Ep 8. Bachelor's Living Room

Decorating Cents is a home decor show where host Joan Steffend helps people decorate their living space in a budget-friendly way. In season 1 episode 8 titled "Bachelor's Living Room," Joan helps a young single guy named Mark transform his living room from a basic and drab space to a stylish and functional one.

Mark's living room is a blank slate with beige walls, plain furniture, and no personality. His main concern is creating a comfortable space to entertain guests and watch TV, but he also wants it to reflect his style and personality. Joan immediately notices the lack of color and texture in the room, and suggests adding some bold accents to liven things up. She starts by introducing a bright orange accent wall behind the entertainment center, which instantly brings some warmth and energy to the room.

Next, Joan focuses on the furniture arrangement. She rearranges the existing pieces to create a more functional and inviting layout. She also suggests bringing in a comfortable sectional couch to provide ample seating for guests. The addition of a shaggy rug and throw pillows add some much-needed texture and comfort to the room.

Joan then moves on to the lighting, which she says is crucial in creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. She suggests replacing the standard overhead light fixture with a modern pendant light and adding some table lamps to create a softer and more nuanced lighting scheme. She also suggests installing dimmer switches to control the brightness level depending on the mood.

To add some personal touches to the room, Joan suggests creating a gallery wall featuring Mark's favorite photos and artwork. She helps him frame and hang the pieces in a creative arrangement that adds color and interest to the space. She also suggests bringing in some plants to add some life and freshness to the room.

Overall, the transformation of Mark's living room is impressive and inspiring. Joan shows that with a little creativity and some smart shopping, it's possible to create a chic and comfortable living space on a budget. Mark is thrilled with the outcome, and can't wait to entertain his friends and family in his newly revamped living room.