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Get to Know Steve
Learn more about Steve Ford, co-host of HGTV's Restored by the Fords and Home Again With the Fords.
Steve's Bio
Siblings Leanne and Steve Ford enliven older Pittsburgh-area homes with beautiful and unique custom designs in two of HGTV’s more popular home renovation series — Restored by the Fords and Home Again With the Fords.
Leanne, an interior designer, first gained national attention when she restored and designed a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse in her hometown. She and her work have been featured in numerous national publications including Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart and The New York Times, to name a few.
Born with a knack for creative carpentry, Steve is a licensed contractor who tackles unconventional construction challenges that bring his sister’s unique vision to life. His portfolio includes store and restaurant design, displays and set design for national retail brands, residential renovations, as well as the restoration of a corporate headquarters.
Steve also is the founder of Surf Pittsburgh, the city’s first river surfing company. In his free time, he can be found surfing on local rivers, snowboarding or making custom furniture.
Built Ford Tough
Inside Steve Ford's Urban Warehouse Home 29 Photos
Steve Ford is Loving Life in His New Warehouse Loft
Ford Family Classics 8 Videos
Cohosts and cohorts Leanne and Steve Ford come together to watch and narrate some of their childhood home movies – Mystery Science Theatre-style – providing family stories and insider scoop.
Restored by the Fords - Featured Clips 7 Videos
A video crash course on brother-sister renovation and design pros, Leanne and Steve Ford.
The Renos: A Gallery of Galleries
More Ford Features
Our Favorite Farmhouse Designs From HGTV Stars 21 Photos
From restorations full of reclaimed and repurposed finds to new builds infused with classic character, these warm and welcoming fa …
45+ Twists on a Subway Tile Backsplash From Design Pros and HGTV Shows 47 Photos
Both old-school and perpetually on-trend, subway tile backsplashes are here to stay. Designers Erin Napier, Christina Hall, Leanne …
HGTV Stars' 25 Best Before-and-After Makeovers 51 Photos
From tasteful kitchen makeovers to splashy bathroom transformations, we can’t stop thinking about these feats of design genius. Br …
Inside Steve Ford's Urban Warehouse Home 29 Photos
Take a look around the 7,000-square-foot Pittsburgh warehouse Steve Ford calls home.
45 Incredible Living Room Makeovers From Your Favorite HGTV Shows 90 Photos
Reimagine your space with inspiration from some of our stars’ most jaw-dropping before-and-afters. These beauties are proof positi …
Everything You Need to Know About Leanne Ford and Her Uber Cool Design Style 30 Photos
Disco balls, overalls and the coolest interior designs ever (see what we did there?). Need we say more?
Never-Before-Seen Photos of HGTV Star Leanne Ford's Surprise NYC Wedding 16 Photos
When Restored by the Fords designer, Leanne Ford, and her then-fiance, Erik Allen, tied the knot in 2017, their intimate wedding a …
Steve Ford is Loving Life in His New Warehouse Loft May 22, 2019
On the season finale of Restored by the Fords, Steve and Leanne renovated a warehouse for one very special client — Steve Ford him …
Boho Farmhouse Magic 11 Photos
Homeowners Brian and Shannon decided to leave the city for the country when they purchased a farmhouse. With a budget of $75K, Lea …
A Childhood Home Updated 7 Photos
James bought this house off his parents only a few years ago. He and his wife Rachel attempted to fix it up themselves, but eventu …
It’s In the Details: 20 of Leanne Ford’s Low-Key Power Moves 20 Photos
Bold swaths of black and white are boss, but we’re equally in love with the subtler genius of Leanne’s accessories and finishing t …
A High School Reunion Renovation 19 Photos
Leanne and Steve renovate a former high school classmate's Victorian home.
Step Inside This Home With a Modern Ski Lodge Vibe 10 Photos
Steve's friends asked for help with their dated '70s home and the Fords delivered. Leanne drew inspiration from a wood mantel and …
Black, White, and Mid-Century Modern All Over 19 Photos
This 1970s home got the Leanne Ford treatment with lots of light, bright, and airy touches to bring it up to date.
20 Times Leanne Ford Went Gloriously Green 20 Photos
Restored by the Fords’ champion of all things black and white has a very green thumb, and we can’t get enough of the way she makes …
Restored by the Fords: A Big Renovation for a Big Brownstone 11 Photos
Homeowners Chad and Anthony had two asks for Leanne and Steve: 1. To give them a larger kitchen and 2. To put in a bathroom on the …
Restored by the Fords: Victorian Frill but Make it Modern 16 Photos
Homeowners January and Michael were in desperate need of finding a way to balance both their styles: January likes doilies and Mic …
Ford Family Classics 9 Videos
Exclusive Digital Series. Brother-and-sister cohosts and cohorts Leanne and Steve Ford come together to watch and narrate some of …
Restored by the Fords: A Clean Slate for an Eclectic Homeowner 9 Photos
Leanne and Steve gave homeowner Lisa the fresh start she needed by simplifying and modernizing her Victorian row home.
Restored by the Fords: From Classic Craftsman to Cool Craftsman 13 Photos
If anyone knows cool, it's Leanne and Steve Ford.
20 Leanne Ford-Approved Light Fixtures 21 Photos
Leanne Ford: Queen of Light Fixtures is back at it again in Season 2. Here’s a peek at what’s to come.
10 Reasons Leanne Ford Will Be the Coolest Mom in Town Jul 20, 2022
In just a few short weeks, she’ll be meeting her little girl for the first time. Let the next-level style parenting predictions be …
Restored by the Fords - Featured Video Clips 8 Videos
Get to know brother-sister renovation and design pros, Leanne and Steve Ford, stars of the HGTV series Restored by the Fords.
“Restored by the Fords” Is Back for Season 2 Feb 15, 2019
Season 2 premieres on Tuesday, March 19 with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT!
HGTV Family News!! Leanne Ford and Husband Erik Are Expecting Jul 20, 2022
Just announced. Just confirmed. Designer and co-host of HGTV's Restored by the Fords, and her husband Erik Allen, have a new famil …
