The competition pits 10 amateur interior designers against each other[3] for a chance to win a commercial contract.[4] Each week, a different challenge is set,[5] designed to test their ability to meet various client briefs in different commercial and residential settings. Across the series, the contenders redesign commercial spaces, from shops to restaurants and salons.[6]
Series overview
| Series |
Episodes |
Premiere |
Finale |
Winner |
| 1 |
8 |
14 August 2019 |
2 October 2019 |
Cassie Nicholas |
| 2 |
8 |
2 February 2021 |
23 March 2021 |
Lynsey Ford |
| 3 |
8 |
9 March 2022 |
27 April 2022 |
Banjo Beale |
| 4 |
8 |
7 March 2023 |
25 April 2023 |
Monika Charchula |
| 5 |
8 |
12 March 2024 |
30 April 2024 |
Roisin Quinn |
| 6 |
8 |
10 April 2025 |
29 May 2025 |
John Cooper |
| 7 |
8 |
21 April 2026 |
9 June 2026 |
Lia Gold |
Series 1 (2019)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| Cassie Nicholas |
31 |
Antiques dealer |
Winner |
| Frank Newbold |
22 |
Interiors stylist |
Runner up |
| Ju DePaula |
40 |
Interiors consultant |
3rd place |
| Nicki Bamford-Bowes |
41 |
Graphic designer |
4th place |
| Kyle Broughton-Frew |
28 |
Design graduate |
5th place |
| Jerome Gardener |
25 |
Restaurant manager |
6th place |
| Verity Coleman |
34 |
Retired army officer |
7th/8th place |
| Terian Tilston |
30 |
Solicitor |
7th/8th place |
| Trish Coggans |
54 |
Social worker |
9th place |
| Jim Biddulph |
32 |
Design writer |
10th place |
Results summary
| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Cassie |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
HIGH |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
WIN |
WIN |
Winner |
| Frank |
WIN |
SAFE |
BTM2 |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
BTM2 |
BTM2 |
Runner-up |
| Ju |
LOW |
BTM4 |
WIN |
WIN |
WIN |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Nicki |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
HIGH |
BTM3 |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Kyle |
WIN |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Jerome |
BTM3 |
WIN |
BTM2 |
ELIM |
|
| Verity |
WIN |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Terian |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Trish |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Jim |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
Series 2 (2021)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| Lynsey Ford |
36 |
Architect |
Winner |
| Siobhan Murphy
| 42 |
NHS worker |
Runner up |
| Micaela Sharp |
33 |
Upholsterer |
Joint 3rd place |
| Paul Moneypenny |
32 |
Retail manager |
| Charlotte Beevor |
28 |
Textile designer |
5th place |
| Barbara Ramani |
34 |
Former visual merchandiser |
6th place |
| Peter Grech |
33 |
Former doctor |
7th place |
| Jonathan "Jon" Burns |
45 |
Beauty retail executive |
8th place |
| Amy Wilson |
43 |
Full-time mother |
9th place |
| Mona Wishkahi |
38 |
Film set designer |
10th place |
Results summary
| Contestant |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Lynsey |
WIN |
SAFE |
WIN |
BTM4 |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
WIN |
Winner |
| Siobhan |
BTM4 |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM4 |
WIN |
SAFE |
SAFE |
Runner-up |
| Micaela |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
BTM3 |
WIN |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Paul |
SAFE |
WIN |
LOW |
WIN |
HIGH |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Charlotte |
BTM2 |
SAFE |
WIN |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Barbara |
BTM4 |
WIN |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Peter |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Jon |
WIN |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Amy |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Mona |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
Series 3 (2022)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| Banjo Beale |
35 |
Cheesemonger & marketer |
Winner |
| Amy Davies |
38 |
Print designer & illustrator |
Runner up |
| Paul Andrews |
52 |
Visual merchandiser |
3rd place |
| Fran Lee |
38 |
Fashion stylist |
4th place |
| Dean Powell |
41 |
Store manager |
5th place |
| Molly Coath |
23 |
Business administrator |
6th place |
| Abi Davis |
27 |
Luxecycler |
7th/8th place |
| Rochelle Dalphinis |
34 |
Team coordinator |
7th/8th place |
| Peter Anderson |
63 |
Hairdresser |
9th place |
| Richard O'Gorman |
29 |
Interior stylist |
10th place |
Results summary
| Contestant |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Banjo |
HIGH |
WIN |
BTM2 |
WIN |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM2 |
Winner |
| Amy |
BTM4 |
SAFE |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM3 |
BTM3 |
WIN |
Runner-up |
| Paul |
BTM4 |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
WIN |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Fran |
WIN |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Dean |
SAFE |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Molly |
BTM4 |
SAFE |
BTM2 |
ELIM |
|
| Abi |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Rochelle |
HIGH |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Peter |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Richard |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
Series 4 (2023)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| Monika Charchula |
32 |
Furniture artist |
Winner |
| Jack Kinsey |
27 |
Interiors shop owner |
Runner-up |
| Tom Power |
47 |
Waiter |
3rd place |
| Temi Johnson |
37 |
Criminal defence lawyer |
4th place |
| Peter Irvine |
34 |
Visual stylist |
5th place |
| Ry Elliott |
28 |
Assistant interior designer |
6th place |
| Charlotte Fisher |
36 |
Lawyer |
7th/8th place |
| Joanne Hardcastle |
51 |
Foster carer |
7th/8th place |
| Buse Gurbuz |
28 |
Interior designer |
9th place |
