A fun, interesting challenge and an extra day to work -- what more could a Top Design contestant possibly ever ask for? Okay, I'm kidding.

The PDC pods served well as a blank canvas on which to create an idyllic, high-end suite focused on "the needs of today's travelers," and the rooms that Andrea, Carisa, Goil, and Matt designed were diverse, polished, and posh. Linda O'Keeffe, the Design + Architecture Director at Metropolitan Home magazine -- Elle Decor's sister publication -- served as our insightful guest judge, and Jonathan, Kelly, and I were truly impressed by the contestants' efforts.