It's Christopher Lowell

1. Test of Time

Air Date: 1999-09-06

This show is dedicated to filling the home with classic elements that have the quality and design to withstand both trend and time. A trip to Ethan Allen shows that classic doesn't have to mean old-fashioned. Quality and traditional lines will make the big ticket items last. Romantic Home magazine editor Eileen Paulin gives a studio sitting area the feel of romance by accessorizing with personal mementos and warm fabrics. After asking viewers on Universal's City Walk what their favorite piece of furniture is, Christopher demonstrates how scale is an important part of creating a classic arrangement while placing items on a dresser. Next he gives step-by-step instruction on making an old-fashioned clock for under $100. Steve Enkeboll of Raymond Enkeboll Designs shows off some of the moldings, onlays and corbels his company makes and how they can be used in the home and on furniture to add architectural interest.Then, it's into the kitchen where chef Prince Akins of L.A.'s Georgia Restaur

2. Every Inch Counts

Air Date: 1999-09-06

Find out how to maximize function and space in small rooms through the transformation of a 10 X 7 empty room into a luxurious girl's room. Christopher first demonstrates how to build a daybed with a storage drawer and upholstered fold down headboard/desk top. Next, Pam Hastings teaches a basic technique for making a fabric and Velcro vanity/desk cover with skirt to hide storage areas under tables. Christopher constructs a cardboard valance, then tours the completed girl's room pointing out how different space saving ideas are incorporated into it. He also shows the sketch boards he used to design the room, offering tips for choosing fabrics and colors. The episode ends with instruction on building a standing wardrobe with a rotating base seen in the show.

3. Paint is Cheap

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Discover a variety of creative ways paint can be used to brighten up the home including a Corinthian door pediment stencil from Jeff Raum, Christopher's floor cloth and Jan Dressler's stenciled armoire.

4. Living in the Millennium

Air Date: 1999-09-06

See how the approach of the year 2000 is affecting furniture and home design with this peek into the future.

5. Hold Everything

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Explore a variety of clever storage ideas to help organize and un-clutter the home. First up, is a little inspiration from McKenzie-Childs, Ltd. in NYC where Christopher shows us their extraordinary armoires, one housing a workstation with a pull out desk and another containing a mini kitchen. Next, he demonstrates how to create storage space in corners of rooms with the simple construction of a triangular hutch. He also shows us how to build a wall rack to hold large platters. Frank Burkard, Jr. of Burkard Nurseries illustrates how different items around the home can be used as containers for unique indoor garden arrangements. Christopher presents a wall sculpture/shelf unit made from furniture parts. Viewer Laura Schilling gives a tour of the one room home she redesigned to fit her lifestyle needs in a ""You Did It"" segment. Viewer mail brings a photo of an ottoman with storage space inside and a plea for help from a grandmother wanting to organize and better store her grandson's toys

6. Flea Market Finds

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Discover how to separate the ""gems from the junk"" at flea markets, and how to turn them into fabulous home furnishings. First, Sheila Zubrod, author of Flea, gives smart shopper tips while touring the Santa Monica Airport Flea Market. Christopher shows some easy ways to rescue tarnished metals and stained cloth, then Mauri Bailey, decorative artist, demonstrates how to spruce up metals with acrylic paints and powders. A fun trip to an antiques store with Christopher proves that if an item looks good in a gift box, it's a good gift! Wood is the next element covered, as Christopher explains the marbleizing and fabric lamination techniques he used to fix-up an old desk. Next, it's off to New York City, where Christopher takes the viewer on an inspiring visit to the home of designer Craig Seebach, who completely decorated his apartment with refurbished flea market finds. Sheila Zubrod returns with little more advice from Santa Monica — this time with the best ways for people to present the

7. One Room Living

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See how a single room can be transformed into a multitude of separate living environments. Christopher uses the telestrator to illustrate how a number of designers have tackled the problems of one room living, then points out all the wasted space in the ""before"" studio room he will redo. Explaining how the bed can be used to divide the room, he constructs a center island bedroom with a plywood platform and shelving unit, a core door headboard/wall, and a luan and pine footboard. Christopher also shows how to make a circular opening in the headboard and a hidden magazine rack. Decorative artist Joe Fenzel demonstrates how to achieve a faux finish linen look for walls with texture paste, sand, glaze and a rag. Touring the finished room, Christopher defines the separate areas he created (living room, work station, vanity, kitchen, and bedroom) and he describes the functional furnishings he chose. He also discusses how monochromatic colors and a variety of decorative additions help make th

8. Added Touches

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See how finishing touches help give a sophisticated and unique look to any home with Tassel Magic and a tour of Pamela Fritz' home.

9. Designs for Better Living

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This show explores easy maintenance home designs and tips for making everyday chores fun.

10. The Natural Look

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Through the exploration of natural materials, learn how to design a room with an outdoorsy look. Christopher visits a San Diego home filled with organic materials to show a variety of texture and design options. Back at the studio, he introduces the ""before"" bedroom he will makeover, then starts the redo by constructing a four poster canopy bed with pipes. Using a display of fabrics from Loose Ends and his design boards, Christopher illustrates his method for choosing fabrics while emphasizing the difference between texture and pattern. Next, he describes the process for building a window treatment with a foam and luan valance and the simple sewing technique for making fabric pipe sleeves and curtains for the canopy bed. Chef Nell Newman does a little organic cooking in the kitchen, whipping up an orange-chocolate angel food cake. Christopher then unveils the completed bedroom, pointing out how the different fabrics are used and his thinking behind the arrangement of various furniture

11. Let There Be Light

Air Date: 1999-09-29

Creating atmosphere and drama in the home through lighting design is the goal of today's show. On a trip to Lamps Plus, Christopher shows the variety of options available in accent, task, and decorative lighting while discussing their uses in creating an overall lighting plan. He next explains how different light sources can mix together, using the living room set as an example. To simulate a natural light source, Christopher builds a light box (also featured in show #107, segment 5) with wood and plexi-glass, then makes two different lamps out of stacked kitchen colanders and lampshades. Professional lighting secrets about shadowing and highlighting are shared on the set of the sitcom, ""Brother's Keeper,"" by Rick Maas of Universal Studio's Set Lighting and Grip Department. Home entertaining expert/author Deborah Fabricant sets up a romantic tablescape with a floating candle centerpiece. Stencil artist Jeff Raum demonstrates covering self-adhesive lampshades with beautifully stenciled

12. Wall to Wall Magic

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This show offers wonderful ways to add color and texture to walls with Sandi Reinke of Loose Ends and Christopher's faux wallpaper painting technique.

13. Home Displays

Air Date: 1999-10-04

Discover how to accessorize your home like a professional in this show dedicated to one of Christopher's top decorating musts — merchandising.

14. Passport Interiors

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Explore the wide world of decorating while learning how to integrate foreign designs and cultures into the home.

15. Quick and Easy Design Looks

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The show offers fast and inexpensive design facelifts to update the home including how to shop at superstores and mail order furniture.

16. Archutectural Classics

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Christopher explores ways to bring classic architectural influences into your own home design.

17. Contented Cottage

Air Date: 1999-10-07

Christopher transforms a small space with a bay window into a cozy English nook.

18. Child's Play

Air Date: 1999-10-07

Fun and functional ideas for decorating children's rooms fill today's show. With the aid of the telestrator, Christopher revisits some of the simple and clever ideas used in kid's room re-dos from past seasons. Designer Michael Buchanan shows off four bedrooms he decorated with input from their occupants - the young daughters of a New Jersey family. Christopher next builds a canopy headboard made from plywood, batting, and half of a sports umbrella. At LA's Enchanted Attic store, co-owners Ken Appel and his wife, Sue Tornetta discuss the inspiration behind their unique handmade and hand painted furniture they design for their family owned business. Kathy Peterson, crafts designer, shares some creative freehand and stenciling techniques usable in painting your own festive furniture. Designer Pam Hastings from Waverly Fabrics uses basic fabric rectangles and drawer pull hooks to make simple but interesting window treatments. Spiderman surprises Christopher outside of Marvel Mania at Univ

19. Use What You've Got

Air Date: 1999-10-08

Explore some creative ways to convert the furniture and accessories you no longer like around your home into new treasures.

20. Grand Entrances (1)

Air Date: 1999-10-08

Discover how to turn a plain front hall into a grand and inviting entryway as Christopher makes over the entrance of his home.

