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Going Against The Grain: Jany Lee

Jany Lee, interior decorator, chats with ATG about her inspiration and experience as a contestant on HGTV Design Star.
Full Name:
Jany Lee
Hometown:
Born in Seoul, Korea.
Raised in Toronto, Canada.
Current Residence:
Dallas, TX
What inspired you to go into design?
I’m naturally a creative person but for as long as I could remember, I have been attracted to interior design.  I’m fascinated with color, texture, form and function and incorporating all of those things into a room fascinates me.  I am inspired by the world and with all of my surroundings.
What has been some of the biggest challenges you have faced?
In general, it would be when I backpacked around the world solo for over a year.  It was the most incredible experience, but I had to be courageous every day, especially when traveling through some third-world countries.
With being on Design Star, we had to deal with impossible timelines and various rules that it was difficult for us to showcase our best work.  In real life, we have more time and flexibility to create spaces that we can be proud of.
What has been your favorite part about being on HGTV Design Star?
It has been a learning experience for me, growing and becoming a better designer.  I got to challenge myself physically and mentally, and even with the tight timelines and various restrictions that we had, I learned to be more flexible with my designs.  I’m always wanting to improve and grow, so I am grateful to have had this opportunity.
What is the most important lesson/advice you would give?
Don’t neglect the importance of accessories!  They will always complete a space.  Change them out every few years, and you will be surprised at how much it can transform the space.
To get to know more about Jany and her designs, please visit her website.

Jany Lee, interior decorator, chats with ATG about her inspiration and experience as a contestant on HGTV Design Star.

Jany Lee

Full Name: Jany Lee

Hometown: Born in Seoul, Korea.Raised in Toronto, Canada.

Current Residence: Dallas, TX

What inspired you to go into design?

I’m naturally a creative person but for as long as I could remember, I have been attracted to interior design.  I’m fascinated with color, texture, form and function and incorporating all of those things into a room fascinates me.  I am inspired by the world and with all of my surroundings.

What has been some of the biggest challenges you have faced?

In general, it would be when I backpacked around the world solo for over a year.  It was the most incredible experience, but I had to be courageous every day, especially when traveling through some third-world countries. With being on Design Star, we had to deal with impossible timelines and various rules that it was difficult for us to showcase our best work.  In real life, we have more time and flexibility to create spaces that we can be proud of.

What has been your favorite part about being on HGTV Design Star?

It has been a learning experience for me, growing and becoming a better designer.  I got to challenge myself physically and mentally, and even with the tight timelines and various restrictions that we had, I learned to be more flexible with my designs.  I’m always wanting to improve and grow, so I am grateful to have had this opportunity.

What is the most important lesson/advice you would give?

Don’t neglect the importance of accessories!  They will always complete a space.  Change them out every few years, and you will be surprised at how much it can transform the space.

To get to know more about Jany and her designs, please visit her website and also remember to vote for Jany Lee as your favorite Design Star!