Design Home™: House Makeover Reviews

by Dancerkayla@nda

First: I believe I should be able to have choices of all of my “purchased “ or “won” items available to me with every design piece and DesignHome should not decide if it’s to big or not. The other players will vote if it’s good or not. (Or who’s actually deciding?) I also feel there should be a choice to “buy” floor plants and not just purchase with diamonds. I’m a daily player and I notice my scores dropping because I don’t use the most recent options offered for purchase. I understand that this is the survival tactic of the game but if players are truly voting, it shouldn’t matter if I use “older items” in my design. And shouldn’t we receive more diamonds for a 5 rating? Only 125 diamonds and yet when 4 designs are simply completed,$300 are given even if they are not very good?? Next: When searching for items won or purchased, I can’t find them or there’s only one available when I never used any of them. If I’m actually purchasing diamonds, then I’m not receiving anything in return…..I just can’t tell … Lastly: DesignHome crashes a lot in the middle of a game ! Extremely frustrating !! My home WiFi signal is strong, and I’ve removed and reapplied DesignHome as well as cleaning cookies and shutting my device down and nothing works! What’s up? Please work on this!
It seems the less I purchase, and use past themes the lower my ratings…

by Cunmk

As I stated the scoring system is awful. You can get a low score on a design identical to one that got 5stars. That’s why I like the homes we do because DesignHome designers critique it. There are some seriously hideous designs that score way too high. The game itself is fun if you’re passionate about design and don’t mind getting low scores on something you put your heart into lol. This game is also very expensive to play unless you use the crappy stuff that’s free. You even have to buy your entry, forced to buy expensive items to complete challenges which is sneaky and annoying. The wins aren’t enough to justify the amount of money spent to create better designs. I also want to add something I experience on a constant basis on every device I have. I am constantly being told to check my internet connection. No other app does this, none. So I’ll have to close out, wait forever for things to load only to end up taking twice the amount of time to create my design because it gets erased and then miss the window to enter! Many people don’t have the luxury of sitting around waiting for the game to load a couch, a rug etc. game time, design time is supposed to be fun, not frustrating. I have changed my review to reflect my frustration. And yes I’ve tried all the troubleshooting tips. I rarely play this game anymore for these reasons.

by Lalalafun!!

First for the Pros. The game is fun, relaxing and allows you to express your creativity through home design. If you have friends that also play you can connect via Facebook and share inventory. Definite Pro. It’s also nice to see how your friends interpret the same room.
Now for the Cons. At the top of the list is any interaction with Tapjoy. In order to obtain any wall decor, table art, or floor decor you have to earn or buy (with real money) diamonds. Some furniture also costs diamonds. They are hard to earn. Each day you earn 500 diamonds but most items are 700 diamonds plus. Most rooms need 6-7 items that are purchased with diamonds. In other words to play and completely outfit a room 500 diamonds a day doesn’t cut it. So you have to watch videos or take advantage of offers posted by Tapjoy. Most of these are scams. BEWARE! They just want you to spend real money. It is difficult to play without spending money. Diamonds should be more easily earned. You have to earn 5 stars on a design to earn 250 diamonds. This is a rare occasion. In order to earn 5 stars other players vote randomly on your designs. Sometimes they get it right and sometimes they don’t.
Conclusion, the game can be frustrating since you are constantly trying to get diamonds to play and they don’t provide enough ways to get them without paying real money. Play at your own risk, I do cause I like to decorate. I wish there was another app like this. I would switch in a minute.

by Rachie773

I really do love this game! I enjoy doing the designs, and I’m always eagerly waiting my score for each design. I do however agree with many people’s responses around the expense required to buy accessories and wall art. I wish that if I bought an item, it was always my item and I didn’t have to continue repurchasing. My husband actually chastised me for the vast amount of money I have spent on this game. I also agree that the voting does not always seem accurate and that the criteria is not listed when someone is voting so the design may not reflect the desire of the customer and instead it’s just based on what the designer wants to design. I have changed the way I play because I recognize that I will not be judged on the client criteria, but on the general appeal. As I am voting, it seems that the two designs I am choosing between are very similar in style/quality/score. Therefore, the great designs are put together, and the designs that aren’t as good are put together. That would mean that some designs that should probably receive five stars do not because they were put up against others who are also very good. Finally, I really wish there was a way to earn more diamonds. It would be great if after you have achieved 75 keys, you could keep voting in order to receive diamonds. Great way to inspire people to vote and incentivize those of us who would like to earn diamonds more quickly.