21. Easy Comfort

Air Date: 1999-10-11

Learn how to make your home so comfortable, you'll never want to leave it. First, Cecil Adams, Creative Director of Expressions Custom Furniture, shares some rules-of-thumb advice for investing in high-price ticket items like sofas and shows how to customize a basic frame couch by mixing and matching a variety of arm, leg and cushion options. Christopher offers a simple solution to organizing all couch-potato necessities (like the remote control) by placing everything in a decorative basket to keep at the ready. Next, he displays the latest designs in fashionable recliners and hides a television in a large pedestal shaped cabinet. Universal City Walk visitors answer the man-on-the-street question ""what's the longest amount of time you've ever spent on a couch?"" Lee Moore, Set Designer for ""The Bold and the Beautiful"" takes us behind-the-scenes of this daytime drama and explains how he designs the many different looks for the variety of characters and scenarios in the show. Christopher

22. All in the Family Room

Air Date: 1999-10-11

During the course of today's show, Christopher turns an underused dining room into a dual purpose family room and formal eating area. He first revisits some makeover projects from past shows on the telestrator, then goes through the ""before"" of the dining room, explaining the basic design elements he will add. Next, he introduces bookcases, a shelf and deacon's bench constructed to utilize a wall with windows, along with rolling carts to serve as both a sofa table and the base for a dining room table. He also offers tips on painting over wallpaper and discusses picking out dual purpose furniture like armoires. Visitors at Universal City Walk answer the man-on-the-street question ""what's your idea of the perfect family room?"" The deacon's bench is broken down into easy to build steps, and Christopher shows how to add decoupage designs to it. He also gives a quick lesson on painting over inexpensive furniture materials, such as particle board, and using old paintbrushes to create a wood

23. What Your Style?

Air Date: 1999-10-12

The show focuses on ways to create your own personal decorating style.

24. Special Spaces

Air Date: 1999-10-12

This show is devoted to carving out a private refuge for yourself in a small space.

25. The Artist in All of Us

Air Date: 1999-10-13

Unlock your hidden creative potential with inspiration from the fun ideas found in today's show. Christopher first meets Victoria MacKenzie-Childs on wild trip to her MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd. store in New York City where they discuss the joys of adding traditional whimsey to the home and rekindling the child inside yourself. He then shows how to emulate their designs on your own items. Next, Mosaic artist Rose Portillo opens up her home to share the colorful tile designs that fill every room and demonstrates at Christopher's house how to create a mosaic tray. For quick ways to fix up wooden flea market finds, Scott J. Sallinger, owner of Sunny Boy Designs, presents three easy and decorative finishes made with an assortment of paints. Wylie, TX chef and restaurant owner Cammie Spillyards makes two desserts — poached pear and a brownie — in under four minutes which have a presentation that makes them a feast for the eyes. A fruit and flower arrangement is next on the plate, as Dokhi Mirmir

26. American Dream

Air Date: 1999-10-13

Explore Americana design elements such as quilting and shredded paper bowls.

27. Creative Spaces

Air Date: 1999-10-14

Find out how to carve out a space in your home where you can explore your own creativity through seeing a spare room transformed into a dual functioning workspace and guest bedroom.

28. In Black and White

Air Date: 1999-10-14

Discover how bold designing in black and white can be.

29. Designer Sources

Air Date: 1999-10-15

This show is filled with top designers who share their secrets for stylish success. First, designers Alexandra Stoddard, Van-Martin Rowe, Frances Schultz and HaRry Segil join Christopher at his house for a roundtable discussion about forming relationships with their clients. At a NYC workshop, we meet the ""Prince of Chintz"", Mario Buatta and see how his designs are taken from a paper sketch to a finished piece of furniture. Universal City Walk visitors answer the question ""what's the biggest decorating mistake you ever made?"" Christopher's designer roundtable continues their conversation, this time focusing on some of the common decorating problem areas people run into while working on their own homes. Jan Jessup of Calico Corners shows how her company's catalog allows you to design your own custom furniture through mix and match frame styles and fabrics. The members of the roundtable define their personal styles and inspirations. A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art store offers

30. Art of Disguise (1)

Air Date: 1999-10-15

In this show, Christopher shows us how to disguise unsightly items around the home and turn them into beautiful design elements.

31. Kids Live Here, Too

Air Date: 1999-10-18

Christopher offers up some easy and fun ideas which allow kids to help make design decisions for their own space. Checking out a school supply store, he points out the many colorful and useful items that can be used for decorating while simultaneously creating a stimulating learning environment at home. Next, he shows off a study nook with furnishings that are easily replaced as a child grows into more adult needs. In a Design Doctor segment, viewer Sean McMahon's dilemma of transforming his son's old room into a new one for his daughter is tackled. First, Christopher visits the home to assess the room, then Sean comes to Christopher's house to receive a design board of Christopher's ideas along with a headboard shelving unit to get him started. A trip to New Orleans introduces Jana Napoli, founder of the Ya/Ya Foundation, and a group of young artists who have now become famous for their hand-painted, storytelling furniture. From the viewer mailbag, we see a photo of a PVC pipe canopy

32. Down by the Sea

Air Date: 1999-10-18

This show brings the pleasures of seaside living into your home without moving to the beach.

33. Party Time

Air Date: 1999-10-19

Learn how to make beautiful celebrations at home without causing yourself a lot of stress - or breaking the bank!

34. Comfort Zone

Air Date: 1999-10-19

On this show, see how make your home a comfortable refuge for yourself, your family and your friends.

35. Public Places / Private Spaces

Air Date: 1999-10-20

Learn how to take inspiration from grand public spaces and make the ideas relevant to your own home.

36. Opening Up New Ideas

Air Date: 1999-10-20

Discover the ins and outs of window and door decor in today's show.

37. Squeaky Clean

Air Date: 1999-10-21

In today's show, Christopher proves that a few simple changes can turn an ordinary bathroom into a relaxing sanctuary.

38. Italian Influences

Air Date: 1999-10-21

Bring a little flair and style of Italy into your own home through the many ideas offered in today's show. We start with a visit to the San Diego home of Robert Yates where Christopher began a dining room makeover last year. Mr. Yates takes us through the now completed room, filled with colorful marionettes and other inspirations from a music box he found in Venice, Italy. Back in Christopher's house, Leslie Erganian of Specialty Prop Design of Los Angeles demonstrates how to create an Italian design wall treatment with a pencil and some paint. Next up is a history lesson from ceramist Karen Koblitz about Italy's famed and intricately patterned Majolica ceramic ware. Then Rosemary Watson, artist/representative for Liquitex ""Glossies"" Paint, shows how to emulate the Majolica look on your own inexepensive dishes. A ""You Did It!"" segment takes us to Northwestern University where sophomore Ryan Du Val spent six days painting a rendition of the Sistine Chapel on his dorm ceiling. In the kit

39. Company's Coming

Air Date: 1999-10-22

Discover how to make houseguests feel as comfortable in your home as in their own. First, Christopher shares some photos from ""Elegant Hotels of Europe"" for a little inspiration. Next, we visit Harry Segil, artist/designer, who turned two unused bedrooms into self-contained, whimsically designed guest apartment. Christopher, as the Design Doctor, surprises a viewer Jane Haven who wrote in asking for help sprucing up her formal dining room to fit in with her recently redone kitchen. After Christopher assess the room, she joins him at his house to receive tips on creating a window seating area and to see a demonstration of building and marbleizing a new mantle for her fireplace. Janet Fletcher, author/chef of ""Fresh From the Farmer's Market,"" whips up a fresh vegetable and dip platter. Eileen Paulin, associate publisher/editor Romantic Homes magazine shows how small, homey touches can make a big difference in creating the perfect guest space. Christopher makes an old-fashioned wooden gue

40. It's a Fine Romance

Air Date: 1999-10-22

Discover how to get your home in the mood for romance! Christopher takes us to the beautifully restored Victorian San Francisco bed and breakfast, The Spencer House, where owner Barbara Chambers details the steps she took to renew the home to its original splendor. Back in his own home, Christopher creates a boudoir for a romantic evening for two. Designer Van-Martin Rowe of Front Porch Designs, sections off a portion of the front yard and turns it into a cozy, private, romantic retreat. At the Pasadena Showcase of Design , interior designer Jennifer Bevan from the Mission Street Design Group explains how she transformed a neglected space into an elegant lady's sitting room. Botanica floral designer Brad Coon demonstrates how he designs lavish arrangements by combining vegetables and flowers. Gina Steiner of Flame Inc. gives a quick lesson on making your own candles. For a final romantic touch, Christopher shares his recipe for cheese and chocolate fondue.

