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“HGTV Design Star” gets underway at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 22, on Comcast Channel 39. This is the second season of the popular show that squeezes decorating know-how into a reality TV game show.

HGTV promises this season will be more challenging and dramatic than the first as each week the show’s 11 finalists will tackle a Las Vegas decorating challenge. British comedian Clive Pearse will host the show, which spotlights celebrity judges Yip, Cynthia Rowley and Martha McCully.

What follows are decorating tips from each of the show’s 11 finalists. Each idea reveals something about how the designer approaches his or her work, and maybe even a little something about which one has what it takes to beat out the others for the title of “HGTV Design Star.”

Finalist No. 1: Scott Corridan

• Incorporate a “woobie” into every room – it makes everything warmer and cuddlier!
• Always use candlelight in the evening. It’s better than any face-lift and makes all of us glow.
• Make your spaces real – places where kids, pets and best friends will be comfortable and welcome… no one really lives in a showroom.
  

Finalist No. 2: Todd Davis

• Design for yourself, not to just blow others away when they come over for tea every six months. The intent of your design should be to please those of you who live in the space 2-4/7.
• Create interaction and anticipation by providing more than just a functional room. Create a sense of discovery throughout the room(s) that will continually make people want to walk about and react/ask questions.
• Artwork is very important and can transform /inject/inflict amazing overpowering feelings. Use custom artwork that forces one to ponder who owns this space, why are they here and how did they ever think of that?
  

Finalist No. 3: Josh Foss

• Quality over quantity: It’s better to have one thing that you love than three that you don’t.
• Building ‘green’ doesn’t mean spending green: Green design has the same price range as traditional construction and will put money back in your pocket with energy and water savings. There’s not a better investment!
• In order to keep everything interesting, create a diverse environment: old and new, expensive and affordable, comfortable and exciting.
  

Finalist No. 4: Josh Johnson

• “Creative Design” can only be limited by stifled individual imagination and the absence of personal conviction.
• No matter how you may plan, develop, and execute your design scheme, make sure that it is unequivocally memorable and that it will definitely “shine” in the end.
• Fame and fortune can be fleeting. Grace and glamour last a lifetime.
  

Finalist No. 5: Neeraja Lockhart

I believe that the 3 fundamentals of good design are:

• Color – Most people have a hard time with color, so that is always my starting point.
• Function – What is the functionality of the space, according to the clients’ needs?
• Flow – Consider placement of furniture, walls, screens etc. All of these make a huge difference in both the look and feel of a space.
  

Finalist No. 6: Robb Mariani

• Following the basic rules of design is fine if you want to blend in with everybody else, but I think it’s best to take chances!
• I take design inspiration from almost anything that I like. I recommend using any color, shape, or style – including music – that is appealing to you and incorporating it into your personal décor.
• People will always be critical of design work (because by nature) it is subjective. Deliberately designing “different” should not be a choice, but rather an instinct that purely originates from one’s own mind’s eye. If Salvador Dali had wanted to earn profit from the conventional approach of decorative painting, we might not even have known his name. Dali painted from his instinct – freeing his mind’s eye onto canvas and stood alone in his craft. It was only then that an audience could identify with his incredible style. Dali followed his own rules. My most important design tip: there are no rules!
  

Finalist No. 7: Lisa Millard

• Be creative when using textures. Mix textures with bold patterns that are extreme opposites, for example perforated metal and striped silk. Don’t be fearful of failure, you can always fix a blunder!
• Don’t take materials too seriously; try using everyday household items that really say something about your personality. For example, your grocery bags…cut, tear, smash, smooth and layer in obsessive quantities and watch the results unfold. It is amazing to see some things that may develop in manipulating an everyday material. You may see the material create its own “fabric,” which may be used for pillows, curtains, clothing, or a great piece of art. Try it!
• Color is something most people fear. Try reversing the standard approach of white walls with colorful touches. Try using bold colors on walls, floors, and ceilings, and use the whites and neutrals for the added touches. It brings an entirely different ambiance to your space, while allowing the space to be energetic and fun. Color is not only for kids, but also for adults!
  

Finalist No. 8: Kim Myles

• Perfection is overrated! Nothing is more boring (or common) than the ‘perfectly beautiful’ room; unexpected combinations and personal touches create visual interest and a sense of playfulness. Your home isn’t a museum, so have some fun!
• Use what you love. You know that vintage bag that belonged to your grandmother? Or the concert T-shirt that you no longer wear, but can’t bear to part with? Both are perfect resources as inspiration for a room. Pull those colors, use those textures, and create a space that speaks to your own uniqueness and history.
• Be fearless! Paint colors, furniture arrangements, displays of art: all are non-permanent choices, so free yourself to experiment and take a journey. You never know what you’ll discover along the way, and sometimes happy accidents create an amazing design.
  

Finalist No. 9: Adriana Nussbaumer

• Don’t be afraid to mix styles. There’s nothing wrong with a beautiful timeless antique piece in a contemporary setting, or a stainless steel item in a traditional room. Incorporate things you like, not things you are “supposed” to have.
• Esthetics follows functionality. Start your rooms by assessing what is comfortable and functional for you, then have fun! A beautiful room is more enjoyable when it fits your lifestyle.
• Not all rooms need to start from scratch. When redecorating a room, look at your existing pieces, keep the ones that you love and blend them in the new space. You’ll be surprised how some of your “old” pieces can be beautifully showcased in a fresh, new style.
  

Finalist No. 10: Christina Ray

• Using painters’ tape and paint is a fantastic and fun way to create many illusions such as artwork, moldings and many other faux elements into a design space.
• Fabric…Fabric…Fabric. Fabric does not have to be a design element only for window treatments. You can use fabric anywhere in a space to give it a soft and cozy look.
• Lighting is a key element in creating a spectacular design space. Using candles and up-lighting and beautiful lamps placed around a room can create a great ambiance for casting multiple dimensions in any space.
  

Finalist No. 11: Will Smith

• A simple way to achieve a modern design is through the use of repeated design elements.
• Only purchase items that you LOVE for your interior space.

• Paint is the least expensive and has the most impact of any design element you can add.