"C" wrote:

I didn't see "Jan Brady" in Goil's room and I thought that's what the designers were being judged on. Andrea's room didn't look that comfortable, her quirky ideas didn't work, and the theme of the room was absent. Earth=fertile, rich, comforting like Mother Earth. How did she miss that? At least Goil threw himself into a cool concept. Tonight's judgement was pure bull.

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:10 PM

paradg wrote:

ByeBye, Top design, I am so over with the show now. As I said before, most of us can learn how to have pretty accessories. Very few has the talent to have a great sense of space. After Goil, none of the leftover has it. Matt, he can make some good decoration, but always you know that was seen somewhere.

That is it for me.

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:15 PM

Miguel wrote:

Jonathan,

I could not agree with you more, a stay at a posh boutique hotel is just the thing to make you feel incredible!! I have stayed at the Parker Palm Springs, and it was a dream come true...YOU, Jonathan Adler are a genius!! Nothing better to make you feel like a million, than staying somewhere that takes you to that parallel universe. Matts room was right on...where do I call to book?? Jonathan, are you interested in a get away to Matts room with me??

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:17 PM

Silvia wrote:

Goil is out and Carisa in? You've got to be kidding me! Jonathan , I usually love your judgment and comments, but this time, I disagree with you. Of course, you dug Carisa because Carisa is so easy to dig. She is literal and simplistic and childish. Her designs make me think of something that my talented but non-professional neighbor might come up with. Goil, on the other hand, has a touch of genius: he is sophisticated, unpredictable, complex, thoughtful. He takes longer to dig, in just the same way that a great piece of art does. (He wasn't necessarily my favorite to win--Matt's ability to transform any project into elegance and beauty makes him the top in my book--but to keep Carisa and eliminate Goil, Jonathan, c'est terrible!) And even though he is a bit panicky and tends to freak out under time pressure, at least he doesn't take it out on anyone around (or underneath) him, a la a certain diva on the show. But, I understand, a diva sells more than a short little Thai kid.
I'm disappointed! I came looking for top design and found that --as in all reality TV--this is really about top drama.

And as an adieu to you Jonathan, all I can say is:
"In a while, Francophile!"

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:22 PM

Jak Klinikowski wrote:

Once again you and your panel of so-called experts have proved that when it comes to judges, with the exception of PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO consistantly picks blow hard Know-nothings (and believe me, your credentials mean nothing to me, especially yours ADLER. I've checked out your stuff, and I don't care how much you sell, it's LAME buddy real LAME !!!) who have NO business doing what they're doing. Matt's room was tedious and boring yet you IDIOTS picked it as top design. Goils room was far and away the best and yet you clowns gave him the boot.

I think I have it figured out though. All of you judges are extremely intimidated by REAL talent since you have none, so you've left probably the three most boring contestants for last. Very Very Non-Threatening for you dears isn't it ? HMMMMM?

Every last one of you connected with this show, from the lowliest goffer to the executive producer, and especially you three pathetic primary judges, shoud be ashamed of yourselves.

As for me, I couldn't care less who wins your BORING show, because I will NEVER watch again. As horrible as your show has been, I don't imagine it will be brought back anyway. Frankly BRAVO ought to dump both your show and TOP CHEF, which is even worse, if that's possible.

Bring on the hair-dressers. At least they'll be entertaining, not duller than dirt like this show and its three jerk-judges !!!

And one last thing before I go. PUT SOME SOCKS ON ADLER. I'm sure your feet make your loafers, yes the ones your terribly light in, stink to high heaven and besides that look is REAL REAL OUT, and a poser like you has no chance of making it stylish again.

SEE YOU LATER LAME DECORATOR !!!!!!!!!!!!

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:24 PM

Jennifer wrote:

Sad to see Goil go... he always surprised me... i wish i could see them all design something... hear the feedback from the judges.... and then get to go back for 24 hrs with a small budget and see what they do... the designers always complain that they didn't get to finish the room ect... I know that THERE WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH TIME for a designer... but I'd think it be cool to see an upset of sorts or a inspiration... inspired by possible being eliminated. Just a thought for the future! Love the show! LOVE BRAVO!

