Design Dare: We Challenged Designers to Make These Tricky Decor Items Work

To someone like me--a person who has an appreciation for design but lacks the vision--the task seemed impossible. We asked three designers to take four items given to them in a "secret basket" that they might never have chosen on their own and turn them into a cohesive design that spoke to their signature style. It's like those cooking competitions where chefs are asked to create a delectable dessert but the catch is they have to use duck sauce--where I would be thinking that was only meant for ...