Alan Carr has promised that the seventh series of Interior Design Masters will be 'bigger, bolder, and quite frankly more bonkers' as he returns to host the BBC show. The new season sees 10 designers transform eight incredible spaces, from Dorset beach huts to castle hotels, with the winner earning their own homewares range.
Speaking about the upcoming series, Carr said: 'What I love about the show is the different personalities, the design hacks and most of all the transformations. I think the show has such a dedicated following that we didn't want to change it up too much, but there are a few surprises along the way.' He highlighted the first episode's beach hut challenge on the South Coast as a standout, noting the difficulty of working with limited space.
Judge Michelle Ogundehin echoed the sentiment, describing the series as 'more confident than ever'. She said: 'The level of talent is high, but what I really love is the range of perspectives. You're not just seeing people decorate, you're seeing how differently people think about space, and how those decisions play out under real pressure.'
Carr also revealed a behind-the-scenes mishap where a designer stencilled countries onto a wall in a colour that he compared to 'damp patches', prompting a swift repaint. He admitted: 'Maybe I can be a bit too honest sometimes!'
The host shared a new design trick he learned this series: colour drenching. 'Be bold, grab the tin of paint with the boldest colour and drench, drench, drench! It can literally transform a room and it's so easy!'
Reflecting on the show's impact, Carr said: 'For me it's getting to know the designers and see how they flourish after the show ends. Amy has designed wallpaper for my house, Peter just recently sent me a rug from his new collection... It's so lovely to see all this talent being used – I feel like a proud dad!'
