darcboltrain
Joined Oct 2022
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I think this show has A LOT of potential, but it really misses the mark on some things.
1. The host, Russell Holmes, is very adorable and cute, but I feel he's a bit too forceful with the clients and crew. I get he wants to do the whole "tough love" thing, but it just feels like it's WAY too much "tough" and WAY too little "love". It also just seems like he talks too much in the wrong places. For example, at the end of the episode during the walkthrough with the clients, it'd be so much nicer to let the clients discuss and focus on them more during that period. I also wish I could hear much more from Paige (or Paige and Russell together).
2. I feel there's a HUGE missed opportunity with the clients (especially if the show wants more tv drama and stuff). It would be so much more of an enjoyable show if there was a dedicated portion of the show at the beginning where Russell and Paige sat down (or visited stores or something) with the clients and really discussed the really big/major issues and compromises that need to be made rather than what Russell and Paige currently do which is just "trust us, we're going to make all the major decisions for you, it'll be fine". The clients are always happy with the end product, but there's a BIG difference in the reactions between the clients that happened to get the things they REALLY wanted vs. The clients that had to sacrifice the things that really mattered to them (even though it seems like they wouldn't have to with a different design and budget reapportionment). Russell and Paige can (and should) still do the ultimate design, but it would be FAR more interesting and emotionally impactful to see Russell and Paige teach or show the clients how to make decisions and compromises so they can continue their renovations in the future. It just feels like the clients lose a lot of agency and sign off on things that they really don't know if they want/like. It also seems like Russell doesn't ask simple questions like "what are the things you want THE MOST and we may compromise on other things it's ok as long as you get those things you really want?".
I think the show could be amazing. Really emotionally impactful, something for the viewers to learn (I'm sure many partners have issues about compromising on wants and designs), and of course some really great design. But there needs to be some major shifts from Season 1 to Season 2 in how the show is set up for it to fully live up to what it could be.
1. The host, Russell Holmes, is very adorable and cute, but I feel he's a bit too forceful with the clients and crew. I get he wants to do the whole "tough love" thing, but it just feels like it's WAY too much "tough" and WAY too little "love". It also just seems like he talks too much in the wrong places. For example, at the end of the episode during the walkthrough with the clients, it'd be so much nicer to let the clients discuss and focus on them more during that period. I also wish I could hear much more from Paige (or Paige and Russell together).
2. I feel there's a HUGE missed opportunity with the clients (especially if the show wants more tv drama and stuff). It would be so much more of an enjoyable show if there was a dedicated portion of the show at the beginning where Russell and Paige sat down (or visited stores or something) with the clients and really discussed the really big/major issues and compromises that need to be made rather than what Russell and Paige currently do which is just "trust us, we're going to make all the major decisions for you, it'll be fine". The clients are always happy with the end product, but there's a BIG difference in the reactions between the clients that happened to get the things they REALLY wanted vs. The clients that had to sacrifice the things that really mattered to them (even though it seems like they wouldn't have to with a different design and budget reapportionment). Russell and Paige can (and should) still do the ultimate design, but it would be FAR more interesting and emotionally impactful to see Russell and Paige teach or show the clients how to make decisions and compromises so they can continue their renovations in the future. It just feels like the clients lose a lot of agency and sign off on things that they really don't know if they want/like. It also seems like Russell doesn't ask simple questions like "what are the things you want THE MOST and we may compromise on other things it's ok as long as you get those things you really want?".
I think the show could be amazing. Really emotionally impactful, something for the viewers to learn (I'm sure many partners have issues about compromising on wants and designs), and of course some really great design. But there needs to be some major shifts from Season 1 to Season 2 in how the show is set up for it to fully live up to what it could be.