My First Place

An aspiring graphic designer buys her first home in Detroit, and designer Erica Pedrosi turns the dated basement into a colorful entertaining space.

Two Philadelphia newlyweds separated by illness resume life together in a new Victorian home, and designer Carey Evans creates a romantic bed-and-breakfast-inspired master bedroom.

Fed up with sharing her brother's rundown row house, a Philadelphia woman purchases a brand new townhouse of her own, and designer Tom Zemon delivers a dining and living room makeover as big as her personality.

After working overtime to save for a down payment, a Philadelphia couple purchases a home of their own, and designer Carey Evans transforms their drab master bedroom into a coastal retreat.

After turning in her car to save money, a Philadelphia psychologist finally buys a condo of her own, and designer Gary Kelly turns her bedroom into a much deserved oasis.

Philadelphia newlyweds save up enough money to move out of their rental and into a townhome of their own, and designer Carey Evans steps in to go global in their new living room.

A Detroit couple is able to buy a house in the suburbs with no money down, and designer Erica Pedrosi gives them a stress-free, medieval-themed home office.

A single mother living in Detroit put herself through grad school and purchased her first place, so designer Rebecca King gives this hardworking mom a living room where she can relax.

A Philadelphia couple seeks help from a Chinese fortune teller to find a feng-shui friendly first place. Designer Barry Wood helps create a master bedroom full of good chi while setting up the stage for an additional surprise.

A Pennsylvania couple living with her parents breaks free to buy a home of their own, and designer Carriann Arkowski gives them a casual metropolitan living room.

After saving and budgeting for two years in a basement apartment, a New Jersey couple finally finds a place to call their own. Designer Tom Zemon surprises them with a formal and fun living room.

A Detroit couple celebrates his successful liver transplant by buying their first place, and an interior designer helps give them a family room that reminds them of where they first fell in love.

A Philadelphia couple worked 100 hours a week to purchase their slice of the American dream, and designer Carey Evans works to bring the design of their homeland into their new dining room.