41. Designing with Water

Air Date: 1999-10-25

Today Christopher demonstrates a number of ways to incorporate water into home design.

42. Kitchen Kozy

Air Date: 1999-10-25

Redesigning your kitchen.

43. Indoor / Outdoor Living

Air Date: 1999-10-26

See the many ways you can bring the outdoors inside for year round communing with nature. During a visit to the L.A. home of Michael Benasra, designer/owner of Guess? Home, we see the outdoor kitchen and entertaining areas he designed to reflect the feel of the South of France. He then comes to Christopher's house to share his latest nature inspired bedroom linen collection. Metalwork artist Griffe Griffiths makes a garden scepter hook out of a fork and shows some of the other intriguing metal accessories he creates. At the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, interior designer Amy DeVault, explains the concept behind the solarium she decorated there. Christopher gives some tips for using big plants indoors then discusses ""underplanting"" as a way to make miniature landscapes for the home. Next he presents a quick and easy way to cook salmon and vegetables on an outdoor grill. Viewer Judy Zielinski of Quakertown, PA shows us around the home she fixed up to reflect her love of plants in a

44. Cozy Corner

Air Date: 1999-10-26

See how to design, accessorize and maximize small spaces through Christopher's redo of a breakfast nook. He first uses drawings to illustrate the additions he will make to the space, then describes how he put together a Japanese inspired stairstep book case and a long bench seating area. Emphasizing the usefulness of dual functional furnishings in tight areas, he demonstrates construction of a hanging false beam used as a space divider and a table that can be adjusted to three different heights. He also upholsters back cushions for the bench seating area with Velcro flaps to be attached to rods in the windows. Liza Glen, a Plaid Enterprises artist/representative, shows how to make floor clothes out of canvas and linoleum remnants then demonstrates some paint techniques for applying personalized designs. Christopher next visits owner Mark Held of Mark's Garden to get advice on the ""language of flowers"" — knowing what to ask for when ordering arrangements. Back in the kitchen, Christophe

45. A House of Art and Soul

Air Date: 1999-10-27

Learn how to give your home a personality that reflects you.

46. Room to Live In

Air Date: 1999-10-27

Christopher focuses on making key areas of the home, especially the bedroom, relaxing environments. As the Design Doctor, he visits the home of viewer Lisa Kalins to help give her railroad style dining room and den a comfortable feel. There he discusses furniture arrangement, then uses the telestrator back at his house to offer advice on color and fabric choices. Next, he demonstrates construction of a wrap around window bench with storage. Interior designer Michael Buchanan of Goralnick Buchanan, NY show us the sophisticated yet warm master bedroom, bath and sitting area he designed for the Connors family of New Jersey. Christopher makes a mirrored headboard out of an old window frame and decorates it with glaze paints and ivy stamps. He then takes us to Linens 'n Things to suggest ways to update your bedroom look on a budget by mixing and matching fabrics. To give plain linens a personal and elegant look, Christopher uses glaze paints and foam stamps to make patterns on them. Finally

47. Sleep Tight

Air Date: 1999-10-28

Christopher focuses on making key areas of the home, especially the bedroom, relaxing environments.

48. Four-Legged Roommates

Air Date: 1999-10-28

Learn how to incorporate your pets into your living space without sacrificing design elements.

49. Sunday Afternoon

Air Date: 1999-10-29

The show offers fun and simple projects to do for a relaxing and satisfying day. Christopher takes a trip to the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone where garden manager Diane Martinez shows off their decorative herb garden and gives tips for creating home container gardens. Next, he checks in with chef Bill Briwa who cooks up some herb based dishes. Back at the house, Christopher make some decorative vinegar bottles. Mary O'Neil of Hot Potatoes shares a technique which uses stamps to make patterns in velvet and Christopher builds a newspaper/magazine rack from plywood and poles. Evelyn Weidner of Weidners Gardens explains how to create arrangements with flowers and plants that stay in their own containers. Christopher next uses the telestrator to give her advice on sprucing up the kitchen in her home. Sandra Woodward of S W Design Studio whips of some simple, gourmet tasting Sunday brunch dishes. Viewer Gabrielle Wheat of Shawnee, Kansas shares the replica of an Australian Outb

50. Vintage Vamp

Air Date: 1999-10-29

Learn how to update retro looks from the 1930's through the 70's and incorporate them into your home design.

51. Industrial Interiors

Air Date: 1999-11-01

See how to create hi-tech industrial looks in your own home with easily available construction materials.

52. Out on a Wire

Air Date: 1999-11-01

This show is dedicated to using hanging objects to make small spaces look great.

53. Room Tones

Air Date: 1999-11-02

In this show, Christopher will inspire viewers to gain the confidence to create rooms with attitude.

54. Portable Palaces

Air Date: 1999-11-02

Today we explore some great designs for small spaces taken from rooms that are on the road.

55. Hand Made Homes

Air Date: 1999-11-03

The show is filled with simple and stylish accessory ideas that add fun to your home.

56. Intuitive Interiors

Air Date: 1999-11-03

Learn how to trust your instincts and use them in your home design in this inspiration filled show.

57. Welcome Home

Air Date: 1999-11-04

Make your home the most welcoming place on the block with the many fun ideas from this show.

58. Handyman Special

Air Date: 1999-11-04

The show focuses on how to make a new home — or the one you are already in feel ""more like home.""

59. Back to Our Roots

Air Date: 1999-11-05

Dig up your roots and let them help you create a home decor that tells a story about your personal history.

60. 7 Layers of Design

Air Date: 1999-11-05

Christopher details step by step how he used his concept, the ""7 Layers of Design,"" to transform the living room in his house from a barren, white-walled space to the warm and inviting room seen daily on the show. The purpose of Christopher's 7 Layers of Interior Design is to keep you on budget and out of overwhelm as you re-do a room.

1. Regional Design

Air Date: 2000-12-19

This show is dedicated to decorating in different parts of the country. Christopher visits New England, the heartland and returns to Southern California, exploring your personal style no matter where you live.

2. Architectural Elements

Air Date: 2000-09-26

This show is all about architectural embellishments, those elements that give a home a sense of style and structure. Christopher shows where to buy them, how to install them and merchandise them. Christopher takes us on a tour of the showcase house dining room before renovation. Christopher shows the concept drawings for the buffet wall, then shows the construction in the interim stage. Then it's off to Freeway Salvage Yard where you can pick up one of a kind architectural elements for any decor. Christopher reveals the completed Showcase House dining room. Christopher describes the fireplace of the showcase house before it was renovated. In studio, Christopher demos the mantle construction, then shows the fireplace in the ""during"" stage. In studio, Christopher demonstrates how to construct the mantle ledges. Christopher shows the completed renovation of the fireplace of the showcase house. Deborah Fabricant presents a Manhattan sky scraper tablescape. Viewer Luci Angeli Diecks of Chag

3. Working from Home

Air Date: 2000-09-27

Christopher offers a way to create an office of your dreams without sacrificing valuable living space. Having the right environment that's conducive to planning that corporate takeover enhances productivity.

4. Sanctuary

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Christopher's show is all about creating sanctuary spaces in our own homes where we can go to relieve the stress of daily living. Christopher visits Connie Stevens' Spa, The Garden Sanctuary, where she creates an oasis in the middle of Los Angeles. Christopher takes us to the Showcase House where he shows the master bedroom ""before"" the makeover and describes his plans for transformation. Christopher talks with Kazuko Hoshino of William Heffner Architects about creating altar spaces with items that are soothing and meaningful to you. Christopher takes us back to the showcase house master bedroom for a look at the progress being made in the makeover. Then he reviews the products from Loose Ends being used. Christopher reveals the finalized master bedroom in the showcase house in its tranquil splendor. In studio, he then demonstrates the technique for making a rolling bed table. Christopher shows some products from Sharper Image that provide soothing sounds and lights.

5. The Wedding Show

Air Date: 2000-09-29

Christopher shares tips on inexpensive ways to add drama to that special wedding day from planning the wedding ceremony to the reception to a backyard honeymoon cottage.

