Christopher Lowell
It's Christopher Lowell (1999)
Season 3
N/A
Released Sept. 6, 1999
Episode 45 min
None+
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Unique Digs
Explore unusual homes and the design dilemmas that come with them.
Sept. 7, 2001, midnight
S3E2 - Hi Kitsch
Learn how to make kitsch work in your home.
Sept. 17, 2001, midnight
S3E3 - Bright Ideas
It's time to turn on your light-love!
Sept. 4, 2001, midnight
S3E4 - Color Me Christopher
Learn how to keep that home office practical and exciting! First, we're off to the Silicon Valley where designer Cindy Furino helps Netflix.com liven up their drab office cubicles. Then, Al Marco from FrameYourArt.com explains how to buy art and frame via his web-site. Next, Christopher takes on the common dilemma of the home office/guest bedroom. Christopher transforms it into an exciting, practical, and comfortable space complete with a day bed and folding writing desk. Back in studio, Christopher shows how to make the clever desk-day bed used in his home office room re-do. Then, Ken Leebow, author of several Internet guide books, stops by for a little Q & A. Finally, Christopher takes some time to answer a little viewer mail.
July 6, 2001, midnight
S3E5 - Industrial Living (2)
Learn great industrial ideas.
S3E6 - So You're Moving
Sept. 6, 2001, midnight
S3E7 - Transformation
Want to learn the art of transformation? First, we take a tour of Mosaic Tile Supply in El Monte, CA. Owners Minerva Smith and Steven Baer discuss and demonstrate the art of mosaics and tile making. Back at the house, Annie Sloan demonstrates for Christopher how to create some unusual paint from colored powders, yogurt and eggs. Then, for another demo, Annie shows us how to decoupage mixing bowls into fancy serving dishes. Next, Gary Lord sings the praises of Aqua Finishing Solutions showing how to use their glazes for a textured metallic look. Another demo with Gary follows, this time to create an embossed look with a stencil and Aqua Finishing Solutions. Then Christopher transforms a ceiling with rattan blinds and wood paneling. Finally, stencil artist Jan Dressler demonstrates how to create 3D maps for your walls.
July 5, 2001, midnight
S3E8 - Mass Market Magic
Learn how to make those large chain stores work for your design needs. First, Christopher navigates through Burlington Coat Factory and uses the ""Seven Layers of Design"" to put together a great bedroom. Back at the house, Christopher Lowell Show staffer, Michael Murphy does a show-and-tell of some mass market displays. Michael shows us just how creative one can be with furnishings from Cost Plus, Ikea, and Target. Next, Christopher looks through home design photos and describes how to get similar looks from chain stores. Then CL transforms a bedroom into an Asian inspired space using super-store merchandise. The end result is romantic, ""zen-sational"" space that is very affordable! Back in studio, Christopher shows how to create the faux windows used in the Asian room re-do. For today's You Did It! we visit the Dallas home of Sue Ritzman. Sue had the inspired idea to carry patterns from a single item in a room onto the walls and space around it. Finally, Christopher ends with a litt
Sept. 13, 2001, midnight
S3E9 - Sew What
Learn sewing tricks and cheats.
Sept. 14, 2001, midnight
S3E10 - Clutter Cures
Learn ways to clear out the cutter in your home and life!
July 6, 2001, midnight
S3E11 - Size Matters
Sept. 19, 2001, midnight
S3E12 - Seaside Chic
A favorite Christopher Lowell Show theme: coastal living! To begin today's show, Christopher looks through photos of beach and ocean themed spaces. Then Christopher transforms a guest room into a seaside inspired space. In addition to building a great headboard, Christopher uses furniture from the owner's former beachfront home to help create a real coastal feeling. Back in studio, Christopher shows various color combinations of paint for whimsical and serious seaside themes. Next, Christopher demonstrates how to make the rowboat-like headboard from his guestroom re-do. Coast Living Magazine's Cathy Still Johnson joins Christopher to look through pictures of waterfront homes and discuss what items really bring out that seaside look. Finally, we get a visit from another Coast Living employee. Lacey Howard puts together a couple of beach-inspired tablescapes.
Sept. 10, 2001, midnight
S3E13 - Who's the Boss? ... I Am
Learn how to keep that home office practical and exciting! First, we're off to the Silicon Valley where designer Cindy Furino helps Netflix.com liven up their drab office cubicles. Then, Al Marco from FrameYourArt.com explains how to buy art and frame via his web-site. Next, Christopher takes on the common dilemma of the home office/guest bedroom. Christopher transforms it into an exciting, practical, and comfortable space complete with a day bed and folding writing desk. Back in studio, Christopher shows how to make the clever desk-day bed used in his home office room re-do. Then, Ken Leebow, author of several Internet guide books, stops by for a little Q & A. Finally, Christopher takes some time to answer a little viewer mail.
