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Daily Delight: Candice Olson-Designed Dining Room

by Grant Dudley January 11, 2013 15 Comments

I see stunning photographs of homes every day — I mean, come on, look where I work! So, when an image catches my eye that I can’t stop admiring, it’s noteworthy. And, this is one of them.

Deep blue damask wallpaper and plush velvet draperies are paired with an ornate tray ceiling and beautiful woodwork for this sophisticated, traditional dining room. Oversized upholstered dining chairs and a crystal chandelier add drama and glamour to the Candice Olson-designed space.

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You can’t stop looking at it, can you?

Who’s Your Design Superhero?

by Kayla Kitts July 28, 2011 4 Comments

America is in the midst of a superhero craze with the recent release of Captain America: The First Avenger and the after effects of Comic-Con. While I’ve always been a fan of fictional superheroes and their ongoing save-the-day adventures, I prefer real-life superhero moments of the design kind. Some have been best friends who’ve rescued me from style mishaps and design tragedies of epic proportions. HGTV’s David Bromstad ranks up there, too. But my most amazing superhero design moment is all thanks to Mom during my recent move.

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Going from a studio to a two-bedroom apartment meant that except for a bedroom set, life in my new home began with every other room pretty much bare. Then, Mom came to the rescue! She handed over a favorite sofa of hers, side tables, a coffee table, artwork for the walls and home decor she felt would look better in my pad than hers. Like Clark Kent in a phone booth, my new place transformed into home. And if it wasn’t for her, I’d probably still be sitting on crates on the floor in front of the television.

What is your most memorable design superhero moment? Did someone bravely stop you from covering your floors in puke-green carpet? Or did a particular Candice Olson design tip completely inspire you to transform your living room into a stylish masterpiece? Maybe you are a self-identified design superhero?

Tell us your story in the comments below.

Countdown to HGTV’s Design Star Premiere: Would You Rather…?

by Hilary Johnson July 8, 2011 15 Comments

Would you rather have…

HGTV interior designer Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson or Vern Yip come over for an afternoon?
Genevieve, Candice or Vern give you feedback on the way you’ve designed your home?
Genevieve, Candice and Vern judge your original designs while you’re engaged in cutthroat competition with 11 other professional interior designers/contractors/stylists/artist on a hit reality series viewed by millions?

If you picked No. 1, then watching Design Star is the next best thing. If you selected No. 2, have you considered auditioning for next season? If No. 3 was your pick, you’re a likely fit to join the ranks of 12 designers fighting to win their own show on HGTV.

The sixth season of HGTV Design Star premieres this Monday, July 11 at 9/8c. (If you need to catch up on previous years, no worries, we have episode recaps online.) See the drama unfold as mentor David Bromstad guides the talented contestants through their weekly design challenges and track their ongoing battles to impress judges Genevieve, Candice, Vern and surprise celebrity guests.

What’s your favorite part about watching the premiere? Meeting the new contestants? Guessing who will be the first to be eliminated? The tough mentoring and judging moments? Casting your fan vote based on the first episode?

Tell us in the comments below.

Weekly Tour: Stephen Shutts’ West Virginia Masterpiece

by Karli Sanders Cook March 31, 2010 4 Comments

Frequently referred to as one of the best small cities in America, Morgantown, W.Va., is a thriving and prosperous community, facts that drew California native Sheila Hunt and her family to Morgantown when relocating to the East Coast. Designer Stephen Shutts tells how he brought his classic style to these West Virginia transplants.

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Great Women Designers: Candice Olson

by Chelsey Bowen March 22, 2010 150 Comments

No stranger to HGTV, Candice Olson remains one of our all-time favorite designers, male or female. In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked her a few questions we’ve been dying to know.

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HGTV Design Star: Backyard Transformations

by Chelsey Bowen August 28, 2009 17 Comments

With only three more episodes left, the designers’ stress levels are reaching an all-time high. Watch a sneak peek of the backyard drama, and tune in Sunday at 10/9c to see what happens.

Want design ideas from the set? Candice, Genevieve and Vern offer their exclusive design tips from HGTV Design Star.

HGTV Design Star: Homes of the Brave

by Chelsey Bowen August 14, 2009 2 Comments

With only 22 hours and $10,000, the six remaining designers are challenged with making over living rooms, dining areas and offices for two deserving military families. Watch the sneak peek of the episode:

Want design ideas from the set? Candice, Genevieve and Vern offer their exclusive design tips from HGTV Design Star.

Tune in this Sunday at 10/9c to see what happens.

High Point: The Candice Olson Collection

by Chelsey Bowen April 28, 2009 89 Comments

You didn’t think we’d leave High Point without giving you a peek at Candice Olson’s new pieces, did you? We stopped by Norwalk Furniture’s showroom yesterday and were greeted by her incredible new color scheme of truffles and ice. Candice’s combinations of serene blues, grey-browns and bright whites create a relaxing, yet sophisticated atmosphere.

The Ollie Sectional is the newest piece of her popular Ollie collection. With it’s sleek style and versatility in fabric, arm and leg choices, it’s the perfect addition to any family room.

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The Romance of a Chandelier

by March 9, 2009 3 Comments

No longer are chandeliers reserved for grand entryways, fancy restaurants and ballrooms. If you want to add a little romance and a lot of wow factor to almost any space, consider a chandelier. For fabulous lighting ideas for the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and beyond, check out this chandelier-inspired photo gallery. Learn how to make your own chandelier (including one created from paper clips) from these HGTV.com videos.

: How would you like to dine in this Candice Olson divinely-designed room?

Do you have a great chandelier? Did you use a chandelier in a new or unusual way? We’d love to hear about it!

The White Stuff

by December 1, 2008 3 Comments

Staff at HGTV headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. returned to work this morning chattering about snow falling around the area. Unless you live in or around the Great Smoky Mountains, snow in these parts is rare. So, it takes just a few flakes to stir up excitement about the possibility of more of the white stuff and time spent away from school and work sledding, building snowmen or just snuggled up at home. A good snow is a beautiful thing – in so many ways.

If you like the crisp, clean look of a blanket of snow, why not bring some of the beauty of the white stuff indoors? Enjoy the peacefulness of being surrounded by white (or accents of white) in your home décor. If you’re stuck indoors by winter weather, check out options online. Use HGTV Marketplace to create a Wish List of what you like. That’s how I found these wonderful, white things:

To whiten up a room, start with a white light fixture such as this white glass globe light from Thomas Lighting.

For warmth underfoot, choose a white rug with some pattern such as this 5 X 7 geometric design from MAT.

A few well-placed white accessories such as this Filigree Bowl from Target is an inexpensive way to add a splash of white to any decor.

For more monochromatic drama, add a piece or two of comfortable furniture in white. This is my idea of cozy — the Petrie Apartment Sofa from Crate and Barrel. Keep a white room uncluttered and clean by stowing your audio visual equipment in a cabinet such as this distressed white armoire by Ballard Designs.

For more white ideas, often HGTV hosts will feature the color white in their rooms. This Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m., watch Divine Design and see how Candice Olson uses touches of white in a European-Inspired kitchen makeover. And watch a Deserving Design Christmas Special this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8:30 p.m. as Vern Yip uses white furniture to create a contemporary look in an old firehouse.

Vern lightens and brightens with white.

If you’re not ready to devote an entire room to the lovely color white, Christmas is a great time to experiment with all shades of white. I love this white 47 inch tree from West Elm and this set of ceramic tree napkin holders.

How do you decorate with the color white?
What’s your favorite way to spend a snowy afternoon?