6. Color Courage

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Christopher revisits some of his classics in this show that will illustrate how color can add drama and excitement to your home.

7. Walls and Doors

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Christopher looks at walls and doors as design elements in our homes.

8. The Lighting Show

Air Date: 2000-10-04

This show takes a look at light fixtures and their different functions throughout the home and office.

9. Decorative Touches

Air Date: 2000-10-05

It's about those do-dads and special little things you can add to your home to make it a reflection of your personality.

10. Flea Market Show

Air Date: 2000-10-06

It's off to the flea market to find unusual, interesting hand-me-downs and treasures for the home.

11. Window Show

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This show is all about different treatments to cover and enhance your windows.

12. Paint Party Show

Air Date: 2000-10-10

Christopher shows how to throw a paint party where guests can have a good time and the host's white walls disappear. First, Christopher shows how to prepare the house for the party and design the invitations using painting supplies as the theme. Then Lesley Carlson of The Home Depot and Christopher discuss some of the tools and equipment needed. Christopher shows his guests how to apply the paint to different areas. Then Christopher welcomes guest Michael Walsh who shows how to paint designs on walls with the help of ""Walls with Style"" kits by EZ PAINTR. Christopher shows how to build a paint party tablescape out of tools from the paint store. Next, Christopher accessorizes the newly painted room. Finally, Christopher reads some viewer mail and gives advice on a wall color for a room with mauve carpet and a large fishtank.

13. Ocean Living

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Christopher's show brings seashore living home even if you live miles from any ocean. Christopher focuses on the makeover of a little boy's room into a magical seaside fantasy complete with a boat bed and ocean wall mural. First, he takes us to the sea shore featuring interiors from the book ""Waterside Homes"". Next, it's a Christopher Lowell Classic featuring several bright coastal style room makeovers. Then he takes a look at the ""before"" of the kid's bedroom and preparations for the ocean style makeover. In his workshop, he demonstrates how to create the boat bed that the room makeover was inspired by. It's back for the ""during"" phase of the makeover where the both the bed and wall mural are taking shape. Next, we take a look at the Hancock Park Design Showcase House for a tour of Carolyn Oliver-Broder's ocean inspired powder room. Back in the bedroom, Christopher reveals the ""after"" featuring an ocean mural, hand painted boat bed and customized accessories. Designer Sandy Reinke of

14. The Room That Shagged Me

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Yeah baby! In this episode of the show Christopher shows us why styles like the shagedelic look of the 60's endure as a classic in the world of interior design. From the hit movie Austin Powers, production designer Cynthia Charette discusses her work with vintage themes from mod 60's and disco 70's to the glamour of the 40's. Christopher takes us through the ""before"" of his retro room makeover, in-studio he explains the layers of his design sketches and choice for fabrics and paint. Then it's a peak at the ""during"" of the retro makeover where an aluminum wall treatment has been installed. At the Pelican Hotel in South Beach, Miami, Noelle Stevenson takes us through the psychedelic style theme hotel. Back at the house, Christopher reveals the outrageous ""after"" of his retro makeover and is joined by designer HaRry Segil who provided the fabulous furnishings. Christopher demonstrates how to create the ribbon lampshades and hand painted linoleum rugs he used in the makeover. Scott Cheveri

15. Seven Layers of Design

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In this episode, Christopher reviews the 7 layers of design from years past by showing a room that was redesigned using Christopher's formula for decorating a room. The system is designed to keep you on budget and out of overwhelm.

16. Import Decor

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Christopher shows how to add unique items from exotic, far-away places to your home. In some cases you don't even have to leave home to shop for these imports, and they're also available in stores locally as well.

17. Small Spaces

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How to organize closet space.

18. Kitchens

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Christopher focuses on remodeling kitchens starting with the planning, then moves to the budget and finally shows the makeover of the showcase house kitchen.

19. Guest Bedrooms

Air Date: 2000-10-19

The show is all about taking the spare bedroom in your home and transforming it into a warm and inviting ""hotel suite"" where your honored guests will feel welcome in your own home.

20. Savvy Surfaces

Air Date: 2000-10-20

Christopher presents new products for re-surfacing floors, countertops, etc., giving them a much needed facelift and at the same time, saving a ton of money.

21. Chic Cheats

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It's OK to cheat when it comes to decorating and saving money. Christopher explores the use of ""chic cheats"" that solve a lot of problems and save lots of money.

22. Special Occasion Party

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It's party time, everything you've wanted to know about planning a stress-free party that not only your guests will love, but you as the host can also enjoy. Neal Matticks of Neal Matticks' Design, joins Christopher to show three table setting creations. Next, Marc Friedland of Creative Intelligence gives us a look at some clever party invitations. Christopher takes us on a trip the Party America Store for some tips on the top 20 things you should keep on hand for an impromptu party. In studio, Christopher shows how to build the ultimate party cake, a false cake topped off with a real one for a spectacular party display. Christopher and Honor Brodie of In Style Magazine talk about celebrity parties and what is hot in the way of parties. Deborah Fabricant joins Christopher with a show and tell of four tablescapes.

23. Art of Disguise (2)

Air Date: 2000-10-25

The show is dedicated to the use of clever and inexpensive ways to disguise elements in the house that may be outdated, unattractive or in need of a facelift.

24. Mars vs. Venus (1)

Air Date: 2000-10-26

This show is all about how two independent people can bring individual decorating styles together expressing tastes that both find compatible. It's the battle of the sexes, how to combine his and her decorating that both can live with and the art of compromise.

25. Merchandising the Home

Air Date: 2000-10-27

Christopher shows how to organize clutter and merchandise accessories in a home with a flair. Before your home resembles a junkyard or you take everything to the curb, check out Christopher's merchandising tips.

26. Bathroom Makeover

Air Date: 2000-10-30

Recapturing the glitz and glamour of the '50s is the theme of the bathroom makeover show. Warren Pearl from Lefroy Brooks joins Christopher to display the latest in faucets and showers for the bath. Next, it's off to the Showcase House for a ""before"" look at the master bath. Architectural elements in the room set the tone for a decidedly ""deco"" feel that Christopher carries through to the final makeover. Christopher visits the Surface Doctor in Signal Hill, CA for a look at how tubs and sinks are resurfaced. In a ""You Did It!"" segment Clara Daughtridge of Statonsburg, NC fulfilled her dream of having a master bedroom/bath suite by turning their two car garage into the master bedroom and the adjoining patio into the bathroom. And finally, Jerry Rosche from Rhodes/America Tuff As Tile shows the basics of resurfacing sinks and tile with a do-it-yourself resurfacing kit called Tub and Tile Finish.

27. Outdoor Living

Air Date: 2000-10-31

You don't need to put on your hiking boots to enjoy the outdoor spaces around your home. Christopher applies his 7 layers of design to decorate outdoor spaces as beautifully as indoor spaces.

28. You Live Where?

Air Date: 2000-11-01

A man's home may be his castle but sometimes they don't look that way. The show's theme is unusual homes — styles that are eclectic, one-of-a-kind, really cool structures. Most of the houses were created by the courageous homeowners themselves.

29. Changing Spaces

Air Date: 2000-11-02

There are lots of ways to transform spaces into something special. Change is good and when lifestyles change, so does the need to accommodate living spaces.

30. Shopping from Home

Air Date: 2000-11-03

The show is devoted to shopping for furniture and accessories through mail order catalogs and from Internet online sources.

31. Finding Your Style

Air Date: 2000-11-06

32. Great Ideas from Public Spaces

Air Date: 2000-11-07

You don't have to check in to check it out. That's the theme of this show that explores getting inspiration for decorating our homes by visiting public spaces like hotels and restaurants.

33. Super Store Chic

Air Date: 2000-11-08

In this episode Christopher proves how home super stores are the perfect resource for creating an inexpensive yet chic interior.

34. CL's 7 Layers of Entertaining Spaces

Air Date: 2000-11-09

Now that you've decorated your house, how about showing it off to your friends. Christopher's 7 Layers of Entertaining is the blueprint to superb entertaining without the angst.

35. Earth, Wind, Water and Light

Air Date:

36. Out of the Closet

Air Date: 2000-11-13

How to organize closet space.

37. A Formal Affair

Air Date: 2000-11-14

38. The Creativity Show

Air Date: 2000-11-15

Christopher will prove to us that everyone is creative, it just takes is little bit of imagination, some inspiration and a little bit of courage. The show will give you ideas that will inspire and motivate you to become personally creative.

