HGTV Star - Down to Final Three Contestants

Are you watching HGTV Star this season? I think it may be the best season yet. On Sunday night the four remaining contestants had the task of transforming a school bus into an inspiring space. Yes, a school bus. Some of the past projects I think have been very interesting, such as the glass houses and the shipping containers, but a school bus!

So here are the results of this competition.

This first one is from designer Anne Rue. She did a living room and bedroom space. Now remember they were suppose to do an inspiring space, anything they wanted. I do think this is a pretty space but I can't say that it is inspiring. From this shot you can see the living room and back towards the bedroom.The judges commented that the chairs and sofa were too large for the space and it didn't function well to be able to move through the space or for people to really sit in the space. Love those hardwood floors.

Here is a close up of the bedroom space. I love that chandelier and the two lights right and left of the bed, as well as the wallpaper that was installed behind the bed. What I can't say I care much for is the mirror above the bed or the sloppy bedding. The judges commented that Anne does pretty spaces but that the space was not inspiring and that the bedding, again, was sloppy. It was sad to see Anne leave the show this week.

This is the space of Jeribai Tascoe. He choose to do a boxing work out space and a lounge. Yes, much more inspiring of a space. He immediately removed the wheel wells from the bus - great idea! I like all the bright colors, the two boxing bags, the locker and the industrial light.

From here you can see the lounge area and the boxing space. I am loving these wood slats along the walls and the paint color. It feels masculine without being overly so. Check out the wood flooring. The judges did not like his drapes and I have to say I agree 100%, but that was the only thing I found fault with. Oh, the judges also didn't like that he had candle holders with no candles in them.

This is the space of  Brooks Atwood. Now here is a man who can do original design, but will it be enough to get him to the winners spot on HGTV Design. He decided to do his inspiring space as a time travelers space. No one can ever accuse Brooks of not having an imagination. He created this sculptural piece made out of wood slats, think of all the work involved in getting this done. He then hung this amazing little chair by fishing wire into the space. It does make me think I could sort of go sit and that chair and those slats would start spinning and off I would go to another place and time.

Here is a photo showing the view towards the front of the bus. I like that flooring and and the bright colors of the furniture and the accessories.  The globe is a really nice touch.

This is the space  of Tiffany Brooks. She created an inspiring space based on Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter Tea Party. I love it! It is a whimsical space and I want to go get on her bus. I love the teal color of the walls and windows, the chandeliers, and the mismatched chairs and the tea cups. The judges commented that they didn't care for her just putting plants at the back of the bus, but that was their only negative comment. Tiffany was the winner of this competition.

 Here you can see towards the front of the bus. Loving those mismatched wall hangings, and the table decor is absolutely fabulous.

Here are some additional photos from the winner of this competition. These accessories really make her space the special imaginative space that it is.

In my opinion Tiffany was the clear winner of this challenge, and I think Brooks would have come in second and then Jeribai in third place. The main reason I think Jeribai would be in third place was because of his failure on executing the drapes.

I can't imagine being on this show. The speed in which everything has to be done would not interest me at all. But this is a competition and you have to put a time limit on things, given enough time and resources most people could come up with an excellent design, however being able to construct an idea, execute that idea and make it a reality in a limited amount of time is the real challenge of this competition.

Sometimes I think Anne is the real winner here because she gets to move forward now with her life and her design business which will be more successful and busier than ever. I would wish her luck, but her talent speaks for itself. She is already successful.

So next week the three remaining competitors will be competing for the title of  the new HGTV Star. They will be going to Palm Springs where they will make over a luxury hotel suite. It looks like the Property Brothers will be joining the cast of the show next week as mentors. Should be interesting. All photos Via HGTV Star.

Do you watch the HGTV Star show? I wish they had this show on more often. I love seeing the designs of all of these brave individuals who choose to come onto this show. There is so much opportunity to be gained from just being on this show, and of course the longer they are on the show the more exposure they get to have to the public. It is an amazing opportunity, and we get to benefit by seeing all of their talent and individual taste. Do you have someone you are hoping will win and become the new HGTV Star?

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