Design Star - Page 57

roses4me · 07-28-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by goofyme

Did either design tonight make anyone say "WOW"? Not me. Boring boring boring. I really hate how *$&%'s client said they did not like neturals, they loved color and *$& painted the LR taupe. WHAT???

And the other one painted the cabinets and color that really didn't go well with the granite. I know it was a last minute boo boo fix but the color looked odd on camera. The only thing I liked in the whole finale was the dining room in this house. I loved everything about it.

Anyone vote?

I haven't seen it yet, the program is just getting underway. I can't imagine they have enough time to complete 3 rooms in 36 hours. The producers are nuts.

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roses4me · 07-28-2008, 02:02 AM

I think I'll vote for Matt. Jenn painted yet another beautiful table a hideous white. Ick. Matt's overall design plan was so pretty, as was Jenn's, but the design on Matt's wall was so pretty. It looked Art Decoish.

Kip · 07-28-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by roses4me

I haven't seen it yet, the program is just getting underway. I can't imagine they have enough time to complete 3 rooms in 36 hours. The producers are nuts.

I know. Even with the help they had, you can't expect designers to come up with a "wow" plan that can be implemented within 36 hours.

I thought both designers did a good job. I didn't like the way the tv was in front of the focal wall art in Matt's living room. Maybe I'm too practical, but I thought a white couch was a poor choice for Jenn's family with all those children. Of course, Jenn painted another wood piece.

peach · 07-28-2008, 02:07 AM

I guess I am just too practical, but from that perspective I think both designers messed up a little.

Matt picked white chairs for the dining... that is insane especially if there are kids around.

Jenn did a light sofa, despite how large it was... again, impractical for kids. Also she painted, agh.. the dining room table white... what was she thinking.

Despite that, they both did well and drfinately much better than what the families had. I only wish they could give them more time to shop, etc, so they can make better choices.

wagon29 · 07-28-2008, 02:28 AM

I'm voting for Matt. I've liked him since day one.

ChristoferHawke · 07-28-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ParkerMadison

I must say I haven't enjoyed this season.
No one had a "wow" project. I'm just watching for the sake of completion at this point.

Mikey V was the only WOW this season. LOL

MamaC · 07-28-2008, 04:01 AM

I haven't voted yet, mainly because I still don't know which one I like better. I like them both!

On Jen's project, I did not like how she placed that huge sectional. To me, it just seemed to cut off too much of the room. It seemed like it would be hard to get around and somewhat claustrophobic. Color choice, too, was not well thought out. The white sectional, as well as the painted white dining room table....both would get so dirty and require a lot of upkeep to stay looking clean and fresh. I thought she could have put the sectional up against the wall, like Matt has his, with the TV on the opposite wall. That would have solved the claustrophic-ness of the seating area and the getting in and out of that area and would have opened up the rest of the room.

With Matt's kitchen, I know that the wife said she didn't like having to reach to get into upper cabinets, but without those extra cabinets, she might not have enough space for all her kitchen stuff!

Bunny555 · 07-28-2008, 05:25 AM

I think I'm voting for Matt although neither redo "wowed" me either. I did like the red cabinets in Jen's kitchen but I agree that the sectional just didn't work. I didn't like that Matt painted his kitchen cabinets brown when the stain didn't work but I covet that dining room light fixture. I guess I'd just rather watch a show with Matt than Jen. I did notice that there didn't seem to be a lot of commentary from the judges. On past seasons, the judges visited the redos and gave their pros and cons of both rooms. Unless I missed something, they just showed them watching the rooms on screen with fluffy comments for both contestants.

albean99 · 07-28-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bunny555

I think I'm voting for Matt although neither redo "wowed" me either. I did like the red cabinets in Jen's kitchen but I agree that the sectional just didn't work. I didn't like that Matt painted his kitchen cabinets brown when the stain didn't work but I covet that dining room light fixture. I guess I'd just rather watch a show with Matt than Jen. I did notice that there didn't seem to be a lot of commentary from the judges. On past seasons, the judges visited the redos and gave their pros and cons of both rooms. Unless I missed something, they just showed them watching the rooms on screen with fluffy comments for both contestants.

If you go to the Design Star site, you can see the judges walk through and commentary. They also mentioned that Jennifer's white sectional was leather which solves the kid problem.