39. Industrial Living (1)

Air Date: 2000-11-16

40. Ragged and Regal

Air Date: 2000-11-17

Christopher focuses on incorporating flea market finds into your home, how to make the ragged look regal.

41. Runway Chic

Air Date: 2000-11-20

Christopher's philosophy is, ""If you can put together an ensemble for yourself to wear, then you can put a house together."" This show looks at fashion designers and their influence on home decor.

42. Clutter Free Living

Air Date: 2000-11-21

If your decor is beginning to resemble public storage, Christopher will save the day with innovative ways to reclaim the space and get organized. First, we tag along with Sandra Ateca, a professional organizer as she helps her client transform a bedroom taken over by clutter.

43. The Great Fabric Show

Air Date: 2000-11-22

In this episode, Christopher demonstrates how inexpensively fabric (layers number three and four) can transform and update everything in the home. First, we take a trip to the designer fabric showroom of Stroheim and Romann to discover how to shop without being intimidated. In-studio, Christopher uses swatches to demonstrate the best way to choose upholstered fabrics and accents fabrics. Designer Beverly Murphy, of Beverly Murphy Home displays her bedroom design and showcases her fabric by number technique for home design. Designer Laura Pattynama, displays a breakfast nook and bedroom vignette featuring several unique fabric ideas. Next, she demonstrates how to create a sewing tabletop for making home designs. Then, it's a look back with a Christopher Classic featuring his favorite makeovers with dramatic fabric themes. Next, he demonstrates how to create upholstered panels with fabric swatches and wood as wall art for the home. Artist/designer Yvonne Porcella drops in to demonstrate

44. It's Academic

Air Date: 2000-11-23

45. Popular Demand

Air Date: 2000-11-27

46. Holiday Occasions

Air Date:

47. Grand Entrances (2)

Air Date: 2000-11-29

Christopher shows how to create an entrance that will have the neighbors stopping by just to get a glimpse. The entrance is the first thing guests see when they enter the house. We'll show you how to make it memorable.

48. Quality of Life

Air Date: 2000-11-30

49. Challenged Living

Air Date: 2000-12-01

50. Natural Inspiration

Air Date: 2000-12-04

51. Savvy Sourcing

Air Date: 2000-12-05

In this episode, Christopher demonstrates why discovering the best sources for unusual items for the home can be as much fun as the decorating. First, we go shopping at Blackmen/Cruz Design and meet designer Adam Blackmen for a tour of the unusual and outrageous accessories and furnishings featured in the store. Designer Craig Olsen of Plantation Design, demonstrates how to create ""fusion design"" a technique for combining eclectic accessories into one cohesive design. Next, we visit Eileen Paulin editor of Romantic Homes magazine to take a tour of the home she transformed featuring mix and match fabrics from Waverly fabrics and several savvy sources. Then it's off to Freeway Building Materials, where Christopher shows us how to discover hidden treasures for the home. In-studio he demonstrates how to create a headboard frame featuring wrought iron pieces from Industrial Metal Supply. Set Designer Leslie Erganian drops in and displays a complete tea set and accessories she challenged her

52. Double Duty

Air Date: 2000-12-06

Many rooms furnishings have dual functions. Think of it as multi-tasking for your room. Whether it's a guest room that doubles as a home office or sewing room or a sofa that doubles as a bed for guests, it's all about multiple uses.

53. Family Rooms

Air Date: 2000-12-07

54. Contemporary Living

Air Date: 2000-12-08

55. Use What You've Got

Air Date: 2000-12-11

56. Classic Living / Traditional

Air Date: 2000-12-12

Just like there are classics in literature and music, there are classics in design as well. It's the style we know as traditiona,l and Christopher shows how it can be updated and tweaked while the designs and the lines remain the same.

57. The Sporting Life

Air Date: 2000-12-13

58. Whimsy

Air Date: 2000-12-14

During this episode Christopher shows how we can bring the joy of whimsical design into our homes. First, we visit Patrick McMahon at Cafe La Boheme to take a tour of their colorful wall treatments, mosaics and eclectic furnishings. Next author Fred Albert showcases outrageous dog houses featured in his book ""Barkitecture"". Our ""You Did It"" segment features the story book themed home of Judy Woodsmith who transformed a small run down home into a colorful and eccentric fairy tale cottage. Entertainment expert Deborah Fabricant pulls out all the stops with whimsical tablescape featuring bright silk butterflies, dragonflies and colorful pansy topiaries. Christopher demonstrates how to create a whimsical painted cornice box to update a window. International fashion and furniture designer Patty Shelabarger displays her extravagant and colorful clothing and furniture designs.

59. Enter Laughing

Air Date: 2000-12-15

60. No Room is an Island

Air Date: 2000-12-18

Christopher demonstrates how important furniture placement is to creating the right flow to any room. Instead of pushing all the furniture in the room up against the wall, you can create a more intimate setting by placing clusters of furniture in the center of the room.

1. Unique Digs

Air Date: 2001-09-07

Explore unusual homes and the design dilemmas that come with them.

2. Hi Kitsch

Air Date: 2001-09-17

Learn how to make kitsch work in your home.

3. Bright Ideas

Air Date: 2001-09-04

It's time to turn on your light-love!

4. Color Me Christopher

Air Date: 2001-07-06

Learn how to keep that home office practical and exciting! First, we're off to the Silicon Valley where designer Cindy Furino helps Netflix.com liven up their drab office cubicles. Then, Al Marco from FrameYourArt.com explains how to buy art and frame via his web-site. Next, Christopher takes on the common dilemma of the home office/guest bedroom. Christopher transforms it into an exciting, practical, and comfortable space complete with a day bed and folding writing desk. Back in studio, Christopher shows how to make the clever desk-day bed used in his home office room re-do. Then, Ken Leebow, author of several Internet guide books, stops by for a little Q & A. Finally, Christopher takes some time to answer a little viewer mail.

5. Industrial Living (2)

Air Date:

Learn great industrial ideas.

6. So You're Moving

Air Date: 2001-09-06

7. Transformation

Air Date: 2001-07-05

Want to learn the art of transformation? First, we take a tour of Mosaic Tile Supply in El Monte, CA. Owners Minerva Smith and Steven Baer discuss and demonstrate the art of mosaics and tile making. Back at the house, Annie Sloan demonstrates for Christopher how to create some unusual paint from colored powders, yogurt and eggs. Then, for another demo, Annie shows us how to decoupage mixing bowls into fancy serving dishes. Next, Gary Lord sings the praises of Aqua Finishing Solutions showing how to use their glazes for a textured metallic look. Another demo with Gary follows, this time to create an embossed look with a stencil and Aqua Finishing Solutions. Then Christopher transforms a ceiling with rattan blinds and wood paneling. Finally, stencil artist Jan Dressler demonstrates how to create 3D maps for your walls.

8. Mass Market Magic

Air Date: 2001-09-13

Learn how to make those large chain stores work for your design needs. First, Christopher navigates through Burlington Coat Factory and uses the ""Seven Layers of Design"" to put together a great bedroom. Back at the house, Christopher Lowell Show staffer, Michael Murphy does a show-and-tell of some mass market displays. Michael shows us just how creative one can be with furnishings from Cost Plus, Ikea, and Target. Next, Christopher looks through home design photos and describes how to get similar looks from chain stores. Then CL transforms a bedroom into an Asian inspired space using super-store merchandise. The end result is romantic, ""zen-sational"" space that is very affordable! Back in studio, Christopher shows how to create the faux windows used in the Asian room re-do. For today's You Did It! we visit the Dallas home of Sue Ritzman. Sue had the inspired idea to carry patterns from a single item in a room onto the walls and space around it. Finally, Christopher ends with a little v

9. Sew What

Air Date: 2001-09-14

Learn sewing tricks and cheats.

10. Clutter Cures

Air Date: 2001-07-06

Learn ways to clear out the cutter in your home and life!

11. Size Matters

Air Date: 2001-09-19

12. Seaside Chic

Air Date: 2001-09-10

A favorite Christopher Lowell Show theme: coastal living! To begin today's show, Christopher looks through photos of beach and ocean themed spaces. Then Christopher transforms a guest room into a seaside inspired space. In addition to building a great headboard, Christopher uses furniture from the owner's former beachfront home to help create a real coastal feeling. Back in studio, Christopher shows various color combinations of paint for whimsical and serious seaside themes. Next, Christopher demonstrates how to make the rowboat-like headboard from his guestroom re-do. Coast Living Magazine's Cathy Still Johnson joins Christopher to look through pictures of waterfront homes and discuss what items really bring out that seaside look. Finally, we get a visit from another Coast Living employee. Lacey Howard puts together a couple of beach-inspired tablescapes.

