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Jul 18

Candice’s Recap: Episode 2

I may be busy shooting Candice Tells All, but I’m still keeping a close eye on Design Star! This week, extraordinary designer Thom Filicia came by to lend his style expertise to one of my all-time favorites: the White Box Challenge. It killed me not to be there. This time, the designers were each given an identical room and asked to transform it using only restaurant supplies. They were told specifically not to create functional spaces. This challenge is a great opportunity for the designers to really express themselves by thinking unconventionally (which can prove to be difficult for even some of the best designers).

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Aug 20

Sneak Peek: Finale

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the finale of Design Star! This week, Emily and Michael go head-to-head in their last challenge and have to create a pilot of their show.

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Aug 13

Sneak Peek: Episode 9

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the next episode of Design Star! This week, the final three designers use their future show ideas to design a glass house in the middle of New York City’s Foley Square.

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Aug 6

Sneak Peek: Episode 8

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the next episode of Design Star! This week, the final four design hopefuls must create chic dining rooms inspired by Food Network chef Aarón Sanchez’s dishes. The extra twist: they can only use repurposed furniture and accessories.

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Jul 30

Sneak Peek: Episode 7

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the next episode of Design Star! This week, the remaining five designers must create a picture-perfect kitchen for the Sears catalog.

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Jul 23

Sneak Peek: Episode 6

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the next episode of Design Star! This week, the remaining seven designers meet with Donald Trump, Jr. to make over model apartments in the new Trump Plaza Residences in Jersey City.

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Jul 16

Sneak Peek: Episode 5

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the next episode of Design Star! This week, the remaining eight designers transform the living areas of fire stations for New York’s heroes.

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Jul 9

Sneak Peek: Episode 4

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c for the next episode of Design Star! This week, the remaining nine designers find inspiration in a flower market.

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Jun 27

Dooce’s Recap: Oh no, Dan! Energize me! Make me nicer!

Is it episode three already? It is, and as Nina points out very wisely as the men celebrate their win, “The fall from the top is a long way down.” She was on top the first week, in the bottom two last week. Already Design Star is saying to the contestants, WE EAT EGOS LIKE YOURS FOR BREAKFAST.

Immediately the contestants walk out onto the rooftop of Trump International Hotel and Tower where a jazz band is getting down. Oh, jazz. You cute little acquired musical taste. Like hot, diluted beer on an uncovered patio in the desert. My husband loves you. I love him despite this.

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Jun 25

Sneak Peek: Episode 3

Two designers down, 10 more to go! This Sunday at 10/9c, the designers must use musical instruments as their inspiration to transform a rooftop patio.

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Over at the fan vote, Dan remains in the lead with Julie right behind him. If your favorite’s not in the lead, go vote! Plus, tell us what you think of the designers’ work on Judge the Designs.

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