10 aspiring designers decorate a New York City townhouse in 24 hours.

The remaining contestants redecorate three rooms in house that has been on the market for a year.

The designers decorate identical rooms after shopping at an unusual specialty store.

Each designer presents an idea for a kitchen makeover and then they must work together to complete the winning design.

Each of the four remaining designers must create a studio apartment based on a single color.

The competition is narrowed down to the final two after the contestants create a dream room makeover.