Interior Design Masters returns for series 7: Alan Carr Interview
Alan Carr tasks 10 designers to reimagine eight incredible spaces from beach huts to castle hotels in Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr.
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Alan Carr
Pick up your paintbrush because we’re back for series seven of Interior Design Masters! Without giving too much away, what can viewers expect from this series?
It’s bigger, bolder, and quite frankly more bonkers and I’m here for it! What I love about the show is the different personalities, the design hacks and most of all the transformations. I think the show has such a dedicated following that we didn’t want to change it up too much, but there are a few few surprises along the way.
Tell us a standout moment of this series.
I think episode one is full of standout moments, the planets aligned that day. Gorgeous beach, glorious weather and 10 beach huts to transform on the South Coast - what’s not to love? They might look like a simple hut, but they are deceiving. There’s not much space, they have to be multi-functional, and you really need to think on your feet as a designer. I was so impressed with the designers, and I knew right there and then that it was going to be a brilliant series.
In the first task of the series, we see the designers to transform Dorset beach huts in their signature styles. What are your top three essentials when going on a beach holiday?
A good book, sun hat and a wind breaker.
Take us behind the scenes for a moment, any shocking moments or real design disasters? Did anything go awry?
One designer stenciled the outline of countries onto a wall in an off white, greyish colour. I innocently mentioned they looked a bit like damp patches - well let’s just say they soon got painted over. Maybe I can be a bit too honest sometimes!!
Did you learn any new skills or design tricks from the designers this series?
Every series there is a new design that grabs my attention and this series it’s colour drenching!! Be bold, grab the tin of paint with the boldest colour and drench drench, drench! It can literally transform a room and it’s so easy!!!
Interior Design Masters has an incredible following of both aspiring designers and TV lovers. What is your favourite part about hosting the series?
For me it’s getting to know the designers and see how they flourish after the show ends. Amy has designed wallpaper for my house, Peter just recently sent me a rug from his new collection, Banjo has gone on to do a tv show himself and Mollie worked on a project with Matthew Williamson. It’s so lovely to see all this talent being used – I feel like a proud dad!
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