Top Design

Infobox Television
show_name = Top Design


caption = Contestants
format = Reality, Competition
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runtime = 60 minutes
creator =
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executive_producer = Scott A. Stone Clay Newbill
Mark Perez
starring = Todd Oldham (Host)
Jonathan Adler (Judge)
Kelly Wearstler (Judge)
Margaret Russell (Judge)
narrated =
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country = United States
network = Bravo
first_aired = January 31, 2007
last_aired = April 11, 2007
num_episodes = 10
related = "Project Runway"
"Top Chef"
"Shear Genius"
website = http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Design
imdb_id = 0923494
tv_com_id = 66933

"Top Design" is an American reality television series that airs on Bravo. Interior designers compete to win cash and receive a spot in New York's Designer showcases.

The first season premiered on January 31, 2007, following the season finale of "Top Chef". Todd Oldham was the host, with Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler, and Margaret Russell as judges. Matt Lorenz was declared the winner.

Although the first season received poor ratings, Bravo decided to air a second one starting September 3, 2008. India Hicks will be the host of the second season, with Todd Oldham serving as a mentor to the designers similar to Tim Gunn's role on Project Runway.

Season One

The first season of Top Design aired on January 31, 2007 after the finale of the second season of Top Chef. Todd Oldham hosted with Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler, and Margaret Russell as judges. Matt Lorenz was declared the winner of Season 1.

Episodes
Episode 1: Meet the Judges
Episode 2: Child's Play
Episode 3: Life's a Beach
Episode 4: One Man's Trash ...
Episode 5: Garage Band
Episode 6: Life of the Party
Episode 7: Chef's Choice
Episode 8: Metropolitan Home Suites
Episode 9: ELLE DECOR Cover Inspiration
Episode 10: Lofty Designs

Season Two

The second season of Top Design premiered on September 3, 2008. India Hicks took Todd Oldham's spot as the host, with Oldham returning as the designers' mentor throughout the series. Head judge Jonathan Adler, as well as Kelly Wearstler and Margaret Russell, return as the judges. 13 designers are competing this season.

Season two is produced by Magical Elves, the production company that created Project Runway and Top Chef, the shows on which Top Design's format is based.

Contestants
Andrea
Eddie
Jennifer (eliminated)
Kerry (eliminated)
Natalie
Nathan
Ondine
Preston
Robert (eliminated)
Serge (eliminated)
Shazia (eliminated)
Teresa (eliminated)
Wisit (eliminated)

Episodes
Episode 1: Impress the Best
Episode 2: Artsy Bunker
Episode 3: Window Display
Episode 4: Bachelor Pads
Episode 5: Triathlon of Decorating

External links

* [http://www.topdesignwiki.com/ Top Design Fan Wiki]
* [http://www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/topdesign "Top Design" at Metacritic.com]
* [http://www.realitythumbnails.com/category/top-design/ "Top Design" at Reality Thumbnails.com]
* [http://www.bloggingtopdesign.blogspot.com/ Blogging "Top Design"]
* [http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Design/ "Top Design" at Bravotv.com]