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:25 PM

jd wrote:

I started my post on the previous one and caught this one as I was logging off...
Since I posted my blog on the previous entry... & unfortunately it was for this show...but I am not going to repeat it all over again...
It's late...and I am DONE watching the show...I hope Matt wins and for Goodness sakes...I hope that Andrea doesn't teach her students the stuff we have had to endure from her! (it's bad enough those students pay for their education!) Good luck Matt...I would have you design for me any day( and I am a designer!) & a fussy one at that!
Goil I am sorry you at least didn't make it to the final 2. Keep on going and someday you WILL be famous and NOT because of Top Design! your work grew on me! ( my father was an architect!)
Carissa _ GROW UP...QUIT COMPLAINING and MAYBE just maybe you may make it...I am not watching anymore and if they pick you for the winner...I want those still watching to know you must have paid a producer or slept with one, because that is the only way you could possibly win!
Good bye...

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:30 PM

Timi wrote:

Who the maker and what was the name of the color blue used in tonight winning room?

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:34 PM

blinkblue wrote:

Matt's color was indeed flawless. Please tell me the name and brand. I would love to use it in my bedroom.
Thanks.

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:34 PM

Jordan wrote:

Does anyone know the paint color that Matt used in his room this week? That beautiful blue that everyone keeps talking about...?

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:46 PM

Tanja wrote:

WHY Goil! There's a reason he's popular beyond his personality. I watched the show every week to see what he would come up with next. He may not have been the most polished, but he certainly was the most unique, and, in my layperson's opinion, the most inspiring! While the other designers put together nice rooms, they just aren't as consistently surprising and breathtaking as Goil...and certainly, while he may not have had the best room, his room was not the worst out of the 4. I would hire Goil in a heartbeat...hopefully, we will see his designs again on another show.

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:52 PM

Sandy wrote:

Loved Matt's room color. What color was it and what brand?

posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:57 PM

LK wrote:

A challenge that comes down to personal preference in so many ways. Too bad my buddy Goil just couldn't get calmed by the warmth and passion that is fire.

I have to disagree with you about Matt's room though. Hip, I guess, white, yes. Zen relaxing? No.

But that's ok.

I do think several of the past contestants could have done just as well if not better in this challenge. The obstacle hasn't been lack of talent, its been lack of time.

But that's ok.

The show has been entertaining, and I'm eager to get to next week.

Psst: What's all this fuss about you and socks? ;)

posted on March 29, 2007 at 12:02 AM

Dave wrote:

I can't believe you guys kicked off Goil. He was novel and innovative. Can you maybe bring him back?

posted on March 29, 2007 at 12:03 AM

McSquishy wrote:

You're making it to easy to see that Matt is going to win the whole thing....

posted on March 29, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Rachel wrote:

I have no idea what you may be like in real life, but upon seeing you on this show, I love you, you are a sweet, kind, loveable man. Hope that you have the Best always!!

posted on March 29, 2007 at 2:04 AM

john wrote:

i just want to tell you that the judges need to look at the big picture they sit in the white room and then walk around the rooms and judge will they need to look at the vedio and see what is going on they have knocked off the wrong people just look and watch come on be real not fake i wish that i was a judge due to the fact that i would tell all the other ones that they are insane what ever you just lost a view

posted on March 29, 2007 at 2:09 AM

john wrote:

i just want to tell you that the judges need to look at the big picture they sit in the white room and then walk around the rooms and judge will they need to look at the vedio and see what is going on they have knocked off the wrong people just look and watch come on be real not fake i wish that i was a judge due to the fact that i would tell all the other ones that they are insane what ever you just lost a view / also who ever reviews this may not let it go thru because i am telling the truth and i thought that these shows were reality show but come on get real the only real thing on here is that jonathan is hot and i would love for him to be my designer john stevens of des moines,ia

posted on March 29, 2007 at 2:13 AM

alithea wrote:

was i the only person who thought carisa's room was more water and matt's room was more air? they were both impeccable, but still.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 2:36 AM

Shari wrote:

