That Other Smallest Coolest contest

I have been keeping up with the highest scores (the finalists), and the occupations of the entrants are interior designers or architects. Their apartments are not the average person's apartment.

I hope when the judges look at the viewer-selected finalists and read the comments that they will finally accept that there should be two contests. One for the professionals and one for the rest of us non-designers. How unfair having the typical American compete with New York interior designers on who has the coolest apartment?

This year, at least three of entries have already been featured on television, in the New York Times, or in another shelter magazine. I'm just saying.

Now onto my favorites and the finalists I would pick for the non-professional contest.

My renter does not work in the interior design industry


Laura’s Fresh Start Santa Monica Studio Semi-Finalist! 2nd Place Winner!!
Lee’s Small Smart Space


Eric and Lauren's Reborn Bungalow Semi-Finalist!
Anderson's Love Eat Party (seen at top) Semi-Finalist!


Becky and Chris's Nice To Come Home To Semi-Finalist!
Randi's Post Loft Sophistication


Delight's Cozy Nest for Three Semi-Finalist!