Decorating Cents

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1997-10-07

Last Air Date: 2009-04-13

Number of Seasons: 31

Number of Episodes: 404

Networks: HGTV

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Top Cast

Joan Steffend as Self - Host
Robb Whittlef as Self - Trash to Treasure Host
Jeff Meyer as Self - Carpenter
Sasha Andreev as Self - Trash to Treasure Host
Natalie Lewis as Self - Designer
Nan Sloan as Self - Designer
Stephanie Lydecker as Self - Host
Scott Kelsen as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (1997) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (1998) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (1998) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (1998) - (13 Episodes)

Season 5 (1998) - (13 Episodes)

Season 6 (1998) - (13 Episodes)

Season 7 (1999) - (13 Episodes)

Season 8 (1999) - (13 Episodes)

Season 9 (1999) - (13 Episodes)

Season 10 (2000) - (13 Episodes)

Season 11 (2000) - (13 Episodes)

Season 12 (2001) - (13 Episodes)

Season 13 (2001) - (13 Episodes)

Season 14 (2001) - (13 Episodes)

Season 15 (2002) - (13 Episodes)

Season 16 (2002) - (13 Episodes)

Season 17 (2002) - (13 Episodes)

Season 18 (2003) - (13 Episodes)

Season 19 (2003) - (13 Episodes)

Season 20 (2003) - (13 Episodes)

Season 21 (2004) - (13 Episodes)

Season 22 (2004) - (13 Episodes)

Season 23 (2005) - (13 Episodes)

Season 24 (2005) - (13 Episodes)

Season 25 (2005) - (13 Episodes)

Season 26 (2006) - (13 Episodes)

Season 27 (2006) - (13 Episodes)

Season 28 (2007) - (14 Episodes)

Season 29 (2007) - (14 Episodes)

Season 30 (2008) - (12 Episodes)

Season 31 (2009) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (1997)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Breakfast Room Wainscoting (1997-10-07)

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan show how to re-create that "old" feel in a remodeled 1920s farmhouse for under $500.
Ep. 2: Colorful Kitchen and More (1997-10-14)

Joan and interior designer Nancy Golden give a contemporary, all-white kitchen a colorful, Miami-inspired makeover for under $500.
Ep. 3: Porch Makeover and More (1997-10-21)

Joan and interior designer Nancy Golden give a bland three-season porch a vintage-inspired facelift for under $500.
Ep. 4: Primary Colors (1997-10-28)

Joan and interior designer Peggy Sellwood experiment with primary colors as they give a small apartment living room a makeover for under $500.
Ep. 5: Teen Bedroom and More (1997-11-04)

Joan and interior designer Ann Sundet transform a master bedroom into fun shared space for two teen boys.
Ep. 6: Vintage Bath and More (1997-11-11)

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan turn back the clock on a 1920s bathroom for under $500.
Ep. 7: '70s Family Room Update (1997-11-18)

Joan and interior designer Laurie McDowell tackle a family room stuck in a time warp, giving it a colorful transformation for under $500.
Ep. 8: Bachelor's Living Room (1997-11-25)

Joan and interior designer Peggy Sellwood give a bachelor's beige and boring living room a warm Western-themed makeover for under $500.
Ep. 9: Porch and Foyer Update (1997-12-09)

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan brighten up a suburban home's porch and foyer for under $500.
Ep. 10: Boys' Western Bedroom (1997-12-16)

Joan and interior designer Nancy Golden transform an unimaginative kids' room into a functional and creative space for under $500.
Ep. 11: Kitchen Makeover and More (1997-12-23)

Joan and interior designer Peggy Sellwood tackle a tiny kitchen with huge storage problems for under $500.
Ep. 12: Lake View Bedroom and More (1997-12-30)

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan give a lakeside bedroom a true beach house look for under $500.
Ep. 13: Adding Bright Colors and More (1998-04-04)

Joan and interior designer Ann Sundet give a townhome's beige living space a vibrant makeover for under $500.