design star {white box challenge}

i finally got around to watching HGTV's Design Star last night!  They did the White Box Challenge that they do every season.  Its so fun to see each designers creativity and how quick they come up with there design plan!  These are my top 3 favs. 

The first picture is by designer Rachel. I am in love with all the pattern!  The huge black and white motif on the wall, the chevron cupboards, and the black and white striped rug! she did fantastic. the scale is dead on.  I just love her!!

The second picture was designed by Danielle.  She said her inspiration came from an old photograph of her mom.  The off centered x is so funky and i love how the plant she chose leans to the right over her couch.  The couch used to be all white. she taped stripes onto it and spray painted it gold. Super funky.  I think she will do really well in the competition!!

The third picture is by Britany.  i love how she used tape and paint to create the look of moldings.  but my ultimate fav thing in her room was her chandelier!! She just used the top of one of the former side tables. painted it. strung gold chain through the top holes and secured it with wire fastener.  anyone could do that and it makes a huge statement!!!