Jonathan you are an amazing designer and a very realistic judge! I have admired you for years and think your work is incredible!! I also think the other two judges always say what I am thinking and are incredible in their own rights!
I think that Matt has incredible potential and real talent. I find it difficult when certain would be designers, I won't mention her name has difficulty with certain tasks because "it is not her style" and she is not feeling it. Even in the way she dresses and carries herself, there is a "depressing", though talented learning designer. I think a good word for her work is "drab". Though, I thought her "Chef's table" interesting though I did not think it was a finished as Matt's. His "Chef's table" was classy, warm and extremely inviting! I thought his room was wonderful and I am so glad that he won the "hotel" challenge. He deserved it!!
I also thought that when you make it to the top you can pick and choose jobs that excite you and get your blood rushing!
At this level, I cannot believe that certain people have to put negative thoughts on each job. I feel if you are not excited about a project at this level, to learn from and get excited about it is not going to change and you will never be respected from other designers, clients and people in the industry. I think that confidence in yourself is so important and appealing and gets other people excited that I don't understand the "downer vibe". I think Matt for a young designer has that confidence and doesn't keep changing his mind and design and always seems to be happy with what he has done. I think that is a great attitude if it works with the client. I am completely addicted to your show and love all of you. (I love design and receive every decorating magazine there is). Though there is nothing like watching a challenge being thought about, executed from beginning to end and all the contacts in between. Your show is fabulous! Jonathan- you are fabulous!
Great entertainment and I think a great learning experience for all of us who watch. Thank you. Shari from Villanova, PA

posted on March 29, 2007 at 3:44 AM

elisabeth wrote:

mr. adler, you are a charmer and a half.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 4:37 AM

kathy wrote:

I am sorry to see Goil voted off. He was so lovable, and guaranteed to think WAY outside the box. I loved seeing what he would come up with (like the hanging leaf chandelier from the dining room episoe. Does he do acid?) Unfortunately his ideas were always too ambitious for the timeframe. I travel alot for business, and can tell you from experience - it's all about the bedding and comfy seating. The decor is eye candy, but the bed has to be Nirvana when you get a chance to lay down. As much as I loved the beautiful wall art & hanging metallic back drop - where do you sit? I wish he could have slid into the next round. Even though she didn't deserve it, I would give anything to have someone gag Clarissa with a swatch and hide her in a packing crate. Anything. Just get her off there!

posted on March 29, 2007 at 5:26 AM

kathy wrote:

I am sorry to see Goil voted off. He was so lovable, and guaranteed to think WAY outside the box. I loved seeing what he would come up with (like the hanging leaf chandelier from the dining room episoe. Does he do acid?) Unfortunately his ideas were always too ambitious for the timeframe. I travel alot for business, and can tell you from experience - it's all about the bedding and comfy seating. The decor is eye candy, but the bed has to be Nirvana when you get a chance to lay down. As much as I loved the beautiful wall art & hanging metallic back drop - where do you sit? I wish he could have slid into the next round. Even though she didn't deserve it, I would give anything to have someone gag Carissa with a swatch and hide her in a packing crate. Anything. Just get her off there!

posted on March 29, 2007 at 5:32 AM

Shaka wrote:

Sorry to say, being polite realy. You judges missed the boat. No one liked Andrea's room. It's pretty cut and dry. In the public's opinion you all are favoring her since you kept her on this episode. While Goil's room wasn't complete it was at least stylish and colorful. And on a side note, I don't know how it looked in person but Matt's room looked all white and washed out and not appealing. I refer him to go to HGTV and watch Color Splash.

I know I and a few others will no longer tune in to this show any more.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 7:01 AM

Elaine wrote:

I love Matt's room! What color/shade and paint brand did he use?

posted on March 29, 2007 at 7:32 AM

FanFare wrote:

Hello Jonathan,

This was another great episode. It looks as though TD is saving the best for last...

I too, thought Matt's room was gorgeous. The one glaring mistake was the color of that rug (uugghhhh!) It sort of detracted from the heavenly effect. It also seemed as though he switched elements with Carissa. His space looked more "airy" than representative of water. Ms. Carisa's room looked more like a water theme due to the color scheme. It also looked very, very cramped with clutter for a luxe suite. She seems to be a one-trick pony with her color choices. Andrea's room was critiqued as sad and too literal. However, I found it to be very serene and quiet. The "window" treatments that she created added a clever touch.

Poor Goil, OY VEY!!!! When I saw the colors, I screamed at the tv, "No!" The colors were too jarring and the room looked more like a hippie pad rather than a luxury hotel. He really needs to get out of his dorm room more and expeience life.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 7:55 AM

juni wrote:

I felt really bad about Goil losing. From the looks of it out here in TV land, Andrea's room didn't look spectacular or interesting enough to be memorable. I though Goil's showed more imagination.

Yes, Goil laced cultural references--but he also is an inspiring thinker. I haven't been able to crack the shell of Andrea's low key personality. I think keeping Goil in would make the next competition more interesting to watch. Now we know that Matt will win (unless something goes completely wrong) and the suspense is gone.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 9:00 AM

WendyJoy wrote:

I thought that Matt's room was wonderful! I would love to stay in a room like that!
Goil's living droopy light thing was terrible! I wouldn't want to eat under that thing for fear that parts would fall into my food! The stripes on the wall were a mess after it wasn't taped off properly. The whole thing was NOT posh in any way. Sorry to see Goil go because I liked him....but I was tired of his excuses.