| Karl Mok |
31 |
Architectural designer |
10th place |
Results summary
| Contestant |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Monika |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
BTM3 |
Winner |
| Jack |
SAFE |
HIGH |
WIN |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
BTM3 |
Runner-up |
| Tom |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM4 |
WIN |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Temi |
BTM4 |
WIN |
SAFE |
WIN |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Peter |
BTM4 |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Ry |
SAFE |
WIN |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Charlotte |
WIN |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Joanne |
BTM4 |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Buse |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Karl |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
Series 5 (2024)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| Roisin Quinn |
30 |
Former travel advisor |
Winner |
| Matt Smith-Wood |
25 |
Bathroom designer |
Runner-up |
| Ben Irurzun |
33 |
Lingerie designer |
3rd Place |
| Anthony Ray |
35 |
Stay-at-home dad/interior stylist |
4th place |
| Francesca Kletz |
36 |
Textiles maker & teacher |
5th place |
| Domnall Starkie |
46 |
Illustrator, artist and shop owner |
6th place |
| Hannah Drakeford |
40 |
Interior designer |
7th/8th place |
| Jessica "Jess" du Preez |
35 |
Upholsterer |
7th/8th place |
| Ash Appleton |
57 |
Interior therapist |
9th place |
| Sheree Millington |
36 |
Copywriter |
10th place |
Results summary
| Contestant |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Roisin |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
WIN |
BTM3 |
BTM2 |
WIN |
Winner |
| Matt |
HIGH |
WIN |
HIGH |
WIN |
BTM3 |
WIN |
BTM2 |
Runner-up |
| Ben |
WIN |
BTM3 |
BTM4 |
SAFE |
SAFE |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Anthony |
LOW |
SAFE |
WIN |
SAFE |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Francesca |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM2 |
ELIM |
|
| Domnall |
HIGH |
WIN |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Hannah |
BTM3 |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Jess |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Ash |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Sheree |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
Series 6 (2025)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| John Cooper |
46 |
Design Technology Teacher |
Winner |
| Rita Millat |
42 |
Visual Merchandising Consultant |
Runner up |
| Craig Masson |
58 |
Giftware Designer |
3rd place |
| Briony Ace |
35 |
Homewear Retailer |
4th place |
| Victoria Scott |
31 |
Project Director |
5th place |
| Bradley Dreha |
25 |
Social Media Executive |
6th place |
| Ayisha Onuorah |
33 |
Design Student & Model |
7th/8th place |
| Holly Ramsay |
25 |
Fabric Designer |
7th/8th place |
| Emma Carvell |
53 |
Art & Textiles Teacher |
9th place |
| Ese Johnson |
27 |
Public Health Development Manager |
10th place |
Results summary
| Contestant |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| John |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
BTM3 |
BTM3 |
WIN |
BTM2 |
Winner |
| Rita |
WIN |
SAFE |
SAFE |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM2 |
WIN |
Runner-up |
| Craig |
SAFE |
SAFE |
WIN |
WIN |
BTM3 |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Briony |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
WIN |
BTM3 |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Victoria |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
SAFE |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Bradley |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Ayisha |
SAFE |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Holly |
SAFE |
WIN |
ELIM |
|
| Emma |
BTM3 |
ELIM |
|
| Ese |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
Series 7 (2026)
Contestants
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Outcome |
| Lia Gold |
34 |
Retail Inventory Control & Home Stager |
Winner |
| Sophie Newlands |
36 |
Specialist Painter |
Runner up |
| Emmely Elgersma |
35 |
Artist & Football Coach |
3rd |
| Duran Abdullah |
|
Dancer & Choreographer |
4th |
| Ajeet Jugnauth |
38 |
Creative Industries Consultant |
5th |
| Jonni Knight |
31 |
Stage School Manager |
6th |
| Ben Smith |
28 |
Outdoor Furniture Designer |
7th/8th |
| Kate Hewitt |
42 |
Content Creator |
7th/8th |
| Frankie Ratford |
42 |
Graphic Designer |
9th |
| Teo Villacci |
29 |
Graphic Designer |
10th |
Results summary
| Contestant |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Lia |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
WIN |
BTM4 |
WIN |
BTM3 |
Winner |
| Sophie |
SAFE |
WIN |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
BTM4 |
WIN |
BTM2 |
Runner-up |
| Emmely |
BTM3 |
BTM3 |
WIN |
SAFE |
WIN |
BTM2 |
ELIM |
|
| Duran |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
BTM3 |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Ajeet |
SAFE |
SAFE |
WIN |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Jonni |
SAFE |
SAFE |
BTM4 |
ELIM |
|
| Ben |
WIN |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Kate |
BTM3 |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Frankie |
SAFE |
ELIM |
|
| Teo |
ELIM |
|
- The contestant won Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant was the runner-up of Interior Design Masters.
- The contestant received the most positive critiques of the week or making part of winning team.
- The contestant received positive judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant received negative judges' critiques but was ultimately declared safe.
- The contestant was on the bottom for that week.
- The contestant was eliminated.
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