About
Designing for the Sexes is a television show on HGTV. In each episode, a married couple with distinct tastes about decorating consult with an interior designer to create a room that meets both their needs. The show was originally hosted by Michael Payne. The second Designing for the Sexes was hosted by Susan Hunt. The New Designing for the Sexes is hosted by Rick Rifle.
Episodes
Season 1
Bookcase Nightmare
Fran Ferrante and Michael Mousseau cannot agree on a style for their living room bookcases and mantel, so host Michael Payne helps the couple reach an agreement.
Bathroom Battle
Follow a couple as they agree upon decorating ideas for their home. The Romans are renovating their master bedroom and bath. Host Michael Payne assists the couple in reaching an agreement that both can be happy with.
Beige Vs. Bold Bathroom Redo
Marjorie and Brad Hooper are in conflict over the style and design of their bathroom. Host Michael Payne walks them through the choices they face. See how the couple comes to a positive conclusion in their decorating delimma.
Family Room Fix-up
Cathee and Ivan reach a compromise. He can have his five-foot TV in the family room if she can have the entire family room redesigned. First, they go to Restoration Hardware to look at cabinetry and mantels. Then they check out different fabrics for their new furniture. The tile is put down, the paint is applied and the TV finds a home in the custom-made cabinets and mantel.
Kitchen & Bathroom Redesign
Naren and Cheri are in conflict over the redesign of their kitchen and bathroom. Michael Payne steps in to help out, and all three take a trip to a tile store, then a kitchen and bathroom design center. The couple decides on tile and countertops and the process of installation begins. Finally, kitchen and bathrooms are done and the couple is very happy with both
Garage Turned Office
Kathleen Marinaccio and Dana Moreshead are turning their garage into an office in order to accommodate Kathleen's graphic design business. Michael Payne takes Kathleen and Dana shopping at Ikea to look at industrial-style lighting fixtures for the space. Payne draws the plans for Kathleen and Dana's office and discusses the changes he designed on the closet and windows. Finally, Payne arrives to see Kathleen and Dana's finished office and is thrilled with the results of his design ideas.
Dining Room Dilemma
Nancy and Kent Duvall have a dining room dilemma in their new home, so Michael Payne steps in to outline the problem areas: open vs. closed layout, bay window vs. standard window and rustic vs. elegant dining furniture. After the renovation, Payne revisits the Duvall's to see the final outcome. The once sparse room has been transformed into a family haven filled with a bouquet of color.
Maximizing a Small Space
Penny Starr and Terry Ridgeway, newlyweds, just purchased a 492-square-foot single apartment in an historical building. They have the problem of how to make a small space suitable for one into a cozy home suitable for two. Michael Payne, knowing Penny and Terry's dilemma, draws a plan which optimizes their small space, creating a foyer by designing a small wall by the entry, also allowing for a hanging wall storage unit. With all the remodeling out of the way, Payne takes the couple shopping at Pottery Barn for furniture. He arrives to see Penny and Terry's finished project and what a transformation
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