Sitting Room

MONICA PEDERSEN
Becky McCallum
773.426.1133
mccallumblu@yahoo.com
monicapedersen.com

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Bio

Interior decorator, lifestyle expert and television host Monica Pedersen grew up in the world of home repair and remodeling, absorbing her father’s handy-man skills as well as her mother’s touch with a sewing machine. Her interest in interior design was sparked while traveling the world as a successful fashion model where she became a student of fashion and high-end design. The culmination of these experiences led her to a successful career in interior design.

Pedersen’s work as an interior design expert and television host can be seen regularly on
HGTV’s “Designed to Sell”, “Bang for Your Buck”, “Showdown”, and the “HGTV Dream Home” and appearances on “Live with Regis and Kelly” and NBC’s “Today Show”. In addition, her designs and tips have been featured in national publications such as Redbook, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, USA Today, Washington Post, Woman’s Day, Domino, and Chicago Magazine.

Monica is also spokesperson for the National Home Furnishings Association. When not on set or working with private clients, Pedersen donates her design services to charities such as the current remodel of the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center and numerous appearances in the Lake Forest Infant Welfare Showcase House. Active in her community, Monica serves on the Executive committee of the Guild Board of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Advisory Board of the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, as well as volunteering her time to the L.O.S.S. program of Chicago sponsored by Catholic Charities.