Sept. 20, 2001, midnight
S3E14 - Smell the Roses
Sept. 21, 2001, midnight
S3E15 - Over the Top
Sept. 25, 2001, midnight
S3E16 - This Show Must Remain Open
Sept. 26, 2001, midnight
S3E17 - First, Last, and Security
Sept. 28, 2001, midnight
S3E18 - Second Time Around
Oct. 8, 2001, midnight
S3E19 - An Affair to Remember
Create spaces that inspire romance in your own home!
Nov. 2, 2001, midnight
S3E20 - On the Face of It
July 6, 2001, midnight
S3E21 - Divine Do-Dads
Today we celebrate those little embellishments that can really make a home. First, Christopher shows how to make your own tassels that are perfect for furniture, lamps, and more. Next, Lisa Morice creates a French vignette that focuses on a variety of fabulous trims. Rob Young from Van Dyke's Restorers visits to demonstrate how to use lin crusta on your walls. Then, Lisa Shepard, author of African Accents, stops by to show us how to make an African inspired coiled-cloth basket. Lisa also puts together a lovely table setting with more African influences. Nima Oberoi follows by bringing in a variety of sleek aluminum objects like dishes, frames and flower vases. Next, Romantic Homes' Kelly Lloyd shows us how to dress-ordinary objects with beads. For today's You Did It! we visit Pamela Czerwin in Oceanside, New York. Pamela loves Christmas and every year puts together elaborate trees with her children. Lastly, Christopher takes some time to read his viewer mail.
Oct. 4, 2001, midnight
S3E22 - Primitive Chic
Oct. 5, 2001, midnight
S3E23 - Be Your Own Designer
Explore your personal style by becoming your own designer. First, Christopher explains his theory of the Seven Psychological Layers that could help set your personal creativity free. Then, Diane Lane, author of the book Yes/No Design discusses her methods for trying to discover your own style. Christopher takes one of Diane's personality tests and the two discuss Christopher's tastes. In a Christopher Classic we re-visit a designer round table session with Harry Segil, Van-Martin Rowe, Francis Schultz, and Alexandra Stoddard. Next, Richard H. Emannele does a show-and-tell of his ironwork and discusses how he makes pieces from clients' designs. Christopher Lowell Show staffer Dana Neillie joins Christopher and Richard to demonstrate that metal work is something that your average person can learn. Together, she and Richard put together an iron mirror frame. Then, it's off to visit the Hawaiian home of stencil large artist Jan Dressler. Jan describes the stenciling techniques used in her
Oct. 15, 2001, midnight
S3E24 - Hide and Chic
July 5, 2001, midnight
S3E25 - Vanity Flair
Oct. 10, 2001, midnight
S3E26 - Retro Chic
Oct. 19, 2001, midnight
S3E27 - Born Again
Oct. 12, 2001, midnight
S3E28 - That's Entertaining
Sensational parties; classy centerpieces; tabletop designs; picnics.
July 4, 2001, midnight
S3E29 - Living Outdoors
Oct. 16, 2001, midnight
S3E30 - Mobile Home Makeovers
Oct. 17, 2001, midnight
S3E31 - Spiritual Spaces
Calming decor; tranquil studio; Asian-inspired items.
Oct. 11, 2001, midnight
S3E32 - Christopher: A Day in the Life
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of ""The Christopher Lowell Show"".
Oct. 18, 2001, midnight
S3E33 - It's Only Natural
Incorporate organic elements into your home with inspiration from today's show. First, soap star Nicholas Walker joins Christopher to discuss how his landscaping company worked with our host to re-do a courtyard and garden. Then, we're off to Washington State where artists George Little and David Lewis created an enchanting garden filled with beautiful plants that are actually made of concrete. Back in studio, Jean-Francois Paccanari gives a lesson in the palm-fiber furniture that his company makes. Next, Kaye Omeroid and Greg Freeman show us how custom carpets can work in conjunction with organic fiber rugs. Christopher follows with a demo of how you can layer organic rugs over not-so-nice carpeting. Then, Christopher shows how to create a padded headboard made from wood and rattan. Next, Sylvie Gil and Christopher review how Bolivar Tile made over the entryway of the Showcase House. Finally, Christopher answers a little viewer mail.
Oct. 29, 2001, midnight
S3E34 - Wild & Woolly Windows
Learn some innovative updates and treatments for your windows.
S3E35 - Occasional Guest
Oct. 24, 2001, midnight
S3E36 - House Hub
We explore how to make the most of kitchens and other gathering places of the home.
Nov. 20, 2001, midnight
S3E37 - Zen-sational
Learn how to create a stress-free home environment using Asian influences. First, Christopher looks through photos of rooms from 3 books that have a very meditative feeling. Then, Christopher does a show-and-tell of a few items that can really help create a ""zen-sational"" space. Next, Christopher shows the ""before"" of a Manhattan Beach small, plain bedroom to be transformed into a tranquil guest room. Back in studio, Christopher looks through tapestry and chenille paisley fabrics and discusses how they can be used to bring some calm to your home. Craig Olsen shows how combine various cultures to create a classic Asian-inspired room vignette. Christopher reveals the completed guest bedroom. Back in studio, he then shows how to distress and finish the cornice featured in the room re-do. Finally, Dawn Frankfort-Yun joins Christopher to show how to make candles and various pot-pourri mixtures.