Speaking of excuses.....Miss C's excuses are driving me crazy! She blames the carpenter, the paint, the furniture, the time....but never takes responsibility herself! I wouldn't hire her in real life just because she isn't responsible!

Love the show.
Love the judges.
Love the host.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 10:01 AM

Sam wrote:

Wow that was incredibly disappointing. Goil was by no means Matt, but Goil's room was a lot more pleasant than Clarissa's, who basically did a version of Ryan's jail cell. More impressive given that Goil has fire and C has air. True, vents are supposed to stream in air, but it also implies a room that is closed in on all fours and it needs little holes to allow for breathing. Unsurprisingly enough, C's room does look cramped and way too cut up into small spaces instead of airy and roomy. Your decision is just odd.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 10:11 AM

Samuel Uccello wrote:

You should call the show Top Decortor. That is all the people on the show seem to do. Rag picking is not design. The one person sho showed some design talent is voted off. What else would I expect from Corporate Designers.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 11:56 AM

Linda wrote:

I think the judges made the wrong decision this week. Carisa's room was just ugly! Her inspiration was supposed to be air, right? So why did she paint those screens black?!?! It made me think more of a thunderstorm than a light, airy room. Goil's room was not the best, but it was better than hers.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 1:22 PM

Liz wrote:

I'm dying to know what paint color Matt used in his "water" room - I want to use it in my house!! It was beautiful.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 2:29 PM

SUE wrote:

ANDREA'S ROOM IS THE BEST. IT IS ROOMY AND CHIQUE. IT IS NOT CUT IN HALF. LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF MATT'S ROOM. WHITE ON ONE SIDE AND BEIGE ON THE OTHER. NOTHING TO TIE THEM TOGETHER. THE BLUE IS A NICE COLOR, BUT IF YOU WERE IN THE ROOM WOULD IT REALLY GO?

AND BESIDE ALL THAT...WHERE IS THE TV?

posted on March 29, 2007 at 2:30 PM

Jim Wiley wrote:

Jonathan...enough with "See you later decorater"...that's way too gay...and I'm gay!

posted on March 29, 2007 at 3:17 PM

Mary wrote:

I felt bad for Goil in last week's challenge when he took the tape off and the paint came with it. The same thing happened when I painted my living room! I now use the white tape as it seems to work better. I don't like Carisa's attitude. She always says whoever she has to work with is the problem, but the problem is her attitude with everyone. On one of the commercials, they show Andrea saying that she always wins whatever she tries, so for that reason alone I hope to see her lose. With Goil gone I hope that Matt wins.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 3:23 PM

PK wrote:

From the first week, Goil showed he had the creative potential to win it all. Matt was the next in line with his elegant approaches and Carissa, over time, demonstrated her budding talent. In my view, she really has some. Andrea's hotel room was awkward and dull. Jon--how close was it really? I know you appreciate Goil's fresh, quirky, truly modern ways. He should have stayed over Andrea this week.

Although the PDC is really suffocating and the makeshift rooms mind-numbing, I enjoy the show--just wish you guys didn't let Goil go so soon. I even shed a tear.

Your blog continues to make the show way better than what it is just on tv.
PAM

posted on March 29, 2007 at 3:45 PM

Sarah wrote:

Bring back Goil. He is the only true innovator. On Top Chef, they brought back two people and gave them another chance.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 4:17 PM

jimf wrote:

I'm pretty happy with Top Design. Love the judges, you most of all. Todd has the same impossible-to-dislike quality Tim Gunn has, a perfect mentor. Enjoy the challenges (though windows would be nice). You have avoided most of the mistakes that make Top Chef crappy and unentertaining. As for the judging, I disagree with the bloggers who disagree with your decisions. I'm a firm believer that it doesn't matter in what order the non-winners leave, as long as the 2 (arguably) best contestants survive for the finale. You can still deliver a satisfying finale and season, AS LONG AS CARISA GOES HOME NEXT WEEK. Please don't blow it.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 4:25 PM

Joey Michaels wrote:

I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I don't understand something.

Andrea's room was boring and dreary - as have been many of her rooms. You've encouraged her to find other ways to go, but she doesn't respond to your feedback.

