I understand that they want to make these rooms look "like a million bucks", but $25k + $5k JCP gift card for one room makes the average American disconnect from the show. Most people do not have $25k to make their room look nice, therefore cannot emotionally connect with the show premise. I think this show would be 100 times better if these designers were only given $5k or $10k, in addition to a JCP card for knick knacks and textiles. That type of budget would vastly spice up the show premise and give watchers motivation to replicate the rooms they see on the show.
Let's be honest...a new couch costs $1000, new flooring $1000, paint $200, small furniture and knick knacks $2000, textiles $500. With $5k or $10k, I think these designers could still come up great rooms and a great challenge.
Let's be honest...a new couch costs $1000, new flooring $1000, paint $200, small furniture and knick knacks $2000, textiles $500. With $5k or $10k, I think these designers could still come up great rooms and a great challenge.