Well, we watched it. It’s no Top Design – downright disappointing in comparison, but I’ve been known to sit around watching far less interesting television.
We liked the geese, did you? Sarah would’ve liked them better sans hot pink, but said it fit considering the feeling that they went for in that room. She liked that they wrapped the bench around to the gray purple wall – and we agree that color was a success.
Everyone on the show was talking GLAM and that is necessary considering its a Hollywood home on a hill, but we’d maybe like to have seen the Livingroom go a little more “BohoLuxe”. In that regard the geese would’ve stayed wood and there would’ve been some more pattern in the furniture and flooring selections. Some John Robshaw throw pillows would’ve been a success to warm up the couch. Sarah says she probably would’ve pulled in a big flokati area rug for that centralized seating area, flanked by some functional end tables with Mercury Glass Lamps. I’m thinking I would’ve gone for the big graphic punch with a Madeline Weinrib Tibetan rug.
A huge plant as seen in the Peter Dunham room below would’ve brought in some much needed warmth.
We agreed with Genevieve about the room’s “lonely moments. A quiet reading corner is a great idea, but a comfortable chaise may have been a better option.
Lastly, I’m disappointed that the room below didn’t get the finish that it needed. Aside from the Livingroom, it had more appeal to me than the others, and while its probably not something that I would’ve come up with on my own, I could appreciate the direction.
Did you watch it? What sticks with you!?
I liked Design Star better than Top Design – at least we don’t have to deal with Kelly Wearstler and her ridiculous headgear! :)
Check out my recap:
http://daviddust.blogspot.com/2009/07/design-star-episode-one-dont-forget-to.html
I wanted to watch it but could not stay awake long enough.
I completely agree that they needed pattern. A rug would have made a huge difference and a plant would have brought much needed life to the room. I was disgusted by the unfinished bedroom. To get a chance to be on natl. tv and blow it would be humiliating! I always start watching this show but by mid-season I forget it’s on air.
Of course True Blood first…then Design Star
When you came in the air went out.
so i DVR this show and i just got around to watching it… i liked the master bedroom MUCH better than NatGeo writer’s bedroom.
the best part of the writer’s lodge bedroom was the letters.