by GrubbyGrapes

I’ve been playing this for a while now, and really enjoying it. I have even spent real money and don’t regret it. However, I anticipate that I will soon get tired of it because, even with spending real money, I find myself buying the same inexpensive furniture over and over; so do most players so rooms start looking all the same. It would be better if each challenge was set up more like the real world: a client has a room to be designed in a certain style and has X amount of dollars to spend. That way I could manage that money to purchase furnishings, deciding if I should splurge on an expensive carpet or spread the money out evenly, for example. With a more open-ended choice, the rooms would be far more diverse and interesting, and I doubt I’d ever get bored. Also, then I wouldn’t be left with pieces that aren’t always suitable for the other challenges. Lots of times I see rooms badly styled - like Victorian style furniture placed in a rustic challenge because folks are just trying to use up their stock. I also think the amount of decor could be greatly increased. Perhaps decor could be used as prizes, with a certain number of decor items being required as furniture now is. The rooms desperately need a greater selection of decor and the devs could use this as their money maker. If you decide to give this game a try, I would recommend getting their starter pack.

by MGarcia999

I was hooked on this game at first but there is so much room for improvement! First off the constant issues with loading the game, rooms, product, etc. is extremely frustrating. Constant reboot whether you’re on top of the line wifi connection or mobile service. Second, every item you get whether you buy it or earn it as a price has a limit of 5 uses, if you exhaust all 5 you have to purchase the item again. For example, a dining room might call for 6 chairs but you only have access to 5 chairs, so in order to meet the requirements for the room you basically have to purchase the same chair twice to have enough. There shouldn’t be a limit of 5 once you purchase an item. Finally, the algorithm of voting does not make sense. It seems the more rooms you submit the lower your overall score. Each room submitted gets put up for voting & it’s based on 5 stars, if you get more than 4 (4.01 for example) you earn a piece of furniture. But if you get less than 4 (3.99) you don’t earn the piece of furniture. The voting is based on two rooms at a time, and sometimes two rooms don’t even compare to the effort put in. So a slightly less decorated room will lose to the advantage of another more decorated room, however the more decorated room might not be worth a 5 star rating but earned 5 stars simply because it was running against a less decorated room, not so much because of the attractiveness of the room.

by Auntemc

I will admit to being addicted to DesignHome. I’ve never been an interior decorator but always felt that I had some sense of aesthetics. That being said I will echo what previous reviewers have expressed. Firstly, the daily reward is ridiculously stingy. With the cost of items (especially those that are required in certain challenges) $500 doesn’t get you very far. I understand the powers that be would like you to spend real $ (which I have done to keep a decent inventory) but that daily reward needs to at least double. Now, speaking of inventory, there should not be “limited” items. Again & again I have had to repurchase items with a meager chance of replacing purchase power. Now let’s talk about voting. Again I am no expert but I take time to plan out the rooms (which, by the way, could use more colors besides white, red, black & beiges). I’m a believer in color, design, flow & adherence to requirements. Scores of 5 are given to rooms that have not used inventory appropriately. I just saw a living room that had pictures hanging of pink ballerinas that belong in a child’s room. I understand not everyone wants or can afford to purchase inventory, but these “off the chart” additions don’t make any design sense. It’s very discouraging. I do so enjoy DesignHome but I think I will stop spending my real $ & just start adding random items just to fill the rooms.

