A store manager from Reading will star on a Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters on BBC One tonight.
Aspiring designers will compete to transform show homes, shops, restaurants and bar in front of judges including Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Mary Portas and Michelle Ogundehin.
In episode one of the third season, airing at 9pm, ten contestants will arrive at a brand-new design hub in Brighton and among them will be 41-year-old Reading resident dean.
“I’ve always loved the show and went back and forth before applying as I didn’t have much experience in doing interior design apart from my own home over lockdown,” said Dean.
“I only applied five minutes before the deadline closed, but wanted to teach my two sons that you can do anything you put your mind to if you believe in yourself.”
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“My mum was my biggest design inspiration as when I was growing up I didn’t see any black interiors on TV.
“My mum would always experiment with her interior design at home and taught me so much and now it’s important for me to inspire the next generation.”
Dean’s first challenge will be to convert five upmarket rental apartments in Manchester into cool, contemporary spaces with a teammate and just £1,500.
“I expected it to be very intense, but also fun as you get to really push yourself and work with talented designers.
“The show completely lived up to that and I learnt so much about myself and other designers, and what it would be like to be interior designer full time”
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At the end of the task the teams will return to Brighton design studio, where two must face the judges.
After a tense conversation as they try to justify their design decisions, the first elimination takes place.
“It was truly nerve racking and exciting all at the same time, a bit like a rollercoaster ride,” Dean said.
“As you always question your own designs and if have you done enough, and more importantly hit the brief.
“No one wanted to go home first so the pressure was really on. It was like waiting to see if you’d passed your driving test.”
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