Goil's room, while not the strongest this week, was interesting and daring. Furthermore, as you acknowledged, he's made a real effort to take your feedback over the course of the series.

So, basically, you chose a designer that you recognize as inflexible and dreary over one that responds well to feedback and is creative.

You folks are the design experts, so my conclusion is that I don't understand design.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 4:38 PM

Greg Basolo wrote:

Goil is to Top Design what Laura Bennett was to Project Runway. They were both the best at what they did, but unfortunately, what they did consisted of only a narrow repitition of the same thing over and over. For Goil, it didn't matter what the project was, the end result would be the same. Whether it was a child's bedroom, a young bachelor's pad, a hotel room, garage, or a 90 year-old farmer's living room, Goil would respond the same, and we were inevitably left with his modern, splashy, eclectic, boxy room, which would be hi-lighted with some quirky trademark (dog bed on wheels, etc.). If Goil ever had to design for an entire home, I suspect we would just see the same room through-out. He is very good, but he is either unable or unwilling to show versatility.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 4:39 PM

peter panikk wrote:

Am I the only one that has a problem with Mr. Adler's on screen (lack of) charisma? Seriously, every time he cocks his head to the side and says, "See ya later decorator" I throw up in my mouth a little and think this guy is either someone's funny uncle or just a creepy child molester. I appreciate his reinterpretations of kitschy 70's design and I want to like him so much that it pains me to see his discomfort in front of the camera.

Maybe the Ice Queen from the Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe sitting next to him could freeze his vocal chords and force him to give critiques using only his graphic needlepoint pilows?

More Ice Queen, Less Molester!

posted on March 29, 2007 at 5:02 PM

Toby wrote:

While I adored Goil, (where does he get his glasses?) I can see why he was voted off. I do like Hollywood Regency (stay at Viceroy Palm Springs many times) I thought I would want a bit of color in Matt's room (I too commented as I was watching the show I thought Matt's looked like air and Complainrissa's room looked like water.)
Jonathan wear socks, don't wear socks, it's fine with me. (My other fav Nate rarely wears socks). Loved the green blazer, I have one similar (Ted Baker)
Also love your products (You have a store down the street from where I work in Chicago) and I amy have find a few of Kelly's

posted on March 29, 2007 at 5:52 PM

Maria wrote:

I LOVE the color Matt used to paint his suite in last night's episode.
Can you please tell me the color and brand of the paint?

posted on March 29, 2007 at 7:29 PM

uilani wrote:

*wow..lastnite top design was kine of hard..i really thought carisa or andea would gone home..i tink goil did a good job on his project..so yah..dat is sad he has to go!!*

posted on March 29, 2007 at 7:35 PM

Slimmy to the T wrote:

My thoughts:

All the Carisa haters on this blog can LUMP IT. She is by far the freshest young talent on the show. With age and experience, she''ll be great someday. I thought her wind room was conceptual and chic. No one there can top her gift with patterns and fabric. (Yes, she did blow the Chef challenge...but, everyone makes mistakes)

I am sad Goil is gone. *sniff* For all the one's that say they are "punk rock". He was the one that seemed to be the most adventurous...all the time.

I think they accidentally said Goil's name instead of Andrea. She is a hack. I appreciate her architectural style, but her stuff looks like depressing IKEA. Save her for "Top Architect".

Matt is at his peak. He is obviously the strongest designer. But, let's hope he stays grounded. I'd like to see him be a little more evocotive with his use of textures within a room or he has the potential to become a little "too" safe.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 8:24 PM

Catherine wrote:

I was really sorry to see Goil go. He's sweet and sensitive, extraordinarily creative and knows how to think inside and outside og the box. Fire was definitely the most difficult element to interpret. Loved the rich floors and the use of space in Goils room. I believe that his downfall was overlooking the obvious in more than one of his rooms -- comfort. I really learned a great deal from the critiques and thought that they were very insightful. I agree that Goil and Andrea were a bit literal in their interpretations of Fire and Earth -- and I missed the color green in Andrea's room. Did she really say she was "afraid of green." There are so many fabulous greens. Earth does not need to be brown or chunky. After an artist / designer has masted his materials, the ultimate goal is to find his / her voice, and Carisa has found hers. Her hotel suite was just amazing, and I appreciate that her interpretation was not at all literal. I really dig the many blues she used, the way she framed out the negative space, and the white poodle was really fun! The blue Matt selected resonated with me, as did the low mouldings and reflective surfaces, but most importantly he made his small space feel large and very luxurious. It's not hard to see why these two will be back next week!

