Ep 7. Tropical Test

In HGTV Design Star season 2 episode 7, named Tropical Test, the remaining contestants are tasked with designing a tropical paradise in a living room for real clients. The clients are a married couple who love the beach and want their living room to feel like a tropical getaway. The contestants must work within the clients' budget and meet their specific design requests.

Each designer gets to choose their own team for the challenge, but tensions arise as some designers clash with their teammates over design choices. One team member in particular struggles with communication and decision-making, causing a strain on the team dynamic.

As the contestants work on their designs, they must also navigate unexpected obstacles, such as a limited supply of tropical materials and an issue with the flooring installation. Despite these challenges, the designers stay focused and work to bring the clients' vision to life.

Throughout the episode, the judges offer critiques and feedback to the designers as they work on their projects. They evaluate each design on its creativity, functionality, and overall appeal to the clients' wants and needs. In the end, one team comes out on top as the winner of the challenge, while another team faces elimination.

The episode culminates in a dramatic reveal of the finished living rooms to the clients, who express their satisfaction with the final designs. The judges then announce which designer will be sent home and which contestants will move on to the next challenge.

Tropical Test showcases the designers' ability to work under pressure and collaborate with clients to create unique and personalized spaces. With its focus on tropical design and teamwork, this episode offers viewers both inspiration and drama.