Interior design masters new series - let the battle commence

[Chrysanthemum5]

The next series starts on the 21st April. Looking forward to banquettes, and bizarre paint choices, and upcycling of old junk. DD and I are rewatching the old series and I’d forgotten how crazy some of the rooms were!

@Chrysanthemum5 next week ‘we’re in the navy’ 🎶

wtaf. So two of the best designers get sent home for delivering what their clients wanted?!! Awful decision

Oh. I thought maybe one from each pair should have gone home this week.

I wasn’t expecting that

Yup!

On BBC 2 next week but definitely about the navy that’s real this time

Ah I wonder if it’s clients rooms I’ve seen on there. I know he already has his own design business. His account is byajeetjugnauth. Kate’s account is worth a follow too if people aren’t following her already

I know it’s just a programme and I like Michelle but I just can’t understand that decision and was looking forward to seeing other designs from both Kate and Ben in future weeks. I also liked the guy who got sent home in the first week too though. Seems everyone I like gets sent home so it’ll be Ajeet next 🤣

Thank you!!

Totally agree it was ridiculous to send two home for fulfilling the brief, I know it’s been said every season but the people using the space should have a say on who wins or loses.
But this was just unfair.

I appreciate ‘everyone deserves a space to call home’ is the charity logo but if I was a homeless client sat in that room I’m not sure I’d need the reminder.

I also can’t get my head around the show format, they are all dolled up at head office for the intro, then obviously on another day go and do the task then all back in different outfits for judging.
So many outfits !
Why not judge on site.

Talking of outfits (sorry not totally on point) but has anyone spotted the orange dress anywhere as worn by Duran or Lia during judging. It was bright orange with a high neck, sleeveless and very flowy. I have dress envy!!
Thanks

Do you have a picture? I love a bit of detective work for fashion 😉

IIRC he lives with his partner in his childhood home and incorporated some of his parents possessions into his designs - two chesterfields in particular which were his parents pride and joy.

I like Ajeet, his designs are a bit more realistic/liveable than some of the others and I thought the art room deserved to win - even with the bloody papier mache. I suspect Emily was credited with restricting the stuff to one element which was both functional and relevant to the theme of the room.

All the rooms seemed to meet the brief to a large extent, I felt sorry for Kate and Ben but I could also see why they were dinged for not challenging an impossible list of asks. That yoga space really wasn’t usable as it stood.

What are the fire regs for plywood covering a fire proof balcony edge?

Thanks @Netaporter you have helped me before too 😊
Ive been searching and this Cos dress is very similar (but totally sold out). I'm going to rewatch and take a photo of the actual dress

Sophie & Duran's motto says space to call home, but on the charity's website & corporate messaging it says place to call home. Bit odd.

Not the best photos! Ive done a google search. It could be the Cos dress but that doesnt seem long enough (and Im tall!)

Some rather garish and clashy colour choices today.

I thought that too !

It is the Cos dress but don’t forget it was recorded last summer so maybe set up a search on Vinted?

This is not orange and I’ve never shopped with them) but a great alternative?

https://jaki.co.uk/products/ruby-halterneck-satin-dress-raspberry?variant=46933879390462&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21915446821&gbraid=0AAAAACVJXbcc4XVeg3Sx6buy5feOd54g9&gclid=CjwKCAjwqubPBhBOEiwAzgZX2jCrDoy1iSoZ9OVeuGsA9OpVBbhGhmDa3pjc533VMTA6OxprjJlEzBoCodoQAvD_BwE

@Lovewineandchocolate there’s a size 12 on eBay right now - it’s in the states tho.

I noticed Alan kept saying place, but the stickers said space....

Still not inspired by any of this year's contestants. They're all too instagram and no originality. I think Ajeet may win as his designs seem very Next to me. I really don't like michelle as a judge. No consistency at all. It's a shame but the show isn't working any more.

I agree.
I thought their task was the most difficult because the room was so multifunctional.
And they delivered.
Not perfectly. But pretty near it.

On an entirely different note, I was disappointed with judge Sophie’s earrings.
Just gold hoops. ☹️
Normally she almost outdoes Pat Butcher in the earring department but in a classier way. 😀

I agree about the earrings they were very muted for Sophie but I thought she looked absolutely amazing overall. Loved the outfit she wore and she was just glowing with energy

I thought the Art room was very nice and a worthy winner.

I didn't rate Kate or Ben's that much. I think it looked better before, but the employment room was probably just about worse, based on the colours used and random seating.

Would have been interesting to see more of what Ben does.

At this stage I like Ajeet the best, so he won't end up winning.....

A yoga suite in a homeless shelter WTAF. I was surprised by this, what is this charity thinking. A typical idealistic middle class view of what people in need should be doing (in their opinion) to fix themselves. I think a games console, somewhere to watch a movie or a pool table would help people relax more. I've worked with homeless men and I don't think even one of them would do yoga. Maybe some martial arts or boxing pads etc, instead. If you've been living on the streets surely doing the usual things people do that you don't have access to is the most comforting.