by 694928595732

I play this every day! I only do the daily challenge because the other challenges have requirements you have to meet before you can enter, which can use up all your money. I’m not quite sure what goes on with the voting because I’ve gotten a five on a design I didn’t even think was that good, but the designs I spend lots of money on only get about a 4.5. I’m pretty sure that during the voting process, you only go against one other design the entire time. I get really disappointed when I spend all my diamonds on a design and only get a 4.5. I also feel like you should get more of a reward for getting a five. The only extra thing you get is 125 diamonds. It takes a lot of effort to get a five, so I think it deserves something extra, like an extra piece of furniture or a rug or something. Or at least more than 125 diamonds. And I’m confused by the “my home” thing. You don’t get a reward for each design. You only get a reward after you’ve completed a certain amount. But there’s absolutely no reason to even try to make the design look good because you’re not going to get rewarded for it. I think the “my home” concept needs some work. I will say that the ad is not what the game is. You don’t get offers on homes and sell them and stuff. You just design rooms. But I love designing homes and seeing if I’ll get a five. This game is a lot of fun and I recommend it.

by Jacey Laine

First off I love DesignHome ! I've been playing for months and haven't lost interest, that being said there's a few things I wish were different; first off I wish it was easier to earn cash I've put some of my own real money into the game and it's gone so quick but takes so long to add back up, second thing i think it'd be so fun to have mirrors available for wall decor the pictures and stuff sometimes just look weird but going without the decor looks weird too! Third thing is that I tend to find a few things frustrating the first being with the new update it takes HOURS to get your voting results, the second being the prizes often are things you can't use for a long period of time-I love the sectionals but they're not required often! The last thing is more of a personal preference more than anything I love when there are outdoor spaces to do I wish they were more frequent! I also really think it would be fun if you could choose more than just furniture in the rooms maybe do a series where you're in control of the paint and flooring too! in all I love the game and don't see myself quitting it anytime soon!

This is an edit and I’d love the suggest the idea of being able SELL our unwanted stuff back! I have dozens of chairs i hate and won as prizes but I’ll never use i think it would be great to sell them or trade them in for something else and have to pay the difference kind of thing!

by Browneyedfili

Update: so I’m a few days in playing everyday and like others have said, I’m at a stand still because I’m low on money. When you do a design challenge you get cash, but then you have to turn right around and spend that cash in order to do another design challenge Bc it has certain requirements you have to meet. There are very few challenges where there are no requirements. I also do not like the fact that you have to keep repurchasing items after 5 uses. Voting also is by other users, so most people are probably just voting for what they personally like and not viewing the design and making sure it matches the description/requirements. It’s still a fun and relaxing game, when you’re able to play it.

I downloaded another design game but you had to play mini games in order to collect enough money to design. This game is all about designing, no “other” games to play in order to design. I’m only a level 3 designer right now since I just downloaded, but at level 4 more things unlock. I absolutely love getting to design a room and then you submit it to have it rated/scored by others. I think it’s from other players? You also have a gallery of all the designs you did so you can look back at them if you want, which I thought was cool. You do have to choose wisely about purchases or you will run low on money. I’m not sure how you gain money again yet, maybe by completing challenges and getting good scores. Anyway, I’m only on day 2 of playing and I LOVE IT!

by Wolffem

I have a, for the most part, great time playing this game. I love interior design and I feel it is a creative outlet. But, I feel some things should be changed in order for me to enjoy it more. Because things are so expensive I find myself not playing it for a while because my rooms can't look the way I'd like them to. I understand having to repurchase items, because some items I wouldn't want to have in my inventory forever, and the game has to make it so that people have to spend money. But, I feel if you win a prize you should be able to purchase it at a reduced price, that isn't diamonds. If you didn't win the prize it should remain the same price. I need diamonds to buy art and plants over and over again, because they really make the room. And I can't afford to spend the amount of money I'd like to on furniture because not only can I not afford to buy diamonds, and they took the earn free diamonds option off, when you buy them they don't give you a very large amount so it really doesn't last long. I also feel the score after voting should round up if you get a score of 3.7 or higher because there have been so many times I've gotten a score of 3.99 and not gotten the prize which is so annoying. But overall, love the concept of the game. Just wish it could be a little more fun by letting me create the kinds of rooms I'd like to create.

