Christopher Lowell
As an Emmy Award-winning host and best selling author, Christopher Lowell's mix of practical advice and infectious enthusiasm has made him one of America's most recognized and trusted authorities in the home improvement category. Dubbed the Doctor of Design by U.S News & World Report, Christopher Lowell believes that decorating is a form of empowerment therapy and that his mantra, "You Can Do It" is a way of life. The success of his ever growing multi-media company proves that Christopher Lowell has made a loyal connection to how America wants to live now and in the future.
Originally born Richard Lowell Madden in Anchorage, Alaska, Christopher Lowell was destined for creative greatness. Son of a professional carpenter and cinematographer father and a mother who constantly worked to make a nice home on a limited budget, Christopher Lowell was raised in an artistic and fun-loving environment. Trained as a classical pianist, Christopher Lowell left home at age 9 to join the Southern California Boys Choir where he played until the age of 17.
Christopher Lowell tried his hand at acting and was a self-proclaimed "starving artist" throughout the 1970s. Eventually realizing that his talent was more useful off-stage, Christopher Lowell started designing everything from entire sets to individual costumes for numerous stage productions in both New York City and theaters across the country. With his eye for drama and his creative flair, Christopher Lowell decided to take his skills to the corporate world, where he successfully developed and created award-winning television and print ad campaigns for a variety of companies.
In 1992, Christopher Lowell opened the doors to his first home arts center in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. For the next four years he taught, encouraged and inspired average people to take charge of their lives and design dilemmas with his winning "you can do it" attitude. His ambition to reach more people drove Christopher Lowell to produce a television pilot for the Discovery Channel, titled "Interior Motives." After three years of phenomenal ratings and a true 'cult' following, Christopher Lowell moved to the Universal Studios lot and segued from "Interior Motives With Christopher Lowell" to "The Christopher Lowell Show," leading to a total of 10 years of television success and an Emmy under his belt.
Christopher now heads Christopher Lowell Enterprises, the parent company to Christopher Lowell Productions and Christopher Lowell, Inc., the design, licensing and marketing arm of the consumer product division. His partners include many of America's most respected retailers and manufacturers including Jo-Ann Stores, Office Depot, and 3-Day Blinds. Christopher Lowell has helped the mass consumer take the guesswork out of home décor by providing concrete solutions.
An expert at smashing barriers -- especially those that stifle creativity -- Christopher Lowell offers ideas and provides inspiration so that consumers will have the courage needed to create the house of their dreams, starting with design and decorating and expanding into cooking, flower arranging, gardening and other subjects. He spreads this message in various ways – through his design shows, through his books (Seven Layers of Organization, Seven Layers of Design, The Hassle Free Host, You Can Do it: Small Spaces, If You Dream It, You Can Do It, and One-of-a-Kind Decorating Projects) and through his array of licensed consumer products -- branded furniture, lighting, window coverings, and fully coordinated fabric and trim options.
Reflective of his inspiring "You can do it!" mantra, Christopher Lowell says, "Remember that fear is the number one reason why things remain the same in the home. Where there is fear, there is no creativity. By dispelling fear, you unleash your creativity. Your environment should be a reflection of who you are. This has less to do with money and more to do with your spiritual well being. We are how we live. Who knew?"
