If you’ve been reading our High Point Furniture Market posts, you know that Chelsey and I were thrilled to meet Angelo Surmelis of HGTV’s Rate My Space.
He was incredibly gracious and spent some time with us just before heading to the airport. Our #1 topic of conversation: his furniture line! Here’s more info, in his own words!
For photos of Angelo’s furniture and so much more, check out his website, The Design Geek. For more exclusive info from High Point Furniture Market, see all of our coverage here including more Angelo video.
If you had the opportunity to interview Angelo, what would you want to know? What would you ask him?
I LOVE HIM! Can’t wait.
I would want to know where he gets all his cool hats
This guy rocks hard! Met him a couple of weeks ago in a store and he was incredible to everyone. We can’t for his line. He had a cool hat on then too.
He does ROCK! I have always wanted to meet him. Very excited about seeing his furniture. He has the best attitude. Love his style.
Cool! Thanks for the video. I am lovin’ this new vlog thing you have going on. It’s always great to see Angelo. He’s my fave and saw some pics of his line on his blog. NICE!
Thanks for the new v-logs. Nice way to change things up. In the words of Angelo, “so much awesomeness!” I love this guy and all he does. Looking forward to the line. From what I’ve seen, I’m in. Angelo, if you’re listening-ANYTIME you want to drop by and work your magic, we’re all yours. You’re the best.
Thank you for the videos on the blog. Lovin’ this new set up and Angelo is just the best! SO JEALOUS you got to meet him and hang out. I have been a huge fan and have had a giant crush for such a long time. Would have loved to have been there. So cool.
LOVE Him and so excited for his line , great timing too as I am trying to put together a modern /eclectic look in my LR of our 1922 bungaloid …and am having to work around terra cotta walls and brown trim as I have currently a Tuscany/Napa/Misson style mix …very dark and traditional and want to add light and life and a more modern feel to the room…leaning towards varied shades of teal and greens with pops of yellow and reds and of course black and white thrown in to add pizazz…..now it is just how to put it all together so it flows ! Hoping when his line comes out it will have some great pieces that I can make work.
ok i watch alot of HGTV and I have never seen a make over in a Greek Style, or a person buying a house in Greece I want to see a bedroom done because I need ideas to do my little room in a Greek style for my Husband who is Greek! Thanks can’t wait to see it!
I would like Angelo, For him to help me decorate a special room in my house. I would love his ideas for a room with a GREEK style!! I have plenty of ideas but not too sure,the way that Angelo does! Thanks, from a true Greek to another. YASOU!!!
Cool new video blogs and how cool it’s of my favorite, Angelo! I had the chance to meet with him recently for a project and he is truly a rock star-even more so in person. I saw his furniture line-WOW!
I am very impressed. Thank you for the beautiful furniture line.
Debbie
Hammond,IN
I love your shows. Can’t wait to see you furniture line. You rock Angelo. Love the people on you show as well..Keep up the good work.
Love Angelo’s shows and can’t wait to see his new furniture line.
I would love to ask Mr. Angelo if he ever gets decorator blocks and how does he get past them? I am having a big-time block and being disabled find it hard to come up with ideas for wheelchair uses. Any ideas?
I am beyond in love with you Angelo! Your style, personality and just vibe rocks my world!
Thrilled to see all that Angelo is accomplishing. His work is wonderful – new and creative – and he is definately a great person. I’ll be looking forward to further updates on upcoming events. Good luck!
Love it! KUDOS!
I love Angelo’s show! His designs makes so much sense to the lay people. You can follow him along as he does his excellent job of designing! Can’t wait to see his furniture line!
Bettye
Atlanta GA
The man is awesome!
I pray that God will continue to bless & inspire Mr.Surmelis sa he continues to do what he does best: wonderful, excelent & outstanding work.
I pray that God will continue to bless Mr. Surmelis as he continues to do what he does best: wonderful, excelent, beautifull & outstanding work.
Thanks or the video updates on what’s going on with Angelo. I have been following his blog and this is an extra little bonus. I am so excited about his line. From what I’ve seen, it looks wonderful.
Are you kidding me? Angelo is so much more handsome with out the hat. Love the guy – hate the hats
Well, love the video and I will take my Angelo with or without hats. Love you and your style. The furniture looks incredible and thank you for thinking about the rest of us! I love Overstock. Can’t wait.
First I would like to know When & Where do your inspirations come from? Do you have as I call them “POPCORN” ideas you bank for later? Or do you have to actually see the room to become inspired? I would truly enjoy the opportunity to work with you for one day on a project, start to finish. Would you do that? Ple-e-e-eze…
I am avery interested in seeing more of your line. What I’ve seen so far I have LOVED and think your msg along with mission statement is “right on.” BIG FAN of all your work.