13. Who's the Boss? ... I Am

Air Date: 2001-09-20

Learn how to keep that home office practical and exciting! First, we're off to the Silicon Valley where designer Cindy Furino helps Netflix.com liven up their drab office cubicles. Then, Al Marco from FrameYourArt.com explains how to buy art and frame via his web-site. Next, Christopher takes on the common dilemma of the home office/guest bedroom. Christopher transforms it into an exciting, practical, and comfortable space complete with a day bed and folding writing desk. Back in studio, Christopher shows how to make the clever desk-day bed used in his home office room re-do. Then, Ken Leebow, author of several Internet guide books, stops by for a little Q & A. Finally, Christopher takes some time to answer a little viewer mail.

14. Smell the Roses

Air Date: 2001-09-21

15. Over the Top

Air Date: 2001-09-25

16. This Show Must Remain Open

Air Date: 2001-09-26

17. First, Last, and Security

Air Date: 2001-09-28

18. Second Time Around

Air Date: 2001-10-08

19. An Affair to Remember

Air Date: 2001-11-02

Create spaces that inspire romance in your own home!

20. On the Face of It

Air Date: 2001-07-06

21. Divine Do-Dads

Air Date: 2001-10-04

Today we celebrate those little embellishments that can really make a home. First, Christopher shows how to make your own tassels that are perfect for furniture, lamps, and more. Next, Lisa Morice creates a French vignette that focuses on a variety of fabulous trims. Rob Young from Van Dyke's Restorers visits to demonstrate how to use lin crusta on your walls. Then, Lisa Shepard, author of African Accents, stops by to show us how to make an African inspired coiled-cloth basket. Lisa also puts together a lovely table setting with more African influences. Nima Oberoi follows by bringing in a variety of sleek aluminum objects like dishes, frames and flower vases. Next, Romantic Homes' Kelly Lloyd shows us how to dress-ordinary objects with beads. For today's You Did It! we visit Pamela Czerwin in Oceanside, New York. Pamela loves Christmas and every year puts together elaborate trees with her children. Lastly, Christopher takes some time to read his viewer mail.

22. Primitive Chic

Air Date: 2001-10-05

23. Be Your Own Designer

Air Date: 2001-10-15

Explore your personal style by becoming your own designer. First, Christopher explains his theory of the Seven Psychological Layers that could help set your personal creativity free. Then, Diane Lane, author of the book Yes/No Design discusses her methods for trying to discover your own style. Christopher takes one of Diane's personality tests and the two discuss Christopher's tastes. In a Christopher Classic we re-visit a designer round table session with Harry Segil, Van-Martin Rowe, Francis Schultz, and Alexandra Stoddard. Next, Richard H. Emannele does a show-and-tell of his ironwork and discusses how he makes pieces from clients' designs. Christopher Lowell Show staffer Dana Neillie joins Christopher and Richard to demonstrate that metal work is something that your average person can learn. Together, she and Richard put together an iron mirror frame. Then, it's off to visit the Hawaiian home of stencil large artist Jan Dressler. Jan describes the stenciling techniques used in her

24. Hide and Chic

Air Date: 2001-07-05

25. Vanity Flair

Air Date: 2001-10-10

26. Retro Chic

Air Date: 2001-10-19

27. Born Again

Air Date: 2001-10-12

28. That's Entertaining

Air Date: 2001-07-04

Sensational parties; classy centerpieces; tabletop designs; picnics.

29. Living Outdoors

Air Date: 2001-10-16

30. Mobile Home Makeovers

Air Date: 2001-10-17

31. Spiritual Spaces

Air Date: 2001-10-11

Calming decor; tranquil studio; Asian-inspired items.

32. Christopher: A Day in the Life

Air Date: 2001-10-18

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of ""The Christopher Lowell Show"".

33. It's Only Natural

Air Date: 2001-10-29

Incorporate organic elements into your home with inspiration from today's show. First, soap star Nicholas Walker joins Christopher to discuss how his landscaping company worked with our host to re-do a courtyard and garden. Then, we're off to Washington State where artists George Little and David Lewis created an enchanting garden filled with beautiful plants that are actually made of concrete. Back in studio, Jean-Francois Paccanari gives a lesson in the palm-fiber furniture that his company makes. Next, Kaye Omeroid and Greg Freeman show us how custom carpets can work in conjunction with organic fiber rugs. Christopher follows with a demo of how you can layer organic rugs over not-so-nice carpeting. Then, Christopher shows how to create a padded headboard made from wood and rattan. Next, Sylvie Gil and Christopher review how Bolivar Tile made over the entryway of the Showcase House. Finally, Christopher answers a little viewer mail.

34. Wild & Woolly Windows

Air Date:

Learn some innovative updates and treatments for your windows.

35. Occasional Guest

Air Date: 2001-10-24

36. House Hub

Air Date: 2001-11-20

We explore how to make the most of kitchens and other gathering places of the home.

37. Zen-sational

Air Date: 2001-11-05

Learn how to create a stress-free home environment using Asian influences. First, Christopher looks through photos of rooms from 3 books that have a very meditative feeling. Then, Christopher does a show-and-tell of a few items that can really help create a ""zen-sational"" space. Next, Christopher shows the ""before"" of a Manhattan Beach small, plain bedroom to be transformed into a tranquil guest room. Back in studio, Christopher looks through tapestry and chenille paisley fabrics and discusses how they can be used to bring some calm to your home. Craig Olsen shows how combine various cultures to create a classic Asian-inspired room vignette. Christopher reveals the completed guest bedroom. Back in studio, he then shows how to distress and finish the cornice featured in the room re-do. Finally, Dawn Frankfort-Yun joins Christopher to show how to make candles and various pot-pourri mixtures.

38. Baby Boom

Air Date: 2001-10-23

39. It's Always Something

Air Date: 2001-10-31

Learn how to adapt your home to life's little challenges. First, we visit Susan and her husband who had some major disagreements about how to decorate their new home. Fortunately, designer Michael Buchanan saved the day and their marriage. For today's room makeover, Christopher turns a 10 by 10-foot room into a 50s retro-inspired ""His and Hers"" office space. Shelves and a Plexiglas divider provide privacy and storage. Back in studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make the Prouve shelves used in the previous office re-do. Then, Cliff Levin visits to discuss the need for proper ergonomics and do a show-and-tell of some body-friendly furniture. Next, we're off to Islamarada, Florida for another You Did It! segment. Dana Hope had to create a 100% dust and chemical free home as a result of her environmental allergies. Finally, Christopher wraps things up with some viewer mail.

40. Design Trek: The Next Generation

Air Date: 2001-10-25

In this episode we spotlight some new and upcoming designers. First, we visit the Los Angeles home of lawyer turned designer David Desmond. David shows us how he has exercised his newly found talents in his own apartment. Back in studio, Sherry Payne joins Christopher to discuss how she got interested in interior design and what organizations are out there to help you get started. Then, David Shearer stops by and fills us in on the recent trend toward 1950's American design. David brings by a few new pieces inspired by that era. Michael Buchanan follows with a walk through of a room vignette that he put together at the Christopher Lowell Show house. Michael also takes a moment to tell how he got involved in interior design. For this episode's You Did It!. we see the home of Darlene Tompt in Huntington Beach, California. Darlene took-on her overpowering white walls and transformed her house into a cozy space that she's very proud of. Finally, Bill Newkirk demonstrates how he does his ""w

41. Haute Interiors

Air Date: 2001-10-26

42. Here to Stay

Air Date: 2001-07-05

43. Tropicana

Air Date: 2001-11-06

44. Tenured Good Eyes

Air Date: 2001-11-07

46. Home Focal Points

Air Date: 2001-07-04

47. From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Air Date: 2001-11-02

48. The Art of Being Clever

Air Date: 2001-07-06

49. Outdoor Dynamics For Dummies

Air Date: 2001-07-04

50. Global Warming

Air Date: 2001-11-13

51. Flex Appeal

Air Date: 2001-11-09

52. Seven Layers

Air Date: 2001-07-05

53. Host for the Holidays

Air Date: 2001-11-22

54. You Did It Awards (1)

Air Date: 2001-11-14

The spotlight is on viewers who had the courage to transform their homes and their lives with the first annual ""You Did It"" awards.

