Ep 4. Luxurious Dreams

Design on a Dime is a home makeover show that showcases how to renovate and glam up a home without breaking the bank. Season 23 episode 4 is called Luxurious Dreams where the host and expert designers help a couple create a dreamy and luxurious bedroom within their limited budget.

The episode kicks off with the introduction of the couple, Natalie and Dave, who moved into their new home recently and are thrilled about the possibilities to decorate their home. The couple wants to create a bedroom that is both cosy and luxurious. They have a budget of only $1000 to create their dream bedroom and hence have invited the team from Design on a Dime to help them.

The expert designers for this episode include Casey Noble, a seasoned and talented interior designer, and Frank Harker, master DIY craftsman. They analyze the bedroom and discuss ideas that would fit into the couple’s budget. Casey makes a note of the couple's desire for pastel colors, a luxurious feel and enough storage. Frank points out that the room is pretty bland and could use an accent wall.

The team gets to work, and Casey starts by creating a focal point on the wall behind the bed. She suggests a pastel purple paint to create a sophisticated and whimsical feel. This color would complement the couple's desire for a pastel colour scheme and would create a romantic and intimate atmosphere. To add a layer of texture to the wall and keep the bedroom chic, shimmery silver peel-and-stick tiles are added to the center of the headboard and surrounded by stenciled white designs. It provides a perfect backdrop for the bed.

Next, the team proceeds to add luxury to the room. Frank suggests upgrading the lighting fixture to a chandelier, which will add glamour and style to the room. The couple adds a luxurious grey velvet bedspread to add texture and comfort to the bed. They then decided to replace the corner desk with a mirrored one, giving the room a more upscale look.

Casey also addresses the storage needs of the couple. She suggests that a chest of drawers and nightstands with drawers will serve as storage and add a hard angle to a softer ambiance. Frank takes it up a notch by creating a unique headboard by repurposing old pallets. He paints and distresses the pallets and cuts them to the size of the bed, giving the room a rustic feel.

To add a little something special to the room, Casey and Frank add small details, including floral curtains, decorative pillows, and throws. The pair of accent chairs brought into the room rounds out the cozy feel of the space. Adding an area rug under the chairs helps to fashion a cozy conversation nook in the bedroom.

After the room is completed, the couple's reactions are priceless. They walk into the room that they hardly recognize anymore and emotionally express their love for the new design. The team managed to achieve much despite their tight budget and even exceeded the couple's expectations. The couple experienced the luxurious and dreamy bedroom they wanted, adding value to their home within the $1,000 budget they had.

Overall, this episode of Design on a Dime is informative, educative, and delightful, showcasing how to make your bedroom luxurious and dreamy even on a limited budget. Casey Noble and Frank Harker highlighted the significance of proper planning, selecting high-end key points and perfect decorative pieces bringing together an entirely unique bedroom that any couple would love to call their own.