Troy Broussard of The Big Switch, cover of OutSmart Magazine, November 2002.
Does anyone remember that time I was on TV? The Big Switch was a home design challenge sponsored by Houston PBS KUHT, Houston Chronicle, OutSmart Magazine, and Bassett Furniture. Emmy award winning Ernie Manouse hosted the two day challenge in which designers Jennifer Lowe and myself transformed the interiors of neighboring Habitat for Humanity homes. Not only did we have two days but we had a budget of $1,500, part of which we had to use at least one piece of Bassett furniture.
The Big Switch was the most watched original program in the 2002 Houston PBS broadcast season. Incidentally, after the show aired I was called to screen-test for a national primetime design show; it came down to me and a designer from Dallas—I didn’t get it. Nonetheless, it was an exciting time.
Not only were we featured in Houston Chronicle but yes, I made the cover of OutSmart Magazine!
Patricia’s Parlor by Troy Broussard, The Big Switch, KUHT
For the last four years, as chance would have it, I have been employed as a Certified Design Consultant for Bassett (TroysArt – The fine art of sleep, Tempurpedic). The program came to mind after speaking with our new Regional Manager. I sent her a link and thought that I could do the same for TroysArt readers. So check out the links below… and laugh at me all you want!
hey Troy,
your room was tasteful, with class and good color choice along with style.
Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It’s putting things into context.
Nina Garcia
I am your biggest fan
Mary”s sister
Jeannine
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Thanks for sharing that! No surprise that your house looked so lovely, but I was a little shocked that the other woman was so upset with her’s. Sure, that yellow and purple was a bit much for my taste, but I couldn’t believe she was crying over it.