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The fact that a show like this had only one judge destroyed the show. I think there should be a second judge and the guests should be involved in the decision making. The finalists definitely did NOT deserve to be there.

I was hooked to this show until I found a major flaw.The selection of who was eliminated has major flaws.Proof of this was the winner who by herself designed one of the most unpractical, horrible hotel rooms I have ever seen! That is the winner? Seriously? You need more people involve in the decision to better filter through the choices. I did love that each episode did not feel to long or dramatic.

Are the contestants amateurs or professionals (masters)? I'm sure they mentioned them having businesses or already working as interior designers, but one was a restaurant manager and another was a lawyer? I was confused and seems a bit unfair in a competition!

Besides this and the awful judging the program was ok. I think the 1 star reviews are harsh, but I just can't see it getting another series.

Honestly it was such an entertaining show! Loved watching the whole thing! The thing that ruined it was the winner .... Totally not deserving- showed very little talent the whole show ... disappointing.

I binge watched this show in almost two days . The challenges were Interesting and the candidates were good . It's the judging that was crap . They literally sent anyone with talent home and chose a winner that should have been eliminated day 1 and no this is not a case of "all great artists are controversial , mainstream don't get it" no this is pure idiot judging

I love the show, the contestants, the host but the winner noooo

I just entered to check if am the only one who's surprised about the judgment in the last 3 episodes and am very happy To that the most of the viewer are really upset from that it's the worst judgment EVER

Nicky has more talent. The least the judge could have done was to push both contestants through to episode 7. I picked up a subtle bit of peer-aged jealousy from episode one. It's a shameful classic example of how people in higher positions can misuse their power. I hope Nicky continues pushed forward because her vision HAS classy forward thinking. Elle UK is clearly losing future vision.

Wish I could rate higher because this is the show that got me hooked on other interior design shows like Apartment and Great Design Challenge. However, it's impossible to undermine the major flaws of the format: giving absolute power to only one judge and asking contestants to demonstrate their talent and signature styles via chaotic "teamwork"-based war zones. Perhaps starting with a smaller group of contestants and including more opportunities for sole-masterminded work may have helped with the overall outcome. For accountability purposes, the guest judges should have had voting power.

Previous 1 start Review: Alan Carr tries to lighten things with his humour as the designers work but suddenly it switches to a summoning to the office like it's The Apprentice. The judging is brutal and negative. There is little time spent on exploring what was good about the winning teams. The tone of this show does not work and it always ends on a sour awkward note with the loser being rejected and dispatched usually tearfully.

Miserable show.

Updated Review: okay, I've just re-read this review and this does not reflect how I feel about the show now. They must have amended the format as it is more lighthearted now and supportive of the contestants. And Alan Carr is an absolute national treasure and hilarious. Love the show and well done for amending the tone!

The show was okay. Loved the challenges and different spaces. However, I'm very surprised by who the judges choose as the winner. I personally didn't like any of the solo designs that this designer did-and based on the judges own criteria, this designer didn't stick to design briefs. Very confusing judging and uninspired design by the winner.