Laurence Llewelyn-bowen He was forced to do a makeunder!

He’s one of the harshest judges on the panel, and Laurence got a taste of his own medicine in 2015! He was forced to tone down the interior of his $2.7 million Cotswolds home in the UK after failing to find a buyer.

The flamboyant designer initially decorated the six-bedroom, 17th-century manor – bought in 2007 – in a series of clashing prints and bright wallpaper, and added heavy furnishings to give it an almost baroque feel.

But he had to modernise the property for sale by stripping back the furniture and decor and repainting the walls with a subdued shade of magnolia.

However, the home didn’t lose all its quirks – guests can look for a secret bathroom on the lower level, hidden behind a bookshelf. We’d expect nothing less!

“We’ve been incredibly happy here,” says Laurence. Rich colours and clashing patterns were all part of the fun!