About this season
From HGTV Website: Decorating Cents is for homeowners who care about and want variety in home decor, but are trying to stay within an affordable budget. In each episode, host Joan Steffend and guest designers provide room makeovers costing less than $500, ways to turn trash into treasures and tips on making a room feel and look fresh just by rearranging furniture and adding a few inexpensive accessories. Decorating Cents is intended to inspire viewers to use inexpensive objects and their own ingenuity to decorate. The program is not designed to give specific step-by-step instructions or resources. Details are provided on HGTV.com when available.
Episodes (13)
1. Pastel Nursery and More
Aired 3 October 1998 • 22 min
Joan Steffend and Joan MacDowell transform an expecting couple's home office into a nursery.
2. Kitchen Makeover
Aired 10 October 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Nancy make over a bland kitchen that lacks color and texture.
3. Family Room and More
Aired 17 October 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Courtney transform three rooms for a family with six girls.
4. Porch Makeover and More
Aired 24 October 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Nan tackle a screened-in porch and dining room to create flow and elegance in both rooms.
5. Traditional Home Office
Aired 31 October 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Greg revamp an old study to bring function and style into the office space.
6. One Room Living
Aired 7 November 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Courtney declutter and make over a rental space for a woman using leftover dorm furniture.
7. Family Room Makeover
Aired 14 November 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Nadia warm up a family room with English touches and a safari look.
8. Rustic Bathroom
Aired 21 November 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Nancy make over a lower-level bathroom using rustic touches and polished accessories, all for under $500.
9. Tranquil Bedroom
Aired 28 November 1998 • 22 min
Host Joan Steffend and interior designer Ann Sundet transform a cold contemporary master bedroom into a calm, natural retreat for under $500.
10. Girl's Bedroom and More
Aired 12 December 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Peggy declutter a young girl's room and give it a youthful style using her favorite color.
11. Dramatic Kitchen Update
Aired 19 December 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Nan create a country kitchen out of a drab, earth-toned one that hasn't seen changes since the 1980s.
12. Fantasy Playroom and More
Aired 26 December 1998 • 22 min
Joan and Nadia rearrange two young girls' bedroom to give them more space to play.
13. French Country Bedroom
Aired 2 January 1999 • 22 min
Joan and Nan transform an all-white bedroom using a French country design.