by Nelliepea

I’m often disappointed by the rating portion of the game. Having had years of study in design (mostly interior) I am very surprised that some of my best designs (in the game), which I used “in app purchases” to create the best most correct space (according to the description challenge provided), with what is available to us in the game, are always rated EXTRA low. I wouldn’t complain (after all it is a game and does not reflect my actual talent or skill level in the industry) but what really bothers me is that when you see the “top designs” many of them are esthetically unpleasing and considers no color flow, organization, rarely any attention on focal points or motif .... not only by my own standards and opinions but when I show them to my friends or peers they agrees. I wonder sometimes how the game is actually set up. I understand the game is not full of designers and people who know what they are looking at nor is it designed specially for designers to play, I just find it extremely annoying. I wish they could come up with a more accurate rating system. Over all it’s a relaxing and a some what addicting game that I will continue to play.... but will not purchase “diamonds” anymore as it seems to not matter if I spend money on improving my designs. A shame, because it’s so fun putting the rooms together and I would spend a lot of money playing if it seemed to make a difference for my “over all rating”. Oh well.

by Meow Meow Designa

I admit. I’m obsessed with this game. However, there are a couple of things I take issue with. First of all, SO many people don’t follow the design rules and they get ridiculously high scores. This seems to be a frequent complaint and I’m surprised the designers haven’t done anything about it yet. Honestly, I don’t care how beautiful your room is, I won’t vote for it if you have beach furniture in a challenge that calls for traditional. I’d rather vote for a less aesthetically pleasing room if I see the person really tried to follow the rules. There should have a description for each aesthetic (and possibly a visual representation) because people obviously have no clue how to design appropriately. And it’s pretty obvious that people who vote for these rooms don’t either.
Also, we don’t ‘buy’ the items, we ‘rent’ them. A little pet peeve of mine. This should be changed in DesignHome . And give us more than 5 uses! There also needs to be a category for “mid-century furniture.”
One more thing... the prizes are often redundant. I’ve gotten 6 different grey chairs in the past couple of weeks. There really needs to be more variety in the prizes. What’s the point of designing a room if I’m getting another grey chair? In fact, I just passed on a challenge because once again the prize is... you guessed it: a another grey chair. There needs to be a better mix of furniture too. I have a bazillion cabinets. Give me a dang rug!
P.S. I really do love your game.

by Xen-quility

I really do love this game and greatly enjoy designing the different rooms using different styles. There is room for improvement. For example, I wait in anticipation for my designer score on a particular room that I was extremely pleased in how it turned out, only to receive a lower score while a room that was designed in all white, all black, a combination of the two or one that didn’t even follow the style description wins “Top Score”. I’ve voted for some pretty amazing designs during judging that I’m sure also scored lower than the so called “Top Designs” that use little imagination by going monochromatic or use whatever style the player wishes rather than follow the style description given. It’s kind of demotivating to say the least. I feel as if 90% of the players have a thing against using actual color in a design. It would be helpful if the developers left in the description on the voting screens to remind the judging public of what style was supposed to be depicted. Also, items are priced way too high for only getting 5 uses from them before having to repurchase them. And last but not least, there is a greatly insufficient diversity in artwork and decorative items to go with the varied style choices. If you can ignore the “color blind” attitudes of the voting public and not get too upset when your design doesn’t do as well as the same boring all black, white or gray right rooms, then you’ll enjoy this game.

by Robinpack220

This is a very fun way to keep current in home design. The inventory’s on trend and bonus points for the catalogue of info on each piece in the event you might like to purchase an item for your own real house. I happened onto this game and took off with it kind of learning the rules, strategy of play, etc as I go. I have been playing almost a year now and spent $200 on my debit card to buy inventory. I have only received 3 scores of 5 in all my designs entered which seems extremely unfair as when I view the 5 star design winners they are no where as near as nice as my own entry. It seems to me like the voting system is off kilter, why not let real true experienced designers make the decision on final score. That seems more like it, and would probably be helpful in keeping the character of the design patterns fresh, rather than stagnating into only a certain look getting showcased into the 5 category. One last comment, the winning designs do not seem to take into account the preview info given about the home owners goals. Often times the 5 star designs do not pay any attention to the criteria of gender of the intended occupant or style desired by owners. Therefore, a pink frilly room is able to achieve a score of 5 even though the monologue calla for designing a room for a boy occupant. How does that work when the rest of us are taking in the desired effect of each room asked for in the description? Otherwise, love, love, love this addicting app.

