We've been in a war and a recession. That's why acccent colors with yellow and purple are popular. They're optimistic and flirty and happy colors.

Colors close together on the color wheel are analogous and will make a calm room. Colors that are farther apart are complementary and add drama.

Measuring and laying out the room in advance can save you a lot of headaches.

As a designer and someone that likes getting my hands dirty, it's hard. It's a competition. I can't give too much away. One thing I could do was offer encouraging words.

We've been in a war and a recession. That's why acccent colors with yellow and purple are popular. They're optimistic and flirty and happy colors.

Design Star' was incredible, and I didn't think it could get any better, and then 'Color Splash' happened.

I think that we should make the best of where we live and we all should be able to come back home to a place that is welcoming and represents who we are.