The premise of the show is simple, a couple (family or other) is presented with a virtual presentation of what their home could look like. They get two different options based off of their individual interests. Often they end up choosing a combination of both designs. They then use the brief to execute the design themselves - this surprised me as I initially thought that the designer would be guiding them through the process, but the participants are cut loose and expected to do it themselves with their limited knowledge in interior design/renovating. Some have enough money to hire someone else to do it, while other participants try to accomplish the makeover themselves. I had to cringe when one participant painted an entire wall using only a 4" roller brush, there is no practical guidance given to them, it's ridiculous.
The focus of the show is mainly on the virtual presentations, we see very little of the diy it takes to accomplish the makeover. Makeover results vary dramatically because participants are expected to execute it themselves. It's sort of humorous to see the look on the designers faces when they follow up and see how much the results differ from their original designs. The designs are predominantly very modern and minimalist. The results are interesting to see because you never know in what way participants will interpret the brief.
It really rubbed me the wrong way that in one episode a designer didn't actually give two entirely different designs but only provided one design with the mirror length tweaked. It was obvious that he wanted them to use the first design, he completely disregarded the second person's interest giving the excuse that her ideas wouldn't work in the space (her only request was bringing colour into the room).
Overall it's ok. I'd rather see more of the process than spend two thirds of an hour looking at what could be through "augmented reality".