by VioletAether

I’ve been playing this for almost a year now and have enjoyed it very much. While in general I prefer the idea of the design apps where you choose the colors and patterns rather than rooms and furniture that are already colored and patterned, the execution of this game is so much better that I play it much more often than those. The sorting is the only feature that could use some help. An example that is a widespread issue: I have a purple (plum berry shade) couch. There are no matching ottomans if I search by purple, so if I were new to the game I would assume none existed. If, however, I search ottomans by the color burgundy I find one in the exact shade of plum berry purple I am looking for. The same issue happens when I search for a matching desk chair, except there are none under purple or burgundy. Instead this time I have to search under the color pink to find the exact same shade. This happens with a lot of different items. The whole search terms thing needs an overhaul imo. It would be great to be able to search by sets also. For instance if Arhaus brand has more than one item in different categories that are called, say, Brandy Stripe or something, then having an option to easily see the other items that match would be great.
Tip: if you can’t find enough green options to suit your needs, look under blue. A lot of clearly green items are listed as blue.

by Kelly407

I've been playing this game for 3 months now and enjoy it a lot. It's fun to take a break and mess around designing a room, and I enjoy seeing what others have done to design the same room. However, I've suspected on numerous occasions that some of my items are gone before I've used them up, but then decided I just had a bad memory... now I am SURE of it! When I went to use chairs that I won recently there was only one in my inventory! I went through my past completed designs and sure enough, I had never used those chairs! Same with a table I had purchased and who knows how many other items...Buying items is expensive and winning them is challenging! (The game should be WAY less stingy with diamonds! 500 hundred a day should be 1000 and winning a mere 125 for a five star design is ridiculous! That should be 1000 as well, especially considering one halfway decent plant or picture sets you back 1000 diamonds! There should also be some diamonds awarded for four star entries, with five stars winning more.) With inventory being so precious I'd like to be able to use the full five I have bought or won and not have the game lose them, or whatever is happening to my inventory. DO NOT SPEND ACTUAL MONEY ON THIS GAME! Also, don't waste your time trying to "complete offers" to earn extra diamonds. You will almost never actually get any diamonds. It is a waste of time. Play the game but use your daily rewards only.

by TeTeRenee

I’ve completed 2 rooms that were the same today, but only see one under my designs. Wondering if the furniture I used will be given back to me, but I don’t remember everything I used. Plus, I was also about to complete another challenge I had completed, but stopped because I wasn’t sure if it would happen again.

Adding to this complaint. One other person complained of items disappearing, I believe that’s happened to me also. I’ve completed offers or gotten through the first couple of questions and honestly could not answer truthfully on the surveys because “My answer” wasn’t a choice. No diamonds rewarded. Actually ordered from Black Cobra, one of your sponsors for diamonds and haven’t received the item (from them) or an update. I also had to send several support msgs for diamonds not received. Most offers require a purchase which is not really an FREE offer. I’ve purchased diamonds to make a room look nice only to receive below 4 stars. On top of that the prizes are, for the most part, unusable for the challenges. Too many requirements and items that look way too similar that can’t be substituted. Will not spend anymore money on this game. It was fun initially, but aggravating now. Items cost too much whether game cash or diamonds and some people spend real cash. I understand trying to make a buck, but this is ridiculous. A game is supposed to be relaxing and fun!

