HGTV Design Star : Home & Garden Television

Who Will Be The Next Design Star?

Get a sneak peek of the season seven contestants' portfolios and bios.

Meet the Season 7 Cast
Photos: Catch Up With Past Contestants

Pick Your Fan Favorite

Help your favorite designer win a show on HGTV.com.

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Design Star Blog

Stay up to date on the latest Design Star dish on the blog.

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Meet the Designers

Bex Hale

Abilene, Texas
Britany Simon

Phoenix, Ariz.
Danielle Colding

Queen, N. Y.
Hilari Younger

Dallas, Texas
Jordan Cappella

Venice, Calif.
Kris Swift

Austin, Texas
Luca Paganico

Pittsburgh, Pa.
Miera Melba

Delray Beach, Fla.
Mikel Welch

New York City, N. Y.
Rachel Kate

Minneapolis, Minn.
Stanley Palmieri

Pittsburgh, Pa.
Yuki Northington

Bay Saint Louis, Miss.

Meet the Judges and Mentor

Genevieve Gorder

Vern Yip

David Bromstad

Designs and Tips From Genevieve, Vern and David

Design Star Message Board

Discuss the search for the new HGTV Design Star. Talk about your favorites and get ready for the show.

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HGTV Design Star Blog

Get regular updates on the contestants, the designs and all the behind-the-scenes drama.

May 2, 2012

Meet the Season 7 Cast + Pick Your Fave

Hey Design Star fans! Drum roll please…it’s time to meet this season‘s hopefuls! Take a good look …

April 23, 2012

Kellie’s Design Tips: A Desk Built for Two

When Design Star season six contestant and fan favorite Kellie Clements found that she and her husband were battling…

April 6, 2012

Kellie’s Design Tips: Mixing Patterns

Your fan favorite from season six is back with her brand new web series all about making good design simpler. Her fi…

November 17, 2011

Thanks From Your Fan Favorite

After more than 1.2 million votes, Kellie was the clear winner of this year’s Fan Vote and her own online show …

September 16, 2011

Watch Meg’s New Show Saturday at 6/5c

Missing Design Star already? Get can’t-miss design tips and see amazing makeovers on our newest star’s sh…

About the Show

HGTV's top-rated reality competition, HGTV Design Star, returns for a dynamic seventh season. The one-hour series features 12 competitive and creative finalists executing ingenious designs, as well as an illustrious judging panel of acclaimed HGTV interior designers (Genevieve Gorder and Vern Yip) and special celebrity guests. The finalists, who include professional interior designers, contractors, stylists and artists, must navigate innovative design challenges and dazzle the judges with creativity and ingenuity until one wins their own show on HGTV.