Bob Richter

Bob Richter (born July 9, 1970) is an American interior designer and TV personality.[1] Richter is currently co-starring in the PBS series Market Warriors.[2][3][4][5][6][7] Bob recently appeared on CBS,[8] FOX News Channel,[9] Anderson Live,[10] and in The New York Times,[11] The Huffington Post[12][13] and Entertainment Weekly.[14] Bob embraces "stuff" while at the same time emphasizing comfort and smart design.[15]

Bob Richter
Born
(1970-07-09) July 9, 1970
OccupationInterior Designer
Websitehttp://www.richterdesign.net

As the Host of Minute MakeOver, which can be seen on AOL, ShelterPop, StyleList.com,[16][17][18] and in the back of NYC Taxi Cabs, Bob transforms rooms with quick fixes that make a significant and functional impact. Minute MakeOver is sponsored by IKEA, whose products are featured in each episode.[19]

Profiled several times on HGTV’s Design Happens, Bob is quick to encourage homeowners to take risks, experiment with color, and go with their gut when it comes to what they love. Whenever possible, Bob uses antiques and reclaimed items in all of his design projects. Bob’s tongue-in-cheek mantra, “More is More” speaks to his love of art and antiques and is a nod to his design hero, the legendary Tony Duquette.[15][20]

A regular contributor to the Home, Style, Arts and Travel Sections of The Huffington Post,[21] Bob creates editorial and video content about antiques, art, flea markets, books and world travel. Popular shopping site One Kings Lane[22] also features Bob as a TasteMaker.

Biography

Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Bob grew up in the family Interior Design business. It ensured he always had summer employment, and set the stage for Bob's appreciation of textile and color. Heading up the family business, Bob's Grandmother trained his eye and helped to form his aesthetic at a very early age. Until her death at age 97, Bob's Grandmother continued to be a touchstone for him, and still remains one of his greatest sources of inspiration.[15][23]

Bob studied at NYU, where he earned his BA in Communication, and then his MA in Education. While studying at NYU, Bob also worked for an antiques dealer, so in addition to his formal education, he also received a body of knowledge in the area of art and antiques.[23]

Bob then began a career in public relations, and in time launched his own firm, Richter Media. In addition to running his PR firm, Bob continued to keep his passion for design at the forefront of his life, frequenting auctions, flea markets and thrift shops. Organically over time, Bob began to apply his expertise to interior design jobs with the launch of Richter Design.[23][24]

Bob's recent design projects have run the gamut from a Texas ranch to a Mid-Century Pennsylvania country home, to a NYC brownstone.[24][25]

An avid collector of antique Christmas ornaments and a self-proclaimed "Christmas Fanatic", Bob was recently featured in a front-page story of The New York Times Home Section, alongside famed Designers Mary McDonald and Vern Yip. [26]

Bob has been featured as an expert Martha Stewart Living Radio’s Home Design program on Sirius XM Radio, as an expert on flea markets, auctions, and tag sales;[27] the program is hosted by Kevin Sharkey, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's Senior Vice President and Executive Editorial Director, Decorating, and Executive Creative Director, Merchandising.[28]

On the charitable front, Bob is a great supporter of Housing Works, for whom he's designed rooms, and in return, raised money for their cause at the annual event, Design on a Dime. In the years that Bob has been a featured designer, he's worked alongside luminaries such as Ty Pennington, Jaclyn Smith, Charlotte Moss and Miles Redd.[29][30][31]

In addition to his other endeavors, Bob also teaches Undergraduates at NYU,[32][33] and works as a voice-over artist.[34] Bob's voice has most recently been behind such brands as Comcast, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chase and Labatt Blue. Bob's voice was also used in the 2013 feature film Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship.[35]

References
  1. "Bob Richter, Richter Design". Richterdesign.net. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  2. "Meet the Cast: Bob Richter | Meet the Cast | Market Warriors". PBS. August 14, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  3. Genzlinger, Neil (July 15, 2012). "Bob Richter and Kevin Bruneau of 'Market Warriors' on PBS". The New York Times.
  4. Michalos, Michelle (July 12, 2012). "Market Warriors' Bob Richter on Antiques Picking in NYC and on the Road | Inside". Thirteen. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  5. Irene Kraft (July 16, 2012). "Allentown native Bob Richter competes on PBS flea market show 'Market Warriors' - Morning Call". Mcall.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  6. "The Boston Globe". Articles.boston.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  7. "Dar Dowling: PBS's Market Warriors Star Bob Richter Opens Up About Life And Antiquing". Huffingtonpost.com. November 29, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  8. "Flea Market Finds With Vintage Expert And Interior Designer Bob Richter". CBS News. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  9. "Happening Now". Fox News. July 29, 2010. Archived from the original on August 17, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  10. "Frugal Friday Tips: How to Bargain at a Flea Market". AndersonCooper.com. June 14, 2013. Archived from the original on February 15, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  11. Genzlinger, Neil (July 15, 2012). "Bob Richter and Kevin Bruneau of 'Market Warriors' on PBS". The New York Times.
  12. "Dar Dowling: PBS's Market Warriors Star Bob Richter Opens Up About Life And Antiquing". Huffingtonpost.com. November 29, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  13. "Bob Richter: Planning This Year's Summer Vacation? Add a Local Flea Market to the Itinerary". Huffingtonpost.com. June 13, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  14. Bacle, Ariana. "Tonight's Best | TV | Entertainment Weekly". Ew.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  15. Person McSmith (July 20, 2010). "Designers: Bob Richter | Design Happens". Blog.hgtv.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  16. http://shelterpop.search.aol.com/search?page=1&q=bob+richter&oreq=b94da14ff66649f3843a29b97ab29cf8&s_it=header_form&nt=SG3%5B%5D
  17. http://www.tutorialsvideo.net/how-to-design-a-guest-room%5B%5D
  18. http://www.stylelist.com/2011/01/01/minute-makeover-how-to-hide-wires-video_n_967749.html
  19. "AOL On Homepage". Video.aol.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  20. Person McSmith (June 10, 2010). "Weekly Tour: Bob Richter's Eye-Popping Kitchen | Design Happens". Blog.hgtv.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  21. "Bob Richter". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  22. "Bob Richter". One Kings Lane. March 5, 2013. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  23. Bob Richter. "Bob Richter". Richter Media. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  24. Bob Richter (January 25, 2013). "Bob Richter". Richter Design. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  25. Wadler, Joyce (December 23, 2009). "A Buff Santa With Stuff Designed to Sell". The New York Times.
  26. Wadler, Joyce (December 22, 2010). "For the Hyper-Neat, the Holidays Present a Particular Strain". The New York Times.
  27. Archived March 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  28. "Archive for Kevin Sharkey — Home Design with Kevin Sharkey". Homedesign.marthastewart.com. July 25, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  29. "Design on a Dime 2013 — Housing Works". Housingworks.org. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  30. "A Flair for Living". Charlotte Moss. Archived from the original on August 13, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  31. "cosa verde is no more". Cosaverde.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  32. "Adjunct Faculty — Faculty — Media, Culture, and Communication — NYU Steinhardt". Steinhardt.nyu.edu. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  33. "Bob Richter — New York University". RateMyProfessors.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  34. "Stewart Talent Agency — New York : Voiceover : Commercial : Men". Stewarttalent.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  35. "Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship". IMDB. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
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