Designing for the Sexes Season 5
Designing for the Sexes is a television show on HGTV. In each episode, a married couple with distinct tastes about decorating consult with an interior designer to create a room that meets both their needs. The show was originally hosted by Michael Payne. The second Designing for the Sexes was hosted by Susan Hunt. The New Designing for the Sexes is hosted by Rick Rifle.
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Designing for the Sexes
1998Designing for the Sexes is a television show on HGTV. In each episode, a married couple with distinct tastes about decorating consult with an interior designer to create a room that meets both their needs. The show was originally hosted by Michael Payne. The second Designing for the Sexes was hosted by Susan Hunt. The New Designing for the Sexes is hosted by Rick Rifle.
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Designing for the Sexes Season 5 Full Episode Guide
Jim Wehri's minimalistic style and his wife Kathy's taste for antiques are creating a design roadblock with their living and dining room redecorating project. Host Michael Payne outlines the conflicts in order to remedy their design dilemma: whether or not to keep Kathy's antique furniture, whether or not to change out the existing sliders and the overall style of the room. Payne draws up a plan to present to the Wehri's, which accommodates both Jim and Kathy's needs. When finished, the room is full of sophisticated elegance and English charm.
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Frank and Andrea Epinger are at a complete standstill in transforming what they refer to as ""the dungeon"" into a comfortable family room everyone can enjoy, including their two dogs Cloey and Baxter. Host Michael Payne arrives to discuss their decorating hurdles: sectional sofa vs. traditional sleeper sofa, hardwood floor vs. stone tile, a sturdy wood coffee table vs. glass. When finished, the room previously is now an elegant but comfortable retreat for every family member and the occasional overnight guest.
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Rich Ruttenberg and Susan Marder are out of tune in their attempts to redecorate their guest bedroom. Host Michael Payne outlines the problem areas: accommodating a proper desk, a rehearsal space and a full size bed. He draws a plan for the guest bedroom that will accommodate both their needs. When finished, the room comfortably accommodates Susan's desk, Rich's piano and a full size bed in the form of a Murphy bed. The cabinet surrounding the bed provides an abundance of storage and display space.
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Dave and April Rossi are having conflicting decorating ideas with their family room remodeling project. Host Michael Payne outlines the problem areas: overall style of the room; sectional sofa vs. sofa, chair and ottoman; color and style of cabinet as well as the carpet color. When finished, the room is a wonderful blend of compromise.
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Dana and Lianne Graham are at opposite ends of the design spectrum with redecorating their living room. Michael Payne outlines the problem areas: the overall style of the room and furnishings, French doors or French sliders, and stone vs. wood fireplace surround. Payne draws a plan for the Graham's living room that will allow Dana and Lianne to have intimate seating space, as well as enjoy the fireplace and beautiful ocean view. When finished, the room is a unique balance of two very divergent styles.
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Chris and Tonya Eggleston have seemingly incompatible visions with redecorating their living room and adjoining dining room. Host Michael Payne arrives to outline the details of their design dilemma: light neutrals vs. dark colors; casual vs. formal and leather vs. chenille. Payne proposes his plans to Chris and Tonya and the plans far exceed their imagination. When finished, the room is a perfect blend of masculine comfort and feminine elegance.
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Mike and Sharon Landau's master bedroom redecoration project is by no means a fairytale story. Michael Payne arrives to outline their conflicts: whether or not to keep the existing furniture and heirloom lamp, the overall style of the room, what to do with Sharon's treadmill and the amount of decorative pillows in the room. When finished, the room exhibits not only a sense of romantic grandeur but also a feeling of simplicity and comfort.
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Jay and Lori Telenda are on roads to different design destinations with their home office redecorating project. Michael Payne arrives to discuss the details of Jay and Lori's design differences: overall style of the room, wood stain and accessories. When finished, the room is full of splendor from the dark-stained desk to the travel accessories
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Brian Hershkowitz and his wife Diana Miller are on divided ground with redecorating their second bedroom. Host Michael Payne outlines the problem areas: the overall function of the room, whether or not to keep the existing bed and how exactly to incorporate each other's ideas into the room. He draws a plan for Brian and Diana's second bedroom that will accommodate both their needs. When finished, it's a perfect balance of Brian's need for a home office with Diana's desire for a comfortable guestroom.
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Josh and Ruth Silver are having different visions with their master bedroom redecorating project. Michael Payne arrives to outline the problem areas: color, storage and overall style. When complete, the room features an abundance of sophisticated cabinetry complimented by the warmth of sage green walls and handsome bedding.
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Bob and Jill Dyck are having difficulties finding common ground in transforming their living room into a dining room. Michael Payne arrives to outline their design dilemmas: the overall style and layout and wall color. When finished, the room is a balanced mix of traditional furnishings with a bit of fun and whimsy.
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Dave and Jan Spivey are sprucing up their combined dining room and living room but can't agree on the look and feel of the large space. Host Michael Payne arrives to outline some of the problem areas: he wants simple, she wants stylish; she wants to keep the overstuffed lounge chair, he wants a more refined style. See how they compromise to create a simple, but stylish look.
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Ed and Carol Felman agree their master bedroom needs reviving. Michael Payne arrives to outline their design conflicts: wall color, armoire style, headboard style and the overall look of the room. When finished, the room is full of vivacious color and sophisticated furnishings both Carol and Ed love.
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