Designing With Color From Design Star Challenge 5

Color is one of design's most powerful tools, and the challenge for our remaining four contestants is to demonstrate their understanding of color and how to employ it most effectively in a studio apartment.

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Hide CaptionShow CaptionIn a city like New York where space is at a premium, and should be smartly put to use, a bistro table or reading chair would have been better alternatives than leaving the space by the bar empty.

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Her one major mistake is not fully using the leftover square footage on the other side of the kitchen counter. In a city like New York where space is at a premium, every last inch must be smartly put to use. A bistro table for two, writing desk, reading chair or vertical storage would have all been better alternatives than leaving the area empty. Overall, Alice uses blue effectively and demonstrates that she clearly understands color, balance and the importance of light.