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Vern Yip
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| Born | June 27, 1968 Hong Kong
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| Alma mater | University of Virginia (B.A. Economics, B.S. Chemistry) Georgia Tech (M.B.A., M. Arch) |
| Occupation | TV host and interior designer |
| Partner(s) | Craig Koch |
| Children | Gavin Joshua Mannox Vera Lillian Beatrix |
Vern Yip is a famous American interior designer and TV host. He was born on June 27, 1968, in Hong Kong. Vern Yip is known for making homes look beautiful and stylish. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
You might have seen him on TV shows like Trading Spaces on TLC. He was known for using things like silk, candles, and flowers in the rooms he designed. Vern Yip also appeared as a judge on HGTV's Design Star. He hosted his own show on HGTV called Deserving Design for four seasons. He even designed a special loft in Chicago for an HGTV show called Urban Oasis.
Vern Yip's Early Life and Education
Vern Yip went to high school in northern Virginia. He graduated from McLean High School in 1986. After high school, he studied at the University of Virginia. He earned two bachelor's degrees there. He studied both Chemistry and Economics.
Later, Vern Yip continued his education at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned two master's degrees from Georgia Tech. He got a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Master of Architecture. Even though he thought about opening his own design company, he enjoys his work on television. He says he loves "transforming lives through design" on TV.
Vern Yip's Family Life
Vern Yip has a family with two children. He and Craig Koch are the parents of a son, who was born in 2010. Their second child, a daughter, was born in 2011.