I am really bored with all the human dramas. It doesn't matter what your profession, this is tiresome in the workplace and such a downer. Back biting really sucks. Watching it, makes me want to work at censoring myself.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 8:36 PM

Paul wrote:

Matt will definitely be the next top designer. He has great ideas and his suite was beautiful. Most all of his designs have been classy and stylish and cohesive. And he's kinda cute. Are you sure he's not gay? Could've fooled me.

Anyway I love his designs and his attitude. I'd hire him.

posted on March 29, 2007 at 10:47 PM

judith wrote:

This is my third blog re: last night's show. Seems bloggers pay attention to what the 'DESIGNERS' have previously said, and then retract. I am done watching the show, except they might wake up and invite Goil back. Hopefully if they have a second season, someone will take the blogs to heart. Even if the Ice Queen bugs you, she dresses impeccably. Can't take Kelly's hair any more, and Jonathan makes my skin crawl.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 1:37 AM

Irma wrote:

Hello Jonathan,

You provided another nice blog, thanks!

Although he has garnered many fans, Goil's "going" was the right call. His room tanked, big time. Carisa's room stank, big time. The vented wall directly at the foot of the plain bed seemed more like solitary confinement rather than a luxury suite. It had a claustrophobic effect. She sort of looks like "Janine Garofalo" (short and chunky - like her design choices). She is just missing a sense of humor...

Andrea's room was quiet and soothing. 'Loved that sumptuous bed. It had a real presence in the room. However, the "grassy" side table inset was awkward (where to put a glass down?).

Matt's room was simply lovely, with the exception of that area rug. It looked faded or dirty. However, out of the 4 rooms, his was the most deluxe of the bunch!

btw: why is there a fuss about your socklessness? I didn't even notice until people brought it up. Next, these foolish fans will demand to know if you wear underwear... "TMI".

posted on March 30, 2007 at 9:19 AM

John h wrote:

I would have sent MATT packing, because he is so rude! Goil rocks. In my opinion, Goil had the Top Design.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 10:54 AM

chilly wrote:

I am so relieved that the bloggers are not judging the show. One minute you read complaints about them going against "popularity" then their all for it because they didn't want Goil off the show. I could not believe someone said that inspite of Goil's panic attacks he should still be considered "Top Designer". I don't think so. I like Goil too but he deserved to go home. His design was awful. I don't favor Carissa but her room was better than Goil's. I'm happy that those of you who are unhappy, are deciding to lower your blood pressure by not watching the show anymore; so we could get some good bloggers in who are consistant with their view on what is fair judging.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 12:32 PM

Surprised wrote:

Wasn't Matt's room too cold? It reminded me of the sterile operating room. This week I didn't like any designs. Carissa's was the least luxury. Andrea's very unpractial and earth-literal. Goil's was not the best either, but he was not the worst. Carissa used almost the same wall color for the Chef's dining room and for the hotel room and failed in both tasks. Is Bravo planning to have Top Whinner show in the future? Don't forget about Carissa, please. She will make to the finals and with the prize money she'll promote her blaming/whinning abilities to the fullest. It was unfair to send Goil home.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 1:22 PM

Q wrote:

Am I the only one that found an almost pure white room to be antiseptic. It would be the kind of room that if I went into any stain any remaining evidence of the prior occupents would scream at you and scream dirty. The House keeping would be bleaching that room after every visit. It was so sterile and not at all enticing. And I have stayed in 5 star elegant hotel suites. His take was sadly reminicent of the Marriott chain. I actually liked Goil's the best. His only draw back the chairs and I was not keen on the dangling metal pieces on the head board. Maybe it is just the effect of the tv filming

Q

posted on March 30, 2007 at 1:48 PM

Andrea wrote:

I'm a design freak. HGTV is always on at my house, and I'm always thinking of ways to increase my design portfolio. But the truth is, I wasn't really thrilled with this show at first. But then I started to get used to the idea that even an interior designer could be lame (I mean "see you later decorator"? Who says that??). Well this week we have learned that even the greatest interior designers could be wrong. Goil should never have gone home. I mean sure, Andrea's room had grass, so there was something "earthy" but wasn't that the most literal thing in any of the rooms? You said you loved Matt's color because it had good color, but you got rid of Goil for the same reason? I mean come on! Interior designers are more then decorators, espcially bad decorators, and that's what Andrea was this week, a bad decorator.

Design Peace!

