Widely recognized as the star of HGTV’s Restored by the Fords, Leanne Ford is an American interior designer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has partnered with brands like PPG, Formica, and Target and signed an exclusive deal with Crate & Barrel in 2020.

Ford attended Ohio University and later pursued an internship at Heatherette in New York City. She soon discovered her passion for interior design and gained national attention for restoring a 1907 schoolhouse from her hometown into a modern house. Originally featured in Country Living magazine, the schoolhouse led to successful projects in Pennsylvania, New York, and Los Angeles. Ford is known for her white-on-white aesthetic that often incorporates black and wood tones. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart, The New York Times, GQ, Elle Decor, Domino, and Better Homes.

Ford became internationally famous with the debut of her HGTV home renovation series Restored by the Fords. Starring Leanne and her brother Steve, the cast enlivens older Pittsburgh-area homes with unique custom designs. Following partnerships with several brands including PPG, Formica, and Target, Ford announced a highly-anticipated exclusive partnership with Crate & Barrel in February 2020. She has developed her first-ever collection of furniture, decor, and bedding, and continues to design homes for clients across the country. One of her generation’s most iconic interior designers, Leanne Ford is truly a one-of-a-kind talent.