I haven't been able to watch the show yet but did see the designs and like both of them. I will vote for Jennifer but think Matt may win if the votes for the top 4 are any indication. I just can't get the vote button to work.

shoepie · 07-28-2008, 09:29 AM

Unfortunately neither of them had enough time to wow us. 36 hours limits creativity; they only had time to run and grab what they could. Last year they were given a hotel suite which was much more manageable and allowed time for creative touches. I can't say I was wowed with them though.

Though the sectional was too big for that room it turned out to be the practical choice. That family is large and they expressed joy at having room to seat everyone. It is probably unfortunate for Jennifer that they spent so much time on her "mistake" with the couch. To me the bigger mistake was Matt staining the cabinets. Stain looks terrible even on high quality wood so why would he even consider staining?! Leave that for Trading Spaces.

I am headed to vote for Jennifer now. I like her sensibilities and artistic ability and would love to see what she would do when left to her own devices and not limited by challenge rules.

07-28-2008, 02:02 AM	#562
roses4me Yumpin' Yiminy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor. Calif. bay area Posts: 1,366	Re: Design Star I think I'll vote for Matt. Jenn painted yet another beautiful table a hideous white. Ick. Matt's overall design plan was so pretty, as was Jenn's, but the design on Matt's wall was so pretty. It looked Art Decoish. __________________ ~~~~ I can't think when I have to think. ~~moi~~

07-28-2008, 02:07 AM	#564
peach peachroses Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 139	Re: Design Star I guess I am just too practical, but from that perspective I think both designers messed up a little. Matt picked white chairs for the dining... that is insane especially if there are kids around. Jenn did a light sofa, despite how large it was... again, impractical for kids. Also she painted, agh.. the dining room table white... what was she thinking. Despite that, they both did well and drfinately much better than what the families had. I only wish they could give them more time to shop, etc, so they can make better choices. __________________ Because I said so ....

07-28-2008, 02:28 AM	#565
wagon29 FORT Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 77	Re: Design Star I'm voting for Matt. I've liked him since day one.

07-28-2008, 04:01 AM	#567
MamaC addicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Age: 53 Posts: 1,547	Re: Design Star I haven't voted yet, mainly because I still don't know which one I like better. I like them both! On Jen's project, I did not like how she placed that huge sectional. To me, it just seemed to cut off too much of the room. It seemed like it would be hard to get around and somewhat claustrophobic. Color choice, too, was not well thought out. The white sectional, as well as the painted white dining room table....both would get so dirty and require a lot of upkeep to stay looking clean and fresh. I thought she could have put the sectional up against the wall, like Matt has his, with the TV on the opposite wall. That would have solved the claustrophic-ness of the seating area and the getting in and out of that area and would have opened up the rest of the room. With Matt's kitchen, I know that the wife said she didn't like having to reach to get into upper cabinets, but without those extra cabinets, she might not have enough space for all her kitchen stuff!

07-28-2008, 05:25 AM	#568
Bunny555 ♥ ♥ ♥ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ♥At Home♥ Posts: 1,301	Re: Design Star I think I'm voting for Matt although neither redo "wowed" me either. I did like the red cabinets in Jen's kitchen but I agree that the sectional just didn't work. I didn't like that Matt painted his kitchen cabinets brown when the stain didn't work but I covet that dining room light fixture. I guess I'd just rather watch a show with Matt than Jen. I did notice that there didn't seem to be a lot of commentary from the judges. On past seasons, the judges visited the redos and gave their pros and cons of both rooms. Unless I missed something, they just showed them watching the rooms on screen with fluffy comments for both contestants. __________________ "Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some." - All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten -Robert Fulghum

07-28-2008, 09:29 AM	#570
shoepie FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,481	Re: Design Star Unfortunately neither of them had enough time to wow us. 36 hours limits creativity; they only had time to run and grab what they could. Last year they were given a hotel suite which was much more manageable and allowed time for creative touches. I can't say I was wowed with them though. Though the sectional was too big for that room it turned out to be the practical choice. That family is large and they expressed joy at having room to seat everyone. It is probably unfortunate for Jennifer that they spent so much time on her "mistake" with the couch. To me the bigger mistake was Matt staining the cabinets. Stain looks terrible even on high quality wood so why would he even consider staining?! Leave that for Trading Spaces. I am headed to vote for Jennifer now. I like her sensibilities and artistic ability and would love to see what she would do when left to her own devices and not limited by challenge rules.