LG AND NATE BERKUS PREMIERE
‘MY KITCHEN NEEDS NATE’ WEB SERIES

The series, shot over the course of the renovation, documents Berkus meticulously planning and implementing his inspired vision for the couple’s new kitchen. From demolition day to local antique store shopping trips and, finally, the big reveal itself, the series captures every moment of the complete kitchen overhaul – which includes an all new floor plan, updated features, the complete line of premium LG Studio built-in appliances and even the surprise repurposing of the family’s play room for a much-needed formal dining room.

“I had an absolute blast creating the Oliphants’ signature kitchen for this series,” said Berkus, who serves as artistic advisor for LG Studio. “My goal was to stay true to the family’s specific wishes and design hopes while completely revamping the space to better meet their needs. By layering in vintage pieces with character and patina, along with high-end fixtures and LG Studio appliances, we were able to bring the Oliphants’ personality into the space, while also adding a level of functionality that their previous kitchen lacked. Just seeing the looks on Tim and Lauren’s faces when they saw their new kitchen for the first time … it’s the best part of my job!”

“Nate’s redesign elevated the Oliphant’s kitchen to a new level, creating a space that’s both timeless and efficient, while at the same time making it a warm, fun place for all the entertaining they love to do,” said David VanderWaal, head of marketing for LG Electronics USA. “LG Studio appliances are not only stylish and sophisticated, but offer top-of-the-line technology that can save time and energy, two very important needs of a busy family.”

The web series marks the culmination of the LG Studio “My Kitchen Needs Nate” renovation contest, for which the Oliphants were hand-selected by Berkus and LG Electronics to win a dream kitchen renovation. Premium appliances provided for the kitchen makeover include the LG Studio ultra-large capacity Door-in-Door™ ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator (model LSFD2591ST), convection double-wall oven (LSWD305ST), gas cooktop (LSCG366ST), TrueSteam™ ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher (LSDF9962ST) and countertop microwave oven with a sleek, built-in look (LSRM2010ST).

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About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $53 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. www.lg.com

About Nate Berkus
In 2002 Nate Berkus was invited to make over a small space for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” after which he became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national press in publications such as Elle Decor, House Beautiful, US Weekly, People, O Magazine, Lucky, and InStyle. Following the debut of his branded line of home products, ’Berkus’s first book, Home Rules (Hyperion) was released in 2005 and went on to become a New York Times Bestseller. The Nate Berkus Show, a daily syndicated first run talk show hosted by Nate, launched in September 2010 and returned for a second season in the fall of 2011. In 2011, Berkus also enjoyed a new role as executive producer on the Disney and DreamWorks film, “The Help.” His Chicago-based design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, which he founded in 1995, continues to design interiors across the country and around the world. In Fall 2012, Berkus brought his branded line of home goods and office products to Target stores nationwide. In addition, he published his second book, The Things That Matter (Spiegel & Grau). His fabric collection sold at Calico Corners launched in January 2013. Berkus came back to TV in Spring 2014 as host, judge and executive producer on a new primetime design competition show titled “American Dream Builders” on NBC. To learn more about Nate Berkus, please visit www.nateberkus.com.