Designers' Challenge Season 7 Episode 6 Uncomfortable TV Room
- October 3, 2003
- 21 min
Designers' Challenge season 7 episode 6, titled "Uncomfortable TV Room," is a thrilling episode focusing on the renovation of a bland TV room that lacks comfort and aesthetic appeal.
The episode features three professional interior designers who are tasked with creating a warm and cozy living space for a couple that loves to entertain guests but feels embarrassed by their dull living room. The designers are given a budget of $20,000 and have to complete the renovation within five days.
During the initial consultation, the couple expresses their desire for a space that feels inviting and cozy, with enough seating for guests to comfortably watch TV while also providing a perfect ambiance for entertaining and socializing.
The first designer, Sarah, takes a minimalist approach and focuses on natural elements such as wood and neutral colors to create a warm living space. She replaces the old sectional sofa with a new gray velvet one, adds cozy throw pillows and blankets, and a rustic wood coffee table. She uses a textured rug to create a cozy feel and installs a light beige wallpaper with a simple geometric pattern to add visual interest to the room.
The second designer, Robert, suggests transforming the living room into a TV lounge that features two separate sitting areas. He uses vibrant colors such as turquoise and mustard to provide a pop of color to the room, and he highlights the space with contemporary artwork. To create a comfortable ambiance, Robert installs a custom-made sofa and poufs that open up into storage, maximizing space in the living room. He also adds a build-in bookcase and installs a custom-made entertainment unit that adds a pop of color to the room.
The third designer, Mary, presents a dramatic and bold vision for the living room, using a dark and moody color scheme. She adds rich navy blue velvet sofas, statement light fixtures, and playful decorative elements that add personality to the room. Mary installs wallpaper with a bold pattern that adds depth and texture to the walls and creates an illusion of space.
Throughout the episode, each designer struggles with finding solutions to the room's lack of proper light, limited floor space, and an awkward alcove that limits the room's layout possibilities. The designers also face challenges in staying within the budget and managing time pressure.
In the end, the couple is thrilled with the final results, and the judges applaud all three designers' unique and innovative approaches to the design challenge. The episode concludes with a montage of the couple enjoying their new living space with friends, showcasing the powerful potential of a well-executed renovation project.