by RFladyboss

To begin with, I must say that this was BY FAR my favorite app. It is completely addicting and it’s the only time I’ve happily spent money on a game. They regularly release fun bundles with fabulous decor items that are irresistible! (These can only be purchased with real money.) I made so many purchases that I stopped checking on my account. (Stupid on my part.)
After logging into my account I was very upset to discover that there were nearly 20 charges for bundles I had never even heard of. (Every decor bundle is given a name, usually indicating the color scheme.) I was charged 6 times in August for bundles that weren’t even released until October! There was no way I could’ve purchased them because they weren’t even available! I did submit a report, but my refund was denied. This seems to be a scam where they are taking advantage of the fact that we’re all spending money and not keeping track.
As for my review-if you like to decorate, you will love this. However, DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY. Login daily to get your reward and do the daily challenge to get paid. Build up your money and diamonds until you have enough to increase your inventory. You will be tempted by the bundles, but DO NOT purchase them! You may get charged for items you did not purchase.

by BiblegirllovesGod

For starters, I have never had a game longer than 2 weeks on my phone- and I’ve had this one for 6 months. So that’s saying a lot! The reason I have mixed feelings is two fold- diamonds and ratings. 1- you cannot advance your actually gameplay without purchasing diamonds. You do get daily diamonds, but they are not enough to buy art pieces or florals- and those are what will get you the high scores or score high enough to win a prize. You will NOT get a high voted score without those two components. You can gain all the cash you want, but you can’t purchase the things that can get you better ratings.
2- The rating system is very jacked. The only color schemes that are acceptable are all black, all green, or all turquoise. It’s honestly so annoying 😫. What starts out as super fun to come up with designs is quickly destroyed as you realize that unless you select an entire room of green, black, or turquoise decor with alllllll and I mean ALLL of the same art work and plants and table toppers- you will not win a prize. The game has been just who can replicate that and I wish it was about being creative and eclectic. The voting is extremely annoying as well because you just choose between two great or two terrible rooms.

That being said- I do love this game and have played it for months!!

by Reneeheartwing

As much as I enjoy playing this game, and I do, because I love home decor and design and I have a true eye for both, I am disappointed in the scoring that is going on. I feel that mostly I play it just to have my own portfolio of creative and beautiful rooms. This is very rewarding for me that’s why I am giving the game four stars. The furniture and architecture that you use is top of the line. However I do believe we should earn more than 500 diamonds a day if you’re wanting us to use diverse artwork . If some changes are not made, I may have to put this game down because like some of the other reviewer‘s have state, you have to spend way too much money to achieve some of the looks that would be truly beautiful and to win 5 stars it seems you must use more new artwork (meaning you have to spend money) with a result of a poor design in which I would never want to live. Some of the atrocious designs that get five points over a beautiful design that I have created which only gets 3.6 are suspect. Truly. To the designers of DesignHome take a peek you’ll see what I mean. I’m a pretty intelligent, capable and creative designer, but that isn’t what’s really being rewarded here. If you were to change some of these aspects I may consider continuing with your design application, otherwise I may stop wasting my energy trying to achieve something that isn’t actually a better design.

by Toryyolky

I love this game!! I love the daily challenges and designs that you can do. My only request is that the voting is completely unfair. There are people who are level 82 and you putting them to vote with the level 1s. Also, why are things so expensive? When I first started to play I only had 18,000, and when I spent it on two designs that didn’t have much, and then I’m out of money. Another thing is, is that we need to be able to earn more diamonds and money on every design we do. For instance, once I spent thousands of dollars and diamonds on a design. I only got 500 cash back and only 1 home point. Can you change the price to the cash to like 2,500? And instead of only one home point after the design maybe two? Because I spent weeks or days just to be able to get one room done in my house. I think that the creators can read these for once, respond,
And actually do what they say that they said they were going to do. Because I read the other reviews and the creators responded and the review was like a year ago and the creators didn’t do what they said! Sorry if I sound mad. But the game is amazing and if you’re reading this and thinking of a design game, I would 100% get this game. The features and qualities are just at the top of the list and how there are real world furniture pieces. Just that of you get this game, watch your money >~<

by AlteredPerspective

I have never been into video games before, and I am completely addicted to this game!!! I cannot stress this enough! I absolutely love it!

