Designers are tasked with upcycling unexpected vessels into functional, livable spaces. Divided into teams selected by Eli, the previous challenge winner, the six remaining contestants are put to the test in reimagining how to decorate the interior of an airplane, city bus, and train caboose. There was only one stipulation defined in this challenge: the new space must incorporate a sleeping area.

Designers Justin and Tony faced a number of obstacles as they collaborated on how to transform an airplane into a living space. It’s no secret that these two designers have very different aesthetics, but they came together to form a cohesive space, transforming an old airplane into a luxurious private jet.

The redesigned airplane married classic black and white colors with touches of dramatic gold. The interior of the plane and the overhead storage containers were painted black in the designated lounge area of the airplane. White flooring and minimal accents used in the entry make the high-end space feel as polished and luxurious as one’s very own private jet.

Though an airplane is an unusual shape to reinvent, the designers realized that its natural daylight and built-in lighting accents could be leveraged easily to make the most of the space. The lounge incorporated comfortable seating and small accent tables. The overhead compartments and walls were painted charcoal black to offset the light-colored accents in the room; the dark color works very well in this bright room.