Designer Sources
Episode 29 · 1999-10-15

Episode overview
This show is filled with top designers who share their secrets for stylish success. First, designers Alexandra Stoddard, Van-Martin Rowe, Frances Schultz and HaRry Segil join Christopher at his house for a roundtable discussion about forming relationships with their clients. At a NYC workshop, we meet the ""Prince of Chintz"", Mario Buatta and see how his designs are taken from a paper sketch to a finished piece of furniture. Universal City Walk visitors answer the question ""what's the biggest decorating mistake you ever made?"" Christopher's designer roundtable continues their conversation, this time focusing on some of the common decorating problem areas people run into while working on their own homes. Jan Jessup of Calico Corners shows how her company's catalog allows you to design your own custom furniture through mix and match frame styles and fabrics. The members of the roundtable define their personal styles and inspirations. A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art store offers
60 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Test of Time1999-09-06
2. Every Inch Counts1999-09-06
3. Paint is Cheap
4. Living in the Millennium1999-09-06
5. Hold Everything
6. Flea Market Finds
7. One Room Living
8. Added Touches
9. Designs for Better Living
10. The Natural Look
11. Let There Be Light1999-09-29
12. Wall to Wall Magic
13. Home Displays1999-10-04
14. Passport Interiors
15. Quick and Easy Design Looks
16. Archutectural Classics
17. Contented Cottage1999-10-07
18. Child's Play1999-10-07
19. Use What You've Got1999-10-08
20. Grand Entrances (1)1999-10-08
21. Easy Comfort1999-10-11
22. All in the Family Room1999-10-11
23. What Your Style?1999-10-12
24. Special Spaces1999-10-12
25. The Artist in All of Us1999-10-13
26. American Dream1999-10-13
27. Creative Spaces1999-10-14
28. In Black and White1999-10-14
29. Designer Sources1999-10-15
30. Art of Disguise (1)1999-10-15
31. Kids Live Here, Too1999-10-18
32. Down by the Sea1999-10-18
33. Party Time1999-10-19
34. Comfort Zone1999-10-19
35. Public Places / Private Spaces1999-10-20
36. Opening Up New Ideas1999-10-20
37. Squeaky Clean1999-10-21
38. Italian Influences1999-10-21
39. Company's Coming1999-10-22
40. It's a Fine Romance1999-10-22
41. Designing with Water1999-10-25
42. Kitchen Kozy1999-10-25
43. Indoor / Outdoor Living1999-10-26
44. Cozy Corner1999-10-26
45. A House of Art and Soul1999-10-27
46. Room to Live In1999-10-27
47. Sleep Tight1999-10-28
48. Four-Legged Roommates1999-10-28
49. Sunday Afternoon1999-10-29
50. Vintage Vamp1999-10-29
51. Industrial Interiors1999-11-01
52. Out on a Wire1999-11-01
53. Room Tones1999-11-02
54. Portable Palaces1999-11-02
55. Hand Made Homes1999-11-03
56. Intuitive Interiors1999-11-03
57. Welcome Home1999-11-04
58. Handyman Special1999-11-04
59. Back to Our Roots1999-11-05
60. 7 Layers of Design1999-11-05