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Under $1000 Room Refresh: Decorating Cents Rebooted
20 Jul
Summary
- Decorating Cents revived on YouTube with a budget makeover challenge.
- New episode features a $999 family room transformation.
- Fans have mixed reactions to the show's nostalgic return.
HGTV has brought back "Decorating Cents" with a new pilot episode now available on YouTube. The revived series focuses on budget-friendly home transformations, with the premiere episode demonstrating a complete family room refresh for just $999.
New hosts Lauren Makk, Cole Curis, and Evette Rios utilize custom builds and DIY projects to create stylish and functional spaces. This approach echoes the original show's ethos, which aired from 1997 to 2008 and was hosted by Joan Steffend.
The show gained recent attention after clips of its unique designs went viral. Steffend acknowledged the show's late 90s/early 2000s aesthetic, noting the emphasis on creativity led to both successful and less conventional outcomes.
Fan reception to the revival is varied, with many expressing enthusiasm for relatable, cost-effective design solutions. However, some viewers have shared reservations about the show's return, questioning its relevance or execution.
