Designers' Challenge Season 13 Episode 7 Historic Chicago Kitchen

Designers' Challenge season 13 episode 7 revolves around the renovation of a historic Chicago kitchen. The homeowners, Mary and Tom, have lived in this 100-year-old house for over 30 years and they are finally ready to update their kitchen. The space is cramped and outdated, and they want to turn it into a modern and functional area where they can cook and entertain their friends and family.

Three designers are brought in to compete against each other and showcase their unique styles and design concepts. The designers are given a budget of $50,000 and three weeks to transform the kitchen. Each designer has their own strengths and weaknesses, and they bring their individual design philosophies to the table.

The first designer, Rachel, is a minimalist who believes that less is more. She wants to create a clean and uncluttered space that emphasizes the beauty of the original architecture. She plans to use white and gray tones for the walls and countertops and add black accents to provide contrast. Rachel also wants to add a large island in the middle of the kitchen that can be used as a workspace and gathering spot.

The second designer, Steve, is a fan of the industrial style and wants to incorporate it into the new modern kitchen. He plans to expose the brick walls and pipes to create an authentic industrial look. Steve also wants to use stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinets, along with metal accents to complete the design.

The third designer, Maria, is a fan of the farmhouse style and wants to bring a cozy and welcoming vibe to the kitchen. She plans to use warm earthy tones for the walls and add rustic wood beams to the ceiling to provide a more comfortable feel. Maria also wants to install a large farmhouse sink and use open shelving to showcase Mary's vintage dishes and glassware.

Each designer presents their ideas to Mary and Tom who have a tough decision to make. They like all three ideas but are ultimately drawn to Maria's farmhouse style the most. Maria gets to start the renovation, but she soon realizes that renovating an old kitchen comes with its own unique challenges. She discovers that the original plumbing and electrical systems are outdated and need to be replaced. This requires her to make significant changes to her design plan and work around the existing structures.

As the renovations progress, there are some setbacks that the designers need to overcome. During Rachel's renovation, she encounters issues with the construction materials and has to change her design plan. Steve also runs into issues with the plumbing and has to compromise his design to accommodate the new plumbing lines.

Despite these challenges, each designer completes their renovation within the three-week deadline. Mary and Tom are thrilled with the amazing transformation of their kitchen and are blown away by the creativity and skill that each designer brought to the competition.

Designers' Challenge season 13 episode 7 showcases the transformation of a historic Chicago kitchen into a modern and functional space. The three designers bring their unique styles and ideas to create a beautiful and functional kitchen that is both stylish and practical. Despite the challenges that each designer faces during the renovation, they manage to overcome them and deliver an outstanding result. The episode is a testament to the importance of creativity, skill, and perseverance in the world of interior design.