I have seen some of Angelo’s new pieces along with the prices on his blog and this is just incredible. I am ready to shop! Is Overstock the only place or will there be other retailers in the future? More than just upholstery? Thank you for this Angelo!
Are you still doing 24 Hour Design as well? I used to watch you all the time on Clean Sweep. Been a fan for a long while. Looking forward to the furniture. It looks amazing. Congrats
He ROCKS! We have been fans forever and this is fantastic news. CONGRATS. We can’t wait.
Hi Jon,
Re: 24 Hour Design, this show is no longer in production but you can still catch episodes on HGTV. For days/times that the show airs as well as show clips, check out the Episode Guide on the show page:
http://www.hgtv.com/24-hour-design/show/index.html
Thanks everyone for sharing. I happen to know that Angelo watches our blog, so keep the comments coming!
Yes. Yes. Yes. This man makes my life. I am beyond thrilled you have a line of furniture. CAN’T WAIT! ANgelo, we adore you in NYC!
Angelo,
Saw you a couple of years ago in Orlando – I love my home but the color I chose for my master bathroom seems to scream at me….I have beautiful earth tone tile and chose a really vibrant clay color – any suggestions for me?
he is so adorable,Id Love to sit down and have dinner with him!!!!!!very talented ,Love ya man (what a guy) he is the type he could be my best friend!!
YOU ROCK my design world! Been a fan forever and now I am thrilled to be able to get something that you’ve designed. Keep up the amazing, inspiring work.
I agree. Angelo, you usually paint the ceiling and I always like the way it looks in your makeovers when it’s done but have been too scared to try myself till this week. I love it! Thank you for always inspiring me and for all you advice.
You “get it.” I get you. We should definitely be a pair. Your aesthetic, personality and the way you invest in what you do make you my go to guy for style.
Angelo does such good work . He has a passion for style !
I agree Dana. He not only does beautiful work he is beyond invested in his transformations. You can see it in his face. This guy os the real deal. WE LOVE YOU Angelo!
This is great! I couldn’t be happier for Angelo…I follow him on Twitter and he is always an inspiration, and, boy, does he have a lot of energy. His furniture line is wonderful and, in this economy, it will be great for buyers to be able to afford that ‘pop’ in their homes
Congrats Angelo and I look forward to following you in the future!
I hope the bloggers here are following the HGTV Green Home blog and the HGTV Dream Home 2010 blog where they just announced this week where the next Dream Home will be located! I was an ‘HGTV Silent Blog Stalker’ for years and just have recently been blogging on these HGTV sites…have made many friends…the bloggers are great!
I decided back in March to send in a SuperFan audition tape to become the next HGTV Superfan…you can see it under “Living the Dream” on the SuperFan blog. I encourage others to watch and, maybe, you could send in an audition clip also!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and I look forward to hearing all of the bloggers here express their ideas and questions also!
SuperFan Lynn Coggin
Living the Dream!
The man just rocks. Simple. I have seen the line and I am a fan of the style and value. I have had the pleasure of meeting him and he is even better in person. Thank you for always inspiring me Angelo and for your passion regarding all things style!
I always got up every AM, grabbed my coffee and turned on HGTV to watch 24 hr design. Now I can’t find it and I really miss watching all three of them. They were just great. Wish it was back on. Got alot of good ideas.
If there ever was a TV personality that made me smile, feel good and I also learned something from, it’s this guy! Thank you for being you, Angelo.
Hi Judy,
24 Hour Design is still airing in the AM. You can find airtimes on the 24 Hour Design show page here on HGTV.com. Scroll up in the comments to get more info.
If I had the opportunity to interview Angelo, I would want to know where/how he got his start. Also, Angelo has such a pleasant personality and is so likeable. How does he do it? Does he ever get mad or what makes him angry?
First, We would like to congratulate you, Angelo, on your new line. Although it is no big surprise to us. We know a talented person when we see one, and Angelo you are “ONE”. Now my question to you Angelo would be….Why don’t you ever make over a small modest home like mine on your show? I think it’s harder to give a small home a spectacular makeover than it is a home with large rooms. It also wouldn’t cost as much as you spend on RMS. Lets face it, there are more small modest homes than there is large, already flashy homes. They kind of make you think outside of the box. You really have to get creative. I’ve been waiting for HGTV to get on board but so far I am still waiting.
Again, congrats Angelo. You make design fun.
My absolute FAVE! Love him. The new furniture line looks amazing. Go Angelo.
LOVE the guy.
Awesome design! I wish I had this furniture at home…