Mystery Judge In this first kick-off challenge, the designers are teamed up and must create an inner sanctum for a mystery celebrity.
Child's Play In the second challenge, contestants are each given a dossier for individual clients for whom they must design a bedroom.
Life's A Beach It's all about rest and relaxation for the remaining contestants as they head to the beach - or so they think.
One Man's Trash... The designers must create a living and work space for their clients who are all design students using pieces found at garage sales.
Garage Band The designers work together to create a dream family space for the All-American family in their garage.
Life Of The Party The contestants are asked to design competing party spaces for Bacardi Limon to entertain guests of ELLE DECOR Magazine.
Chef's Choice The designers are asked to create the chef's table for guest judge Tom Colicchio's new restaurant.
Metropolitan Home Suites The designers draw inspiration from earth, fire, water, or air to design a hotel room.
Elle Decor Cover Inspiration The final three select an ELLE DECOR Magazine cover as inspiration for their design.
Lofty Designs And then there were two. The remaining contenders each design the interior of a house - two separate 1,700 square foot lofts in downtown Los Angeles to be exact. The series winner who creates the "Top Design" will win a brand new 2007 Acadia vehicle from GMC, an editorial feature in ELLE DECOR Magazine, plus the chance to showcase their design skills at ELLE DECOR'S Dining By Design, NYC, a lavish affair where designers, celebrities, and the who's who of fashion convene for a night of style, drama, excitement and spirited collaboration.