55. Entrance Clearly Marked

Air Date: 2001-07-04

This show focuses on the front door. How to get to it and how to get through it.

56. Cinema Chic

Air Date: 2001-11-21

Add a touch of Hollywood style glamour to your home. Now reproducing the famous Dunbar furniture line is the Area Store in Los Angeles. Owner Bil Wilson gives us a guided tour full of classically styled pieces. Author of the book, ""The Last Remaining Seats"", Robert Berger joins Christopher to talk about his study of spectacular old movie houses. A visit to the famous James Oviat building in Los Angeles introduces us to the Cicada Restaurant which features dramatic glass décor. Stephanie Haymes made the most of the original space when she created the restaurant. Another glamour destination is, of course, Las Vegas. The Red Square restaurant in the Mandalay Bay Hotel inspires Christopher to demonstrate how to transform a chandelier into a dramatic fixture with fabric cascading from the ceiling down to the dining room table. Dragonette Decorative Arts celebrates the best of mid-century style. Owner Patrick Dragonette explains how the work of movie designers inspired the look of this perio

57. Best of Pampering Spaces

Air Date: 2001-11-15

This show is devoted to revisiting one of the most popular themes: ways to pamper ourselves.

58. Best of Savvy Surfaces

Air Date: 2001-11-19

This show features surface ideas from the past, along with new savvy suggestions.

59. Best of One Room Wonders

Air Date: 2001-11-26

Revisit your favorite ""One Room Wonders"" from the past.

60. Best of Special Occasions

Air Date: 2001-11-28

In-home entertaining tops the list of requests for this collection of Christopher's classic special occasions.

1. Outrageous Living: Outlandish Styles

Air Date: 2002-07-15

We're going to extremes. Extremes of décor, that is. It's about opening your mind to new creative experiences.

2. Industrial Magic

Air Date: 2002-07-16

Explore industrial design in the home space. This show debunks the myth that industrial design is cold and sterile.

3. You Did It Awards (2)

Air Date: 2002-07-17

It's all about celebrating the viewer for the Second Annual ""You Did It!"" Awards. The show rewards the talent and creativity of viewers who were inspired enough by the show to make changes in their homes and lives.

4. Potpourri

Air Date: 2002-07-18

It's a potpourri of different design ideas in this show. All the segments were ones Christopher loved, but didn't fit into one of the more traditionally themed shows.

5. Shifting Into Neutral: Road Show Clips

Air Date: 2002-07-19

It's Christopher's Seven Layers of Design, with a twist: This time it's about redoing the layers with the furniture and accessories that you already have. Christopher starts with a room furnished with a hodgepodge of mismatched furniture, old upholstery, various accessories, framed pictures hung haphazardly, etc.

6. Unique Digs/Rooms

Air Date: 2002-07-22

Explore unusual living spaces, those one of a kind homes that don't look like homes, across the United States.

8. A River Runs Through It

Air Date: 2002-07-24

It's all about re-arranging furniture to make the most out of our floor plans, maximize versatility, comfort and style in rooms.

9. Primal Schemes: Rustic/Regal

Air Date: 2002-07-25

Go ape and follow your primal instincts. It's decorating back to the basics.

10. Monochromatic

Air Date: 2002-07-26

Explore all aspects and styles of monochromatic design. It's all about color and how a variation on a subtle palette of simple color provides a textural layering of hue compatible shades in a single theme setting.

11. Big Little Spaces

Air Date: 2002-07-29

Explore big ideas for small spaces. Small spaces can present big challenges, but as Christopher tells us, we need to use ""the less is more"" principle.

12. Country Reinterpreted

Air Date: 2002-07-30

Explore country design that's sophisticated, not rural. Christopher explains that the country look is less bumpkin and more updated, fresher, newer and global.

13. Casting Couch: Layer 3

Air Date: 2002-07-31

Explore upholstered furniture — Layer #3 of Christopher's Seven Layers of Design. Remember, upholstered furniture includes anything you can sit down on. These are the pieces that define our rooms and allow you to linger.

14. Bodacious Bidets: Bathrooms

Air Date: 2002-08-01

Today, we skip to the loo. It's all about great bathroom design, transforming your water closet from a functional space to a spa.

15. Out on a Whim

Air Date: 2002-08-02

Explore fanciful interiors with just a touch of whimsy.

16. Eclectic Design

Air Date: 2002-08-05

Explore new creative elements. No cookie cutter designs here.

17. The Whole 9 Yards: Layer 4: Accent Fabric

Air Date: 2002-08-06

It's all about accent fabrics, Layer #4 of Christopher's Seven Layers of Design. Since fabric can transform the mood of rooms and how you feel about them, this show is all about learning how to utilize them.

18. Zen Master Christopher

Air Date: 2002-08-07

It's all about restoring peace and calm to home décor and creating areas that inspire stress-free living.

19. Guest Stars: Guest Bedrooms

Air Date: 2002-08-08

It's all about taking the stress out of visits by guests.

20. The Time Machine: Retro

Air Date: 2002-08-09

It's all about digging up the past and throwing it into the future. That is, retro classics celebrating the past with designs that transcend time.

21. Indoor Alfresco

Air Date: 2002-08-12

How do you create harmonious homes from the outside in? Christopher shows us how, by bringing the spirit of the outdoors in.

22. Over the Rainbow

Air Date: 2002-08-13

Explore color and its power to transform the mood and style of our rooms.

23. Bachelor Pad

Air Date: 2002-08-14

Explore interiors with a masculine touch.

24. Dreamscape

Air Date: 2002-08-15

It's all about giving yourself permission to dream, discovering your inner self, and creating a physical environment that reflects those beliefs.

25. Guilty Pleasures: Smell the Rose

Air Date: 2002-08-16

It's all about extravagance and indulgence.

26. Walk Into the Light

Air Date: 2002-08-19

It's all about Layer Seven of Christopher's Seven Layers of Design. That is, plants and lighting and how they make a great tag team to create shadow and texture for our rooms.

27. Lofty Living

Air Date: 2002-08-20

Explore living in a loft and face the design challenges in dividing up the space.

28. Enduring Traditions

Air Date: 2002-08-21

Explore timeless design.

29. Thanks For Sharing

Air Date: 2002-08-22

It's all about learning to share spaces, whether you're a spouse, a sibling, or a roommate. It's also learning to combine both masculine and feminine elements.

30. Horse Sense: Layer 5: Non-Upholstered Furniture

Air Date: 2002-08-23

Explore the workhorses of home furnishing: non-upholstored furniture, the fifth layer of Christopher's Seven Layers of Design.

31. Partee Show

Air Date: 2002-08-26

It's all about entertaining and opening your home to family and friends.

32. Sleight of Hand: Art of Disguise

Air Date: 2002-08-27

Learn a few tricks at home to disguise problems around the house. It's about using what you have to transform things in your home that you're not quite happy with.

33. Old World Techniques

Air Date: 2002-08-28

It's all about embracing the rich traditions of old world design.

34. Wizard of Odds and Ends

Air Date: 2002-08-29

If flea market shopping is up your alley, this is the episode for you. It's all about creating cozy lived-in interiors by turning trash into treasures.

35. Living Design/Eco: Environmental Consciousness

Air Date: 2002-08-30

It's all about eco-friendly design!

36. Sixth Sense

Air Date: 2002-09-03

It's Layer Six of Christopher's Seven Layers of Design, all about accessories.

37. I Do. I Do.: Entertaining Budgets

Air Date: 2002-09-04

How do you make your wedding day a day to remember forever? Christopher has some great ideas. It's all about the joy of marriage and taking the stress away.

38. Double Duty Rooms

Air Date: 2002-09-05

It's all about making the most out of every available space, and making your spaces work overtime.

39. Around the World in 80 Days

Air Date: 2002-09-06

Explore design ideas from around the world.

40. Transformation: Creativity

Air Date: 2002-09-09

It's about raising your creative awareness, putting aside fears, and embracing the creative process.

41. Who Knew?: The Art of Being Clever

Air Date: 2002-09-10

It's time to be clever with materials and furniture, working with what you've got and recognizing the potential in something.

