead completely different lives.
Vern Yip Philanthropy
Yip is active in charitable causes and served as honorary president of ‘Eleven – the Event’, a 2009 fundraiser for the Ulman Cancer Fund, where he established the Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship in memory of his mother. He also collaborates with UNICEF to raise awareness of the needs of children around the world.
Vern has been designing the UNICEF snowball in New York since 2009. He was also tasked with lighting the UNICEF snowball that sits above New York’s famous 5th Avenue, as well as designing the organization’s 2011 snowball.
Vern Yip’s net worth
Yip have an estimate net worth of $3 million. Income from him is mainly from his successful career as an interior designer and television personality.