Nov. 5, 2001, midnight
S3E38 - Baby Boom
Oct. 23, 2001, midnight
S3E39 - It's Always Something
Learn how to adapt your home to life's little challenges. First, we visit Susan and her husband who had some major disagreements about how to decorate their new home. Fortunately, designer Michael Buchanan saved the day and their marriage. For today's room makeover, Christopher turns a 10 by 10-foot room into a 50s retro-inspired ""His and Hers"" office space. Shelves and a Plexiglas divider provide privacy and storage. Back in studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make the Prouve shelves used in the previous office re-do. Then, Cliff Levin visits to discuss the need for proper ergonomics and do a show-and-tell of some body-friendly furniture. Next, we're off to Islamarada, Florida for another You Did It! segment. Dana Hope had to create a 100% dust and chemical free home as a result of her environmental allergies. Finally, Christopher wraps things up with some viewer mail.
Oct. 31, 2001, midnight
S3E40 - Design Trek: The Next Generation
In this episode we spotlight some new and upcoming designers. First, we visit the Los Angeles home of lawyer turned designer David Desmond. David shows us how he has exercised his newly found talents in his own apartment. Back in studio, Sherry Payne joins Christopher to discuss how she got interested in interior design and what organizations are out there to help you get started. Then, David Shearer stops by and fills us in on the recent trend toward 1950's American design. David brings by a few new pieces inspired by that era. Michael Buchanan follows with a walk through of a room vignette that he put together at the Christopher Lowell Show house. Michael also takes a moment to tell how he got involved in interior design. For this episode's You Did It!. we see the home of Darlene Tompt in Huntington Beach, California. Darlene took-on her overpowering white walls and transformed her house into a cozy space that she's very proud of. Finally, Bill Newkirk demonstrates how he does his ""
Oct. 25, 2001, midnight
S3E41 - Haute Interiors
Oct. 26, 2001, midnight
S3E42 - Here to Stay
July 5, 2001, midnight
S3E43 - Tropicana
Nov. 6, 2001, midnight
S3E44 - Tenured Good Eyes
Nov. 7, 2001, midnight
S3E46 - Home Focal Points
July 4, 2001, midnight
S3E47 - From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Nov. 2, 2001, midnight
S3E48 - The Art of Being Clever
July 6, 2001, midnight
S3E49 - Outdoor Dynamics For Dummies
July 4, 2001, midnight
S3E50 - Global Warming
Nov. 13, 2001, midnight
S3E51 - Flex Appeal
Nov. 9, 2001, midnight
S3E52 - Seven Layers
July 5, 2001, midnight
S3E53 - Host for the Holidays
Nov. 22, 2001, midnight
S3E54 - You Did It Awards (1)
The spotlight is on viewers who had the courage to transform their homes and their lives with the first annual ""You Did It"" awards.
Nov. 14, 2001, midnight
S3E55 - Entrance Clearly Marked
This show focuses on the front door. How to get to it and how to get through it.
July 4, 2001, midnight
S3E56 - Cinema Chic
Add a touch of Hollywood style glamour to your home. Now reproducing the famous Dunbar furniture line is the Area Store in Los Angeles. Owner Bil Wilson gives us a guided tour full of classically styled pieces. Author of the book, ""The Last Remaining Seats"", Robert Berger joins Christopher to talk about his study of spectacular old movie houses. A visit to the famous James Oviat building in Los Angeles introduces us to the Cicada Restaurant which features dramatic glass décor. Stephanie Haymes made the most of the original space when she created the restaurant. Another glamour destination is, of course, Las Vegas. The Red Square restaurant in the Mandalay Bay Hotel inspires Christopher to demonstrate how to transform a chandelier into a dramatic fixture with fabric cascading from the ceiling down to the dining room table. Dragonette Decorative Arts celebrates the best of mid-century style. Owner Patrick Dragonette explains how the work of movie designers inspired the look of this pe
Nov. 21, 2001, midnight
S3E57 - Best of Pampering Spaces
This show is devoted to revisiting one of the most popular themes: ways to pamper ourselves.
Nov. 15, 2001, midnight
S3E58 - Best of Savvy Surfaces
This show features surface ideas from the past, along with new savvy suggestions.
Nov. 19, 2001, midnight
S3E59 - Best of One Room Wonders
Revisit your favorite ""One Room Wonders"" from the past.
Nov. 26, 2001, midnight
S3E60 - Best of Special Occasions
In-home entertaining tops the list of requests for this collection of Christopher's classic special occasions.
Nov. 28, 2001, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 17220 min.
Released: Sept. 6, 1999
Last Air Date: July 18, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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