Andrea

posted on March 30, 2007 at 2:13 PM

muhair wrote:

Couldnt' agree more. Goil was robbed and the show lost all credibility. Andrea's room was a mess, Goil's was gorgeous. The fix was in.....

posted on March 30, 2007 at 3:04 PM

Steve Savage wrote:

Bring back Goil! Perhaps they should do "Iron Chef" with Goil as the Iron designer, but give him 7 days to complete a design and the finalist has to do it in 2.
Whoops, thats food network, there could be legal issues involved with that idea, never mind.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 4:55 PM

Jewelee wrote:

Good-bye Goil - the great beginner but never finished.

Andrea lost some respect - I can't do earth. Earth is Mother, inviting, loving - what's so hard. Bring her more grass to chew on.

Still not a believer in Clarrisa.

Matt is still the front runner.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 5:38 PM

Melissa wrote:

I hate to say this but I wouldn't have wanted to stay in any of the hotel rooms designed this week. None of them appealed to me. I am sorry to see Goil go, he was my FAVORITE by far and I know he's going to go far in the real world. Now, if he did a show on a design channel, I'd love to watch. Not only because I think his designs rock but he has a personality that really comes across great on TV. GOOD LUCK GOIL, YOU ARE LOVED!

posted on March 30, 2007 at 11:08 PM

Vinnie wrote:

Hello Jonathan,
Okie Dokie ... I will check out your Parker Hotel in Palm Springs. Let's see what you're really about. To be continued ...

posted on March 30, 2007 at 11:23 PM

Rich wrote:

The show has officially hit bottom with the voting off of Goil. Was it peasonal...were the inferior designers worried that an architect would out do them. It's a conspiracy. If I had to choose someone to work along side with, i would pick Goil over anyone else on that set...including the judges.
I couldn't believe I heard a judge say that they were looking for something more "practical" than "theoretical"....horrible.

posted on March 30, 2007 at 11:41 PM

Jeff wrote:

Please get rid of Carissa - she has no sense of luxe, at best, she does Ikea-ish kit rooms. And, Jonathan, please stop your praises for her "stong colors", Her style is harsh, she's pain that cannot stop rolling her eyes and stabbing others in the back.

posted on March 31, 2007 at 10:58 PM

MELODY wrote:

ok, all 4 designers missed the point of the challenge ! The challenge was to create a "luxury hotel suite for todays business traveler". So, ok, guys, where's the computer station? The big screen cable tv? Hotel suites today accomodate business travelers with 4 basic areas= bed area, TV/entertainment/gaming area, computer/fax/printer area, and eating/working area. and of course closets, windows, drawer units. Where was all that? Only one room had windows- but no window treatments!
These designers are all too young ! They have no experience with actually travelling on business !
As amazing as it was to watch all 4 miss the point of the challenge, i was even more surprised that none of the judges NOTICED! Something isn't right here !

posted on April 1, 2007 at 11:54 AM

Paul Eagle wrote:

What is the name of the water bottle being drunk on the show everyone drinks?

EDITOR'S NOTE: "VOSS"

posted on April 1, 2007 at 6:58 PM

Greta wrote:

IS THERE A REUNION SHOW?!?!?

Editor's note: No, there is not a reunion scheduled at this time.

posted on April 1, 2007 at 11:10 PM

Wade wrote:

I was sad to see Goil go because now that mr f*&%tard Michael is gone (about time and long overdue), I think everyone who remains is worthy of the top prize. People need to stop bashing Carissa. Yeah, she whines and complains about things that she let get out of control, but we don't all respond to stress the same way and the work speaks for itself. I think Goil, Carissa, Andrea and Matt have all surprised us at least once during the course of the show. From this point on I'll be happy with whoever wins (unless someone does something heinous in the next few episodes).

posted on April 2, 2007 at 12:36 AM

PSUdain wrote:

You totally need to keep a regular blog!! As in all the time, starting as soon as this one is over.

posted on April 2, 2007 at 3:38 AM

Courtney wrote:

Wow Jonathan, you certainly have no qualms with shameless self-praise. Using your own and Kelly's hotel designs as examples of the most wonderfully designed hotels ever is pretty tacky, even if they are awesome.

posted on April 2, 2007 at 9:21 AM

Irena wrote:

