About

John Gidding

Born in Istanbul, John attended American schools in Turkey and Switzerland before entering Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in architecture. An enthusiastic art and math student, he also earned a master’s degree in architecture from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design.
He hosted the hugely popular HGTV shows “Curb Appeal”, “Curb Appeal, the Block”, “Designed to Sell, appeared on Trading Spaces” and is a frequent guest on Rachel Ray. The new “Curb Appeal Xtreme” launched in the fall of 2021.

Architectural Designer

Landscape Designer

Television Host

Sketch & Mural Artist

Speaker

Model

Author

Environmental Advocate

Television

John Gidding is a Turkish-American designer, television personality, and former fashion model. Gidding started modeling in 2000 as a graduate student, performing runway shows for Armani, Gucci, and Hugo Boss before being represented by Wilhelmina Models in New York City.

Curb Appeal Xtreme

“Curb Appeal Xtreme launched on HGTV in the fall of 2021.”

SECRET GUIDE TO FABULOUS

“Secret Guide to Fabulous” is Logo’s hit lifestyle show in its second season,

where John showcases every upgrades and solutions for a more fabulous life.

HOME FREE

As a Judge for “Home Free” on FOX, John was the design expert advising Mike

Holmes on the who deserved to win a free home every week.

CURB APPEAL

As the host of “Curb Appeal”, and “Curb Appeal: The Block” for 6 seasons,

John brought facade and landscape architecture to homes across the country.

JOHN GIDDING LIVE ON-AIR

John is a regular guest on live on-air programs, on TV and radio.

2015 HGTV DREAMHOME

Having hosted TV’s biggest sweepstakes five times, John is here giving away

the 2015 HGTV Dreamhome in Martha’s Vineyard to a lucky Alabama winner.

TELEVISION

John’s work on-camera has included everything from hosting and designing to competing

and juding, with credits including ABC Family’s “Knock First”, HGTV’s “Dreamhome”

and “Curb Appeal”, LOGO’s “Secret Guide to Fabulous”, and Fox’s “Home Free”.

He’s also a trusted source of design expertise for daytime talk, having been

features on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Regis & Kelly and currently

a regular guest on The Rachael Ray Show.

Personal Appearances

Lectures

John is also a regular lecturer for colleges and universities. Here as a member of a panel at SCAD’s film festival, he’s also spoken at Yale, Harvard, and UCSF

Questions

Audience members are invited to question John as soon as he starts, leading to an engaged conversation about topics relevant to the community he’s visiting.

Seminars

John’s seminars are rooted in his educational background, drawing on influences from art, architecture, furniture and landscape design to inform his audiences.

Process

As a way of demonstrating his process, John invites audience members to design along with him as they are presented with various design dilemmas.

Presentations

John’s presentation include a slideshow of popular projects from conception through construction, as well as lively Q&A session.

Events

As a public speaker at Home & Garden Events and other venues, John shares insights from many aspets of his professional career and education. His speaking topics include “The Design Process”, “Landscape Architecture” and “Careers in Design and TV”. John is a popular choice to deliver keynote addresses; past clients have included the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Live Out Loud, and GLAAD.

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