Design on a Dime Season 16 Episode 4 Hip, Jazzy Lounge
- April 23, 2006
- 21 min
Design on a Dime is a popular television series that offers viewers a chance to witness some of the most inspiring interior décor transformations that are undertaken within a tight budget. Season 16, episode four is titled 'Hip, Jazzy Lounge' and it is one of the installments that showcase just how creative designers can be when working with limited space and resources. In this episode, viewers are introduced to a couple who are eager to turn their living room into a hip, jazzy lounge that they can use to entertain guests.
The Design on a Dime team is tasked with creating a space that blends several styles seamlessly. The couple is looking for a space that will have vintage, modern, and industrial elements, all working together to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. The challenge is further compounded by the fact that the couple has a limited budget, and the designers have to work within those constraints.
The Design on a Dime team starts by taking an inventory of the existing space. They analyze every aspect of the living room, including the furniture, lighting, and décor to ascertain what stays and what goes. They also take into consideration the couple's preferred color scheme – a palette of blues, grays, and whites. Armed with this information, the designers come up with a plan to create the ultimate lounge space. One of the first things that they do is to introduce a vintage bar cart to serve as a focal point in the room. To complement the bar cart, they source vintage pieces, such as framed art and decorative glass bottles. The Design on a Dime team also installs a custom-built shelving unit to house the couple's extensive vinyl record collection.
Another significant redesign element in the room is the installation of a new seating area. The Design on a Dime team selects an L-shaped sofa that offers plenty of seating while still being able to fit into the limited space. The sofa's color scheme is a perfect match for the rest of the room, blending gray and blue tones. The Design on a Dime crew adds a few throw pillows to the sofa to inject a bit of color and texture into the room. The designers also introduce a custom-made rug that adds warmth and comfort to the living room's wood floor.
The Design on a Dime team devotes significant time to lighting the living room. They install a series of pendant lights, each with a unique design to provide additional lighting while keeping within the couple's desired color palette. The lighting also serves to provide mood lighting while listening to music on the record player.
Finally, the team adds a finishing touch to the room in the form of wall art. They found a giant mural that depicts a jazzy musician playing an electric guitar. The mural fills a large wall in the living room and serves to complement the vintage bar cart. The mural is the perfect finishing touch to an impeccable redesign that brings the couple's vision to life.
In conclusion, Design on a Dime season 16, episode four, titled 'Hip, Jazzy Lounge' shines as one of the show's most exciting and dynamic episodes yet. The Design on a Dime team executes a plan that takes a drab living room and transforms it into a space that is functional, stylish, and comfortable. The team's use of vintage furniture, custom-made décor, and unique lighting provides an impeccable design that showcases their vision and creativity. The result is a space that's perfect for entertaining guests, relaxing, or just enjoying the jazzy tunes from the newly refurbished record player.