It's the first of the two quarter final programmes, and three previous winners battle it out for two places in the semi-final. This time they have 3 days and a larger budget of £1200, to redesign quirky, open plan rooms in architecturally significant 1960s housing complex. All three designers must prove they have imagination, skill and style if they're to win a coveted place in the semi-final of the Great Interior Design Challenge One designer must work to a Persian brief – ensuring they get the right balance of theme and authenticity. Problems with some floor tiles threaten to derail our second designer, working to a bright, bold, Austin Powers inspired brief. While our third designer must prove they can work sympathetically within the '60s architecture of the building. Architectural Historian Tom Dyckhoff marvels at the design behind these standout buildings – locally nicknamed the 'Elephant Houses'. Meanwhile, judges Sophie Robinson and Daniel Hopwood have the daunting task of choosing which designer must leave the competition, and which two go through to the next round.
It's the second of the two quarter finals, and three previous winners battle it out for two places in the semi-final. This time the pressure is on as our amateurs take on three double height reception rooms in an imposing Edwardian school conversion. The competition is fierce as the designers hav...
It's the final of The Great Interior Design Challenge, and after starting with 27 amateur interior designers, only two remain. Now they are each out to prove they are the best. To win the title each designer must complete their final challenge; but this time it isn't just one room scheme, but thr...
It's the semi-final, so the briefs and judges are tougher than ever. Four previous winners are back to redesign a reception room each in Edinburgh's historic tenements, but only two can go through to the final. With higher stakes comes a higher budget, as each designer has £1,500 and three days t...
