Two couples take the brave step of handing over their front door keys to amateur designers in exchange for a massive makeover. Yvonne and Dan Lavery are stuck in a time warp. After buying Yvonne's parents' home, they're now struggling to put their own stamp on it for fear of upsetting her parents, especially her dad. Meanwhile, the Pitwells have come up with a novel way of combining their clashing tastes - splitting rooms down the middle. Overseeing proceedings, is straight-talking interior designer Celia Sawyer who won't be holding back when offering her opinions to the budding designers.