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Is Antonio Your Choice For Design Star?

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:08 -0700

Last night, Antonio was announced the winner on HGTV's Design Star, after he and Dan battled it out in the final challenge. Do you agree that Antonio deserved the win, or were you a Dan fan?

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Cool Ideas: Design Star's Celebrity Rooms

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:01:46 -0700

The last episode of Design Star narrowed the field from three to two designers. In my opinion, the designer who was eliminated (Lonnie) created the most cohesive and style-forward rooms out of the three. Everyone did a great job, though, and there are plenty of great ideas to take away from the latest episode.
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Design Ideas to Steal From This Season of Design Star

CasaSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:00:51 -0700

While not all of the designers this season on Design Star have been standout visionaries, there have been some very cool ideas featured thus far. Find out what ideas I've loved, and how you can use them in your own home!
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Before and After: Matt's Hurricane Katrina Makeover

CasaSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:00:25 -0700

Yesterday, I asked who you thought should win Design Star. You can still vote online through Wednesday. To make the most informed decision, I figured I'd show you some photos from each designer's makeover (check out Jen's makeover here). Both designers worked with a New Orleans family whose home had been destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Matt's family, the Oleagas, wanted a comfortable, minimal, and modern space.

To see what the home looked like after Matt redesigned the space, read more.
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Before and After: Jennifer's Hurricane Katrina Makeover

CasaSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:00:55 -0700

Yesterday, I asked you who you thought should win Design Star. You can still vote online through Wednesday. To make the most informed decision, I figured I'd show you some photos from each designer's makeover. Both designers worked with a New Orleans family whose home had been destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Jen's family, the Gowlands, needed a space that accommodated both their love of cooking and their big family.

Before Jen showed up, the family had very limited furniture and a raw, unfinished space, as they concentrated on rebuilding their home.

To see what the home looked like after Jen flexed her design muscles, read more.

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Who Should Win Design Star?

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:25 -0700

Did you catch last night's episode of Design Star? The final two designers, Matt and Jennifer, headed down to New Orleans to design new kitchens, living rooms, and dining rooms for two deserving families that haven't been able to stay in their homes since Hurricane Katrina. Both of the designers did a great job, but only one can win. Who do you think should be the next Design Star?

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Casa Interview: Trish Beaudet From Design Star

CasaSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:00:14 -0700

If you've been watching Design Star, you know that we're down to the last two contestants. Last week's episode was a great challenge, with Matt, Trish, and Jen designing rooms for their family members. I thought that Trish's room was a perfect space for her parents, and definitely took their needs into consideration. Even so, she was the latest designer to leave the show.

Trish was kind enough to chat with me about her experience on the show, and to fill me in on her future plans.

CasaSugar: What was your favorite challenge?

Trish: My favorite challenge was the Sara Evans Suite Challenge.

CasaSugar: Who was one of your favorite designers to work with?

Trish: Hands down Mikey V. Mikey is a great designer. I love his work ethic and his ability to get the job done. Mikey and I approach projects in the same manner. We instantly know what we want to do, make a plan, and quickly get it done.

To see what else Trish has to say, including her future design plans, read more.

CasaSugar: I loved the redesign of your parents’ home. It seemed perfect for them! Did you find that decorating for your clients’ expectations sometimes made it difficult to fulfill the judges’ criteria? What did you think was the most important part of the design, ultimately?

Trish: Thank you so much!! I found it very difficult to create a room that my parents would love and please the judges at the same time. I love creating modern-glam spaces, and I knew that this was something that the judges really wanted to see from me. I knew though that my parents would not have liked that type of design since they are very traditional. I knew that the right thing to do was to follow my heart and give my parents the room that they would truly love, even knowing that it would cause me to be eliminated. I would have liked to change the layout in the space, but I know too well how my parents use their room and the current layout really fits their needs. I tried different layouts, but it always compromised my dad and how he uses the room. I feel that installing the manufactured hardwood and encasing the fireplace really changed the look of the space. The most important part of the design, besides these two elements, was creating a room that my parents love. I think that as a designer, it's our job to inspire our clients with our designs. My parents love the room so much, they are continuing the design inspiration throughout the rest of their home.

CasaSugar: You are, as the judges have said, great on camera. Who else on the show (eliminated or not) did you think had a great camera/screen presence?

Trish: Thanks again! I would have to say that both Jen and Matt are very comfortable in front of the camera.

CasaSugar: If there was one design element from one of the challenges that you could go back and change, what would it be?

Trish: I try not to live my life in what ifs or should haves, but if I had the chance, I would make my room in the Oaklawn Challenge modern. I think it would have shown the judges just how versatile I am and that I can rock a mod room.

CasaSugar: Whose designs do you think were undervalued in the show?

Trish: I personally think that Mikey V wasn't give the credit for some of the amazing ideas he had during the challenges. I think that most people think that Mikey just builds, but he has an amazing eye for design.

CasaSugar: What are your future design plans?

Trish: My business partner Shannon and I have been very busy lately working with our existing clients and new clients here in Michigan. We have been expanding our design into the commercial area as well. I would love to explore the possibilities of doing something on TV. I would love to have a show with Mikey V one day. I envision a show where Mod Man meets Glam Girl.

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Are You Watching Design Star Tonight?

CasaSugar — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:41:10 -0700

The new season of Design Star starts tonight. I'm tuning in. Are you?

This Just In: Myles of Style Starts Sunday

CasaSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:00:38 -0700

For all of you Kim Myles fans I have some good news: the Design Star winner's new HGTV show, Myles of Style, premieres this Sunday at 10 p.m.

The new show will provide beautiful design on a budget, which is something we all can use. I love Kim's classy, vibrant bohemian style, and can't wait to see the changes she'll make to the home of the first featured couple, Hector and Marina. Are you going to tune in?

To see a sneak peek of the series, just read more.

You can also check out Kim's personal site to find out more about her projects, design philosophy, and show.

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"Design Star": And the Winner Is...

CasaSugar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:37:45 -0700

Who caught the finale of "Design Star" last night? All 11 designers were brought back for the final episode of the show for a look back at memorable scenes from the season (somewhat like the Reunion episode from "Project Runway.") Still, it was sweet to see all of the designers again and to hear how hard it had been for judges Martha McCully, Cynthia Rowley, and Vern Yip to eliminate one designer every episode.

So who won? To find out, just read more

It was Kim!

Kim seemed to be the favorite not only with the American public, but with Casa readers as well. Are you interested in applying to be HGTV's next "Design Star"? Then apply for season three here. And make sure to stay tuned next spring for Kim's new design show!