Katy's Take: Episode 2

BTD welcomes back Project Runway designer Katherine Gerdes for her exclusive recap of Episode 2, "Child's Play".

Hola kids-

So I don’t know about you, but I was definitely more into this episode than I was the first week. I liked that the designers got to show their stuff and work on their own and of course kids rooms are always fun! My only complaint is that I wish they showed more of the kids in their rooms.

Also, I’m not sure how you feel about the final catch phrase “See you later, decorator” but I did NOT like it at all…that was until I read Jonathan Adler’s blog this week on Bravotv.com. Trust me, if the catch phrase bugs you, take some time and read his blog. I still don’t like it very much, but I couldn’t stop laughing after reading his explanation, the other phrases he had thought of (example: “You suck. Good luck.”) and when he explains how you can integrate it into your everyday life. Funny! I wish there was more Jonathan time on the show. He makes me laugh.

Click here to continue reading Katy's Take as she gives her perspective on each of the room designs from this week's episode.

Katy's Take: Episode 1

BTD is thrilled to welcome Project Runway Season 3 designer Katherine Gerdes as she provides exclusive recaps of each week's episode. Katy brings a unique perspective not only as a professional designer, but as someone who has been through the Bravo reality competition mill. Welcome Katy!

Hi guys! I’d just like to start out by saying a big “THANKS!” to the crew at BPR (and now BTD) for asking me to write a recap each week for Top Design. They have consistently been a great source of support and love for all of us PR designers and I know they’ll take equally good care of the Top Design crew.

For those of you who don’t know, last season on PR I started writing recaps from a designer's point of view of each episode for my website and then BPR. I try to keep my recaps based mostly on the actual design and not whether I’m a fan of the personality behind it. I do believe that in the real world a top designer needs to work well with others, because you can’t do it alone all the time, but, I also have first hand knowledge that what I’m watching at home is not the entire story and it’s hard for me to judge someone’s character based on the edited show I see.

One last thing and then I’ll get on with it… I am not an interior designer, and in fact, I have the hardest time making my living spaces look good and always have to get my mom to help (thanks mom!). For example, the comment that the judges made about Erik & Carisa’s empty coffee table would have never crossed my mind. With that said, I do believe that as a fashion designer (or any kind of designer for that matter), you have a eye for what looks good whether it’s clothing, furniture, cooking, etc… So with that in mind, I give you my opinion on the first week’s challenge:

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