Best Room Wins

I disagree with other reviews. It's a fun show. I enjoy how they use an amazing inspiration house to make their own remodel. A viewer without a ton of money, can still get ideas. It's a competition. Real designers competing, not first time amateurs. And they are competing for recognition, not money. I find that refreshing.

I liked that the competitors were professional, established interior designers - it made it easy to walk away feeling inspired & like I learned something about a particular style of interior design. Hope it comes back for a second season!

I enjoy the show. I agree that the budget the designers get is too high.. I wish it was a bit lower and they incorporated designers that did more DIY. This way it can show the viewer how to recreate the designs in their own homes. I like the concept.. as many homeowners take inspiration images from magazines to decorate their own homes... just wish the budget was more accessible.

What a disappointment, looking for some creativity and real skill. Instead, designers copy the inspiration room given a ridiculously high budget.

This show is a good way to show your work and get noticed. Whether the designer wins or not, they're getting the recognition. It's more about the client then JUST Elle Decor. They rate the client last and the challenge first, then budget. Personally I think the order should be Challenge, Client Satisfaction, and Budget. It does not seem like the client satisfaction is relevant, since the judges already chose a winner prior to the sit down. The judges are a bit too catty and unrealistic. I thought this show would enlighten me, instead just showed me that taste is in the eye of the beholder. Which means, that even 'big' name designers might go off the rails. This reminds me why I stopped watching trading spaces, I do not want a bias program.