April 30th 2024.
In a heartwarming finale, the winner of Interior Design Masters 2024 was announced as Roisin Quinn, leaving both the judges and viewers feeling emotional. As the fifth series of the BBC show came to a close, Roisin was declared the victor and couldn't contain her tears of joy. "This is a dream come true," she exclaimed. "This whole experience has been the biggest achievement of my life."
Roisin's passion and dedication to the competition was evident throughout, and her hard work paid off as she was crowned the winner. After the announcement, she called her mother to share the exciting news and screamed with excitement down the phone. Even earlier in the show, during a discussion about her motivation with judges Michelle Ogundehin and guest judge Jonathan Alder, Roisin's words brought host Alan Carr to tears.
"In a world filled with negativity, creating joyful spaces where people can feel special is what interior design means to me," Roisin shared with the judges. Her winning design was a true representation of her vision, capturing the hearts of both the judges and the audience.
Despite having the least design experience among the contestants, Roisin's determination and creativity led her to the top spot and a once-in-a-lifetime prize – the opportunity to design a homeware collection for La Redoute. Michelle praised Roisin's strong sense of self and her ability to think of the bigger picture, bringing joy to her designs.
Runner-up Matt Smithwood gracefully accepted defeat, congratulating Roisin with a hug and expressing his intention to continue pursuing interior design. Throughout the series, amateur designers were challenged to transform different spaces each week, including offices, a B&B, a wedding hotel, beach huts, and hair salons. Each week, those who failed to impress Michelle were eliminated, narrowing down the group of ten contestants to just two for the grand finale.
Before they could compete for the champion title, former travel advisor Roisin and bathroom designer Matt had one final task – to redesign holiday lodges at the 500-year-old Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. With the help of previously eliminated contestants Jess and Anthony, as well as two carpenters and three decorators each, the pair had three days and £6000 to complete the challenge.
Despite being given identical lodges, Roisin and Matt chose completely different styles. Roisin went for a countryside theme, with leafy wallpaper covering the kitchen ceilings, bold yellow paint, and colorful furnishings in the lounge. The bedroom was also adorned with floor-to-ceiling floral wallpaper, creating a memorable getaway from the mundane.
Alan Carr jokingly compared Roisin's design to the fictional town of Balamory, but praised her bold choices. On the other hand, Matt opted for a sophisticated and regal aesthetic, covering the wooden cladding and adding intricate paneling. The time-consuming task caused a slow start, with Matt expressing concerns. However, his luxurious design featuring a gold-leafed kitchen island, silky cushions, and a chandelier, impressed the judges. The bedroom, painted completely black with a pop of burnt orange in the headboard, received a humorous comment from Alan – "You'll need a torch!"
As the hours passed, Roisin started to doubt her bold choices, especially after seeing Matt's polar opposite design. However, both contestants persevered and successfully completed their spaces, leaving the judges with a difficult decision to make.
Last year's winner, Monika Charchula, won after impressing the judges with her masterful pub design, complete with a stunning copper-gilded bar. As her prize, the furniture artist from Nottingham was offered a contract to redesign a top cocktail bar in central London. Monika's appearance on the show also brought attention to ADHD, with many viewers reaching out to her and sharing their own experiences.
In an interview with The Agency, Monika explained, "Being emotional is unfortunately one of the things that comes with ADHD. It gets to the point where it becomes overwhelming, and the only way to release the stress is through a meltdown." The show's host, Alan Carr, also revealed how the production company handles any clients who are unhappy with a design – they simply paint it back to its original state.
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