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First off, I love the show, the designers, the judges (I think Margaret is awesomely sophisticated and Kelly is gorgeous! Kind of looks like 80s supermodel Paulina Porizkova). Anyway, I think that Carisa's room was cool, hip, funky, but not an Elle Decor cover at all...not that it wasn't "upscale-chic", but Elle Decor is more "upscale-stodgy" (though I subscribe to and love the magazine!). Andrea's room was very Elle Decor (I am surprised she got voted off, but in MY opinion I think the judges are guided to pick who America will like the most, and I think Matt and Carisa are probably better liked by the public and would keep ratings up whereas Andrea was kind of dark and gothic). It was classy, stylish, and elegant, but I think the two accent chairs would've been better suited if they were higher backed and less chuncky. Now, Matt's room....it was simply brilliant in style, elegance, old-Hollywood glamour, you name it, it has it. BUT....anyone get the feeling his "client" was a Beverly Hills psychiatrist? The "lay down on the couch and tell me all about it" design was quite apparent and the matching chairs on either side was perfect for the shrink to choose where to sit and take notes. I can see why judge Kelly thought the placement was nice though. At glance, it does appear ever-so-chic and expensive. Margaret would probably agree it is a typical Elle Decor covershot, as often times their featured rooms resemble this with the odd placement of furniture. Works though.