Leanne Ford Wikipedia: Age, Net Worth, Husband Erik Allen and kids

Leanne Ford is a highly sought-after American Interior Designer and a Television Personality. She gained fame after being featured alongside her brother Steve Ford on HGTV’s ‘Restored By The Fords’. This is Leanne Ford Wikipedia type biography that has information about her husband Erik Allen and their kids.

She first made headlines after completing a renovation and restoration project on a 1907 schoolhouse with Ex-husband Brad Schafer and her brother Steve Ford. Leanne turned the property that she had bought on craigslist into an architectural gem.

As such, Ford is often called the design whisperer and is known for her minimalistic approach to design and her love of the color white. Read on to learn more about Leanne Ford’s net worth, her significant other, and her career as Interior Designer and Television Host.

Leanne Ford Age

Leanne is currently 40 years old and will turn 41 in a little over five months. She was born on the 29^th of June in 1981.

Leanne Ford Wikipedia

Leanne Ford was born in Pennsylvania, USA, and was raised by her mother, Jackie Ford, and her Father, Mike Ford. She had two siblings, a sister named Michelle Ford and a brother known as Steve Ford.

Leanne went through the bachelor’s degree in Specialized Studies program at Ohio University and graduated with a degree in Integrated Retail Communications; the degree incorporated Art, Fashion, Design, and PR skills studies.

After graduation, she worked as an intern at Heatherette and soon after joining Roxy where she worked as a stylist.

Leanne worked as a fashion director and stylist until age 30, when she switched career paths and became an interior designer.

This change came about after Leanne, her ex-husband Brad Schaffer and her brother Steve had taken on a personal home restoration project of a 1907 schoolhouse that she had purchased on Craigslist.

The project was a great success, and the self-taught interior designer began receiving calls to work on properties in Pittsburgh.

Leanne and her brother went on to restore historic homes, storefronts, and restaurants for clients all over Pittsburgh before they got picked up by HGTV and began filming ‘Restored By The Fords’.

In October 2019, Leanne published ‘Work In Progress: Thoughts On Designing An Extraordinary Life,’ Co-authored by Steve Ford.

The book that talks about the siblings’ journey from childhood to being stars on HGTV are filled with lessons and tips.

Leanne’s work has also been featured in several magazine pieces such as on GQ, The New York Times, and on Elle Décor, to name a few. Leanne currently lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Erik Allen Ford.

TV career on HGTV

After undertaking and completing the 1907 schoolhouse project, Leanne was initially approached by HGTV to host ‘The Fixer Upper’; however, her husband was not comfortable with the arrangement and urged her to decline the offer.

She declined the offer and continued to work off-screen, designing and renovating spaces until 2016 when she joined HGTV and featured on  ‘Restored By The Fords’ alongside her brother Steve Ford.

The show became a fan favorite and has garnered over 14 million views. Leanne showcases her interior design expertise on the show, while her brother Steve works as a contractor on the houses they renovate.

In 2019 Leanne Starred in HGTV’s ‘Rock The Block’competition series and took part in a ‘A Very Brady Renovation.

She has shown no signs of slowing down and has featured in two more shows for HGTV, ‘Home Again With The Fords’ (since 2020) and ‘Ford Family Classics’ (2021).

Leanne is married to her husband, Erik Allen.

Leanne met her husband, Erik, for the first time in 2015 when Erik showed up for a backyard bonfire for friends held at Leanne’s home. Erik pursued her for a lengthy amount of time, roughly six months before he struck a chord and they started dating.

They made their relationship public in early 2016. Leanne and Erik tied the knot in a rather small and intimate ceremony with family and a few friends on November 12^th, 2017.

Leanne was previously married to Brad Schaffer, but their marriage hit a dry patch, and they separated.

Kids

Leanne and Erik announced that they were expecting a child in October 2018. Leanne, who had anticipated having a boy, delivered their daughter Ever Allen Ford on March 18^th, 2019.

Eve, who will be turning three soon, is the couple’s first and only child to date. Leanne, who was at first content with work and having no kids, intimated that motherhood was one of the greatest experiences for her.

Erik Allen Wiki

Erik Allen is currently 38 years old; he was born on May 28^th, 1983, in Missouri, the USA, where he attended college at the Central Methodist University of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

He took Leanne’s last name after marriage and is known as Erik Allen Ford. Erik is a fashion designer and co-owns Buck Mason, a menswear brand. Erik, who is the CEO at Buck Mason, is credited with designing the brand’s first collection that included T-shirts and Jeans.

He started the brand in 2013 alongside co-owner Sasha Koehn. Erik had previously worked as the VP of sales at EVER worldwide and as an Area Manager for The Buckle.

Leanne Ford’s net worth

HGTV star Leanne Ford’s net worth is projected to be about $2 million. She has built this wealth from her appearances on the HGTV Television shows she has featured on from 2016 to date, as well as from her self-taught interior design career.

Moreover, she has worked on various homes, stores, hotels, and eateries, generating additional income that has further bolstered her bank account.