HGTV Design Star

Ten gifted contenders will compete for their own show on HGTV. Host and Mentor David Bromstad gives the designers their first challenge: to create a vignette, or section of a room, that represents their personal style or brand.

For their second challenge, the remaining designers transform an old industrial warehouse loft into a multi-functional space for living, eating, sleeping and working. The designers divide into teams, and while some get along swimmingly, others butt heads.

David Bromstad informs the eight remaining contenders that they must work in pairs to transform four identical new apartments -- all for the same young married couple. Each team has a short meeting with their clients to learn about their tastes.

The six remaining designers must transform the kitchens and dining rooms in two neighboring homes in just three days from start to finish. This is a historically difficult challenge, and the stakes are extremely high.

The five remaining designers find themselves on a major college campus, where host and mentor David Bromstad tells them that they have just three days to make over the main room in a sorority and a fraternity house.

The final four designers face their most ambitious challenge yet -- they must each transform the inside of an old school bus! The sky is the limit, as they can turn the bus into any sort of space they want.

The three remaining designers are surprised to find out that they all are moving on to the final challenge. They are also surprised to learn that the finale will take place in the resort area and design mecca of Palm Springs, California.