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Next up in our presentation of the judges choices: Shane Powers, Deputy Decorating Editor, Martha Stewart Living. All his top picks are below the jump...

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Name/Title: Shane Powers, Deputy Decorating Editor, Martha Stewart Living
Location: Bedford Stuyvesant, NYC

Best creative hack (ie, furniture transformation):

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Kate3’s Shoe Cabinet Landing Strip

Shane: "I admire her tidy crafting skills and well selected materials. "

Best decorative painting (ie. on a wall or other flat surface):

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WVSmith's Gender Neutral Shared Nursery

Shane: "I love that it is kid friendly without being too cutesy."

Best Use of Fabric (ie. upholstery):

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Algy’s Big Money Inspirations

Shane: "I got to give credit for her bold use of color and pattern. "

Best Use of Paint or Finish:

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Sagesse's Black Chair Reno

Shane: "I would have this chair in my apartment."

Biggest Wow Factor:

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Trompe L'oeil Headboard

Shane: "Simple, graphic and reminds me of a dream set from a Jean Cocteau film."

Most Likely to Be Widely Copied:

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Jennifer's Prime Time Kitchen

Shane: "This is a great solution for blah cabinets with cheesey finishes."