On tomorrow night’s episode of Design Star, each designer will use another era as their inspiration for a design vignette at Hollywood’s 125th birthday party. Kris’s inspiration? You guessed it…the ’70s! What is he doing in this lava lamp-filled room? Write your best caption in the comments below.
I’m a sucker for a makeover with real homeowners..after all, who wouldn’t want someone else to completely transform their home in a weekend? I know I would. Two neighbors got their wish this week with makeovers of an indoor living space that connects to an outdoor one. Here’s my take on what happened and this week’s big winners and losers.
Each week, I chat with Design Star‘s producer Loren Ruch about your most-asked questions from this week’s episode. This week: How do they decide when to send two designers home? Plus, the most memorable moments from the set of episode three.
Vern Yip, Producer Loren Ruch, Kylie Jenner, Kris Kardashian Jenner, Genevieve Gorder
How do you decide when to send two designers home? Is it a spur-of-the-moment decision episode by episode or is it planned ahead of time?
Over the years, it has happened both ways. Sometimes we go into a challenge with the intention of making it a double elimination because it’s a large-scale project that needs to have more stakes – this was the case for this week’s Kardashian episode. Other times the Design Panel is so unimpressed by the overall execution of more than one designer that they decide to do a double elimination on the fly – this happened two years ago with our Trump episode when they sent home both Stacy and Tom.
Since Kris and her daughters have their own reality shows, were there multiple camera crews on the set?
Fun question! Even though the Kardashians have their own reality shows, they never brought a single camera to any of our Design Star shoots. The Kardashians did feature the office makeover in an episode of their show, but that was after we had finished shooting Design Star.
Are you ready to see tonight’s makeover of Kris Kardashian Jenner’s new office at 9/8c? Kris’s daughter Kylie peeked into the offices mid-makeover…see a sneak peek of the amazing details after the jump!
We’re pretty smitten with Pinterest here at HGTV — and so are the Design Star contestants. In addition to our everyday boards dedicated to inspiring design, entertaining tips and cool how-to projects, there’s a board specifically tailored to Design Star fanatics like us. Get the latest from the show delivered directly to your Pinterest feed…
…along with commentary from some familiar faces. Recognize anybody?
Follow HGTV’s Design Star board for inside scoop on the competition — you never know who’ll join the conversation!
While you’re at it, you can follow me at HGTVLiz to see my favorite picks from Design Star, HGTV.com and the rest of the online design world.
Hey there, Design Star fans!
I’d like to introduce you to, well…me. I’m Liz, and I’ll be your online tour guide for this season of Design Star. Every week, I’ll share behind-the-scenes photos, from-the-set interviews with David, Design Star commentary from last season’s winner, Meg, and so much more!
Most importantly: I’ll also be here to dish with you about how hideous that lamp was or how you want that sofa in your house, stat. Or how you want _____ to go home, immediately.
We asked all the Design Star contestants to answer a fun questionnaire (check back for their answers all week!), so I thought I’d answer a few of the questions so we can get to know each other better.
What is the one spot in your home that is the messiest or least designed?
I recently bought a midcentury fixer-upper, so the kitchen and its particle board cabinets and floral linoleum is definitely the ugliest (for now!). The messiest: A bedroom in the back of the house that’s piled with moving boxes, stray socks and anything else we don’t know what to do with.
If you got to add one thing to the White House, it would be… A mini, dog house version of the White House for the first dog, Bo.
Yes or No…
Jacuzzi tubs? No
Sunburst mirrors? Yes
Wallpaper? Yes
Brass Yes
Carpeting No way.
Dogs on the bed? Yes
Paneling Yes, I’m a fan.
Taxidermy No…unless it’s artificial.
What’s your hidden skill or talent? I’m a human jukebox. Once I hear a song, I remember the lyrics…forever. It comes in handy at karaoke and when I want to reenact my 8th grade role in The Music Man.
What color do you hate? Peach.
Now tell me about yourself – I want to get to know you! What’s your most-hated hue? Biggest design pet peeve? Messiest room of your house? Room you’re most proud of? Shout it out in the comments below.
Looking forward to chatting with all of you!
Hey Design Star fans! Drum roll please…it’s time to meet this season‘s hopefuls!
Design Star's Season 7 Cast
Take a good look at these smiling faces: One of them will be your next Design Star, with their very own show on HGTV. (Spoiler alert: It’s not David Bromstad. He’s been there, won that and is this year’s host and mentor.)
Browse the new designers’ portfolios, then tell me your first impressions: Who do you think will be this year’s winner?
Then, don’t forget to vote for your favorite designer to help them win an online show right here on HGTV.com. And mark your calendars: Design Star premieres Tuesday, May 29 at 9/8c.
When Design Star season six contestant and fan favorite Kellie Clements found that she and her husband were battling for the only chair in their office, she was inspired to create this simple desk for two. She combined a kitchen table and a bookcase to create a (battle-free) work area for two (or more!). See how she does it after the jump!
Your fan favorite from season six is back with her brand new web series all about making good design simpler. Her first video: pattern mixing. Stripes, polka dots, global prints like ikat and suzani….with so many patterns, how do you choose the right collection for your sofa? Kellie has tips and tricks to create a harmonious, designer look at home. Plus, what not to do.
After more than 1.2 million votes, Kellie was the clear winner of this year’s Fan Vote and her own online show right here on HGTV.com.
Watch Kellie’s message to her fans, plus why she’s extra-excited to be this year’s fan favorite.