Hm-m-m, Jonathan...how could you? Where was your voice? Goil deserved to continue his jorney based on what we saw before, his out of the box thinking, his sunny creativity and his tremendous personality. The two things Goil was missing were: 1) sense of luxury and 2) an emotional strength to work under the pressure. So what? But his innovative style, an unique taste, fun - it was and it is there. The luxury just was not his cup of tea yet. But it would come. To eliminate him was such a mistake. Carissa - neither she is fun nor her designs. Andrea - she is very predictable. She won one challenge and didn't impress us with any others. Matt is definitely a good designer. However, his last victory was very questionable for me: the suite was very cold and reminded me of the hospital room. It would be fair to see Matt and Goil in the finals. Have you ever considered to change your mind? Jonathan, do something, please. It's not an easy job to judge in front of the camera. I remember Chef's Tom words from Top Chef: if you did something wrong, fix it. Can you? O-o-ops, it's not a live show, what I am asking for? Marcel and Goil could change the world and they will. Why the judges see it differently?

posted on April 2, 2007 at 10:38 AM

LISN wrote:

To Irena;

You questioned the validity of latering Goil for not "having a sense of luxury". That was the point of the challenge this week (as in last week's dining room episode)! Goil did not fulfill the requirement, period. Certainly, if the challenge was to create a cheapo motel motif, Goil would have won, hands down...

posted on April 2, 2007 at 2:57 PM

Irma wrote:

Hiya Jonathan Adler,

Your blog sings again, thanks -

Now that we are down to the proverbial wire, I find that my preference for the winning designer is up in the air.

Although you find Carisa's style bold and brashy, I find it repetitive and unpleasing. Most of her rooms have incorporated green stripes of one hue or another. And I hate the color green (to wear & to have in a room as the main focal color, etc.) Therefore, she is not my fave.

So, for me it is a toss up between Andrea and Matt. Both have done well throughout. Andrea has actually won the most challenges (either in a group or alone). Both are reserved and understated as opposed to Carisa's bombast manner.

posted on April 3, 2007 at 8:23 AM

Patricia wrote:

I agree that we will see Goil again soon somewhere and I can't wait for that. I love your critiques and your smile.

posted on April 3, 2007 at 11:21 PM

milspouse wrote:

I'm sorry, but so the girl from the breakfast club is a Top Designer now?? I don't think so. I hate everything about Andrea's design...especially her bangs...I just want to give her a Molly Ringwald makeover and force her to wear a headband and white for once!! Weird..I"m over this show...

posted on April 4, 2007 at 12:20 AM

Sandy wrote:

Is someone going to answer the color question?
Someone help!!!!!

posted on April 4, 2007 at 12:20 AM

Sandy wrote:

Is someone going to answer the color question about Matt's room. Who is the maker and what is the color?
Someone please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted on April 4, 2007 at 12:23 AM

Connie wrote:

First, I see nothing wrong with Shameless Self Promotion...lol. I'm partial to the Parker. The Viceroy is simply beautiful.
Second, Can some kind soul please tell me why I'm unable to submit my photos for the weekly online challenge? I'm made projects each week and none of the links will click for me. I've tried everything. I can't even get to the registration form to enter. But it has given me plenty of fuel to feed my entire pity party...lol.
Seriously, any help would really be appreciated.
Thanks a Million!

posted on April 4, 2007 at 11:44 AM

ely wrote:

Goil is a genius. The fictional hotel's Executive Housekeeper could have bought expensive bedding, if that was what the judges felt was missing, but only Goil could have designed that wall! I gasped when I saw the finished product. The judges asked for fire, and that's exactly what they got. Unfortunately, as in the case of most true geniuses, Goil's talent far exceeded the judges' ability to comprehend. I was sorry to see him beaten down emotionally week after week, and I hope he is able to regain his confidence. Carisa's and Matt's rooms were also fabulous, but Andrea's? Earth? Maybe after a mudslide. Andrea can only create space; she cannot fill that space with life. She should have gone home instead of Goil. She and her snide, cutting, mean-spirited comments will not be missed.

posted on April 8, 2007 at 12:53 AM

Jack wrote:

I would love to know the manufacturer and paint name/number of the color Matt chose for his hotel suite. Love it!

posted on April 9, 2007 at 1:03 PM

Loves Flamenco wrote:

Has anyone found out the information for Matt's miraculous blue? I have like 20 swatches posted in my home office and can;t find a good blue

posted on April 12, 2007 at 1:33 AM

Loves Flamenco wrote:

Pratt &Lambert 's "White Smoke". Pratt and Lambert is miracle paint! I'm dyiong to get this up on the walls in my home office!

posted on April 12, 2007 at 1:36 AM