42. Calm-adations

Air Date: 2002-09-12

It's all about the fine art of relaxing, letting go of stress and creating a sense of calm and tranquility.

43. Maximized Spaces: Utility Rooms, Attics, Basements

Air Date: 2002-09-13

How to maximize your attic, basement, and garage.

44. Cinema Magic

Air Date: 2002-09-30

It's all about bringing the magic and glamour of Hollywood influence into your home.

45. First Impressions

Air Date: 2002-10-01

It's all about entryways to your home and how they create a first impression.

46. Touchy Feely

Air Date: 2002-10-02

It's all about textures and surfaces.

47. Greatest Room on Earth

Air Date: 2002-10-03

It's all about seeing the world through a child's eyes as you decorate a child's room.

48. Shore Chic

Air Date: 2002-10-04

Explore coastal living. It's all about bringing calm into your home using shore chic.

49. The Seven Layers

Air Date: 2002-10-07

It's decorating made easy by doing it one layer at a time. Christopher breaks down the decorating process into manageable steps.

50. Slumberjack

Air Date: 2002-10-08

Explore ways to theme a bedroom using color, transparency and textured fabric. Christopher creates a wonderful bedroom out of an awkward space by finding exactly where to place the bed.

51. Someone's in the Kitchen

Air Date: 2002-10-09

Cook up some great ideas for your kitchen.

52. Pretty in Paint

Air Date: 2002-10-10

Learn about layers one and two of Christopher's Seven Layers of Design. It's paint, architecture and flooring and how they provide the backdrop for everything in your home.

53. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Home Office)

Air Date: 2002-10-11

Those who work at home will appreciate these new design approaches for your home office.

54. Holiday Show

Air Date: 2002-12-18

Decorating with garland; matching Christmas tree colors with a home's interior; candlesticks; a woman with one million ornaments.

1. Bodacious Bedrooms

Air Date: 2003-05-05

We're exploring bedrooms with wake-up style!

2. Mars vs. Venus (2)

Air Date: 2003-05-06

Men and women approach the world from different points of view and their ideas about home design are often as different as interior and exterior.

3. Women With Tools

Air Date: 2003-05-07

Following in the footsteps of Rosie the Riveter, we show that a woman wearing a tool belt is the height of fashion.

4. Coming Clean

Air Date: 2003-05-08

Christopher sweeps away the myths about cleaning in this show.

5. Sex and the City

Air Date: 2003-05-09

This show is about finding whatever you need to unlock your personal creativity. If your spirit is soaring, your home will reflect the joy you feel.

6. Six Feet Under

Air Date: 2003-05-12

This show focuses on preparation for the hereafter.

7. Bath and Beyond

Air Date: 2003-05-13

We're talking about master baths that go beyond the ordinary, new trends in bathroom fixtures and a ""Design Doctor"" bathroom makeover extraordinaire.

8. Junk to Jewel

Air Date: 2003-05-14

How to take decorative diamonds in the rough from flea markets and antique shops and turn them into polished jewels.

9. Inside Out

Air Date: 2003-05-15

It's all about using interior design to make outdoor spaces as beautiful and inviting as indoor rooms.

10. Living For Less

Air Date: 2003-05-16

Good design used to be expensive but not anymore. We show ways to acquire good design without breaking the bank.

11. Do-Gooders

Air Date: 2003-05-19

We salute people from all over America who are changing the world for the better.

12. Life Changes

Air Date: 2003-05-20

We show how design can play an integral part of your recovery from life changes such as the loss of a loved one.

13. Temporary Living

Air Date: 2003-05-21

We take a look at ways to make temporary living space seem like your permanent home.

14. Warm and Fuzzy Office

Air Date: 2003-05-22

If you work out of a home office, here's how to maximize the space and make it feel homey as well.

15. Mother of Invention

Air Date: 2003-05-23

We celebrate the spirit of creativity by meeting some of the most inventive people in America.

16. Small Places

Air Date: 2003-05-26

Small can be beautiful when you design for small places.

17. From Here to Maternity

Air Date: 2003-05-27

We'll show you how to re-do your child's room but we still haven't figured out how to keep it clean.

18. Details! Details!

Air Date: 2003-05-28

Design is in the details, and details are what bring a room to life. This show is about how to choose the right accessories for your home.

19. Cool Quizine

Air Date: 2003-05-29

If you can't stand the heat, at least have a cool looking kitchen! We're looking at the coolest looking kitchens and coolest kitchen accessories.

20. Best in Show

Air Date: 2003-05-30

We're going to the dogs in a program about pets and pet accessories.

21. Detox

Air Date: 2003-06-02

We're taking a look at ways of making your home serene and healthy.

22. Fear Factor

Air Date: 2003-06-03

Learn to face your design phobias and overcome your fears about decorating your home.

23. Decadent Dining

Air Date: 2003-06-04

There are times when you entertain a guest when you want to go overboard. Decadent dining will show you how!

24. Heart to Home

Air Date: 2003-06-05

How your personal identity and ethnic heritage can influence and reflect your interior style.

25. I Do! I Think

Air Date: 2003-06-06

Planning a wedding can make anyone have cold feet but on today's show we find ways to make your wedding an event that you can enjoy.

26. Extreme Entertaining

Air Date: 2003-06-09

Explore over-the-top entertaining ideas. Everything from plants that look like animals to edible bugs!

27. It's Just Color

Air Date: 2003-06-10

Are you intimidated about choosing a color? On this show you'll learn to be brave when it comes to color.

28. Hollywood Babylon

Air Date: 2003-06-11

Today's show is about giving your house some Hollywood glamour!

29. Marvey Mod

Air Date: 2003-06-12

Explore the groovy retro style of the 1960s and 1970s.

30. Fashion Future

Air Date: 2003-06-13

Fashion design and designers are increasingly influencing interior design.

31. Size Doesn't Matter

Air Date: 2003-06-16

Don't overlook the small spaces in your home. We show you some big ideas for your small rooms.

32. Follow Your Dreams

Air Date: 2003-06-17

We'll inspire you to follow your dreams by meeting a group of people who have followed theirs.

33. Animal House

Air Date: 2003-06-18

The theme of today's show is temporary living, with an emphasis on college life and first apartments.

34. Home Honchos

Air Date: 2003-06-19

More of us are working from our home, either full or part time, and today's show will help you create a functional and stylish home office.

35. You Gotta Be Kidding

Air Date: 2003-06-20

Today's show features over-the-top decorating ideas.

36. Go Global

Air Date: 2003-06-23

We go around the world for the flavor of different decorating styles.

37. Soprano Decorating

Air Date: 2003-06-24

We'll make you an offer you can't refuse — a show about Italian design.

38. Becoming a Designer

Air Date: 2003-06-25

Have you ever wanted to become an interior designer? On this show, we'll answer some of your questions.

39. 7 Layers Al Fresco

Air Date: 2003-06-26

A complete show that will take you through the Seven Layers of Design. But this time we take you outdoors to do some exterior decorating.

40. Easy Entertaining

Air Date: 2003-06-27

Do you drive yourself crazy planning a party? Well, slow down. Today's show is all about ""easy entertaining.""

41. It's a Shore Thing

Air Date: 2003-06-30

Whether you live by the ocean or just wish you did, this show will bring the seashore to your interiors.

42. Cook This

Air Date: 2003-07-01

Today's show features easy ways to make great meals and entertain without the hassle.

43. Common Area

Air Date: 2003-07-02

You don't have to check in to check out great interior design ideas from public spaces such as hotels.

44. Romance in the Air

Air Date: 2003-07-03

Good interior design can enhance a relationship. On today's show, we'll show you how to keep your home and your relationship together.

45. Do It Yourself (a.k.a. How-to TV)

Air Date: 2003-07-04

Today's show explores the amazingly popular phenomenon of ""how-to TV.""

46. Do-Gooders (2)

Air Date: 2003-07-07

47. Hello There, Pilgrim

Air Date: 2003-07-08

48. Another Day in the Life

Air Date: 2003-07-09

49. Weekend V.I.P.

Air Date: 2003-07-10

50. Open Mic Friday

Air Date: 2003-07-11

51. And We're Walking

Air Date: 2003-07-14

52. Take Out Decor

Air Date: 2003-07-15

53. Just Because

Air Date: 2003-07-16

54. Best of Glass House

Air Date: 2003-07-17

55. Best of Design Doctor

Air Date: 2003-07-18