Designers' Challenge Season 1 Episode 2 Guest Room to Child's Room
- October 13, 2000
- 21 min
Designers' Challenge is a reality home improvement show that features designers competing to transform a room in just two days with a limited budget. In season 1 episode 2, titled "Guest Room to Child's Room," three designers are tasked with creating a functional and stylish space for a young child in what was previously a guest room. The homeowners, a young family with a toddler, want a room that can grow with their child and has plenty of storage for toys and clothes.
The first designer, Sarah, decides to create a nature-themed room inspired by the family's love for the outdoors. She paints the walls a soft green color and incorporates woodland creature accents throughout the room, including a tree-shaped bookshelf and a fox-shaped rug. She also installs a built-in shelving unit for toy storage and adds a playful teepee for the child to play in. The end result is a cozy, inviting space that feels like a breath of fresh air.
The second designer, Michael, takes a bolder approach and creates a superhero-themed room with bright colors and graphic prints. He paints the walls a deep blue and adds accents in red and yellow, including a custom superhero mural on one of the walls. He also incorporates plenty of storage with a built-in closet system and a set of superhero-themed bookshelves. The overall effect is fun and energetic, perfect for a child with a wild imagination.
The final designer, Karen, chooses a more classic and sophisticated approach with a room inspired by Parisian chic. She paints the walls a soft pink color and adds elegant elements like a crystal chandelier and a vintage-inspired vanity. She incorporates plenty of storage with a set of built-in drawers and shelves and adds a cozy reading nook with a plush armchair. The end result is a stylish and sophisticated room that feels timeless and elegant.
Throughout the episode, the designers face challenges like limited budgets and unexpected setbacks, but they all manage to create beautiful and functional rooms that the family loves. In the end, the family must choose which design they like best, and the winning designer is awarded a cash prize.
"Guest Room to Child's Room" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the creativity and talent of three designers as they work to create a space that a young child can grow and thrive in. The episode is a testament to the power of design to transform a room and improve people's lives.