However, if I am to be completely honest, I agree that earning cash/diamonds is too difficult. If I’m trying to stay within a design requirement and spending $1000+ (on a low end design) but only receive $500 for the design, that seems off. However, I saw someone else suggest earning diamonds for extra voting, which I agree would be an excellent way to incentivize more. Trading unused/unwanted items in would be great! Also once you hit a criteria level (plants, art, table stuff) you should get to use that unlimited, you already earned it. I also read how people don’t use the criteria mentioned in the description and the designs all end up being only neutral colors and monotonous. I suggest being more aggressive with item requirements, such as more color item requirements per design, and mix them up so that people can learn color theory while they play. I am so tired of voting for only black or white furnishings...I want to see more COLOR please!!! One last item...more challenges-more often, with higher rewards, one suggestion would be if a design wins 4.0 or higher and they use an element in their design that uses diamonds, then they earn those diamonds as a reward.

But overall, I FREAKING LOVE this game!!! Thank you!!! Bravo!!! Keep tweaking!

by PraiseHymn

I have been playing for three weeks. This is so addictive. I even found myself shelling out $50 to buy diamonds so I can but different furniture to meet criteria. However right after I did that purchase my game froze and it has been stuck. I have gone through the troubleshooting advice and nothing. I sent a help question to them and have been waiting with no response. I hope I didn’t just get scammed out of money. I may have to dispute the payment. One suggestion would be that I could sort the store by price range. Also a security in the buy with diamonds. A couple times I have bumped or while scrolling bought an item I didn’t want and no undo button. Will someone please contact me to help unfreeze my game.

UPDATE: I have changed my rating to 4 stars because the company finally after 3 days contacted me to fix the glitch. However I still would like to see some changes. Sorting by price and double security or an undo button when I buy furniture etc with diamonds. I have accidentally bumped a button and purchased unwanted items but could not undo. Also, I agree with others voting is unfair, if it says to design a French style room I sort by French but I see people with 5 stars that didn’t. An outdoor space I designed with outdoor furniture (I had to buy to meet design), I received a 4.67 but the top designs used inside furniture outside.

by Peak Player

Really love playing this game. Just a bit of constructive criticism of the “top” designs..., first of all, these designs use repetitive wall art (expensive) and actually not realistic to apply, imho. Secondly the wall, table art and rugs are so important that it makes you want to buy diamonds just to compete which is fair motivation for in app purchases. But I do find it interesting that these over-designed and frankly cluttered spaces are top designs. I rarely vote for them or can’t say I’ve been asked to. As well, the “requirements” and their expense to obtain a design at all, rarely looks better than what I can do with my own inventory! I realize that is the challenge aspect and additionally some of the bigger spenders do merit respect. Looking at the cost to compete where 99$ of diamonds is appealing- it is too much for me to seriously consider- maybe when I’m retired I’ll work it into my plans. In real time, I will say that I have played DesignHome daily and enjoyed playing and shopping and honing my design eyes. I have realized how much I can do with my own furniture. I even think I have been inspired to make beautiful changes to my own home too! Thanks for the entertainment and education. I have always used magazines as my go to or hgtv- DesignHome adds a new dimension in a fun and interactive way. I will likely play it as long as I can. Thank you!

by Sleepy Girl B

Love this!!! I downloaded the game when I was working as the GM of a furniture store and have been addicted ever since. It's fun and is a great way to learn about design and color palettes. I agree with the voting inaccuracies and I've noticed there is very little detail to the challenge when you vote. Give me the full story so I can vote fairly! If I haven't designed that room I don't know. It also seems like the best designs are always up against each other and so are the not so good ones. I think that affects the voting as well. I'm not mad about buying diamonds. Congrats on running an effective business. If you don't want to buy them, don't. I've also had no problem with TapJoy. It's just slow and I think you have to link your profile or they can't recognize that the task was completed? Not sure. I just bought 8,000 diamonds after completing a task and then two hours later my 12,000 diamond reward was there. Sorry for the lack of instant gratification here people. Be patient. I'm not going to lower the rating for first world problems like "you made me spend my money" or "I want to keep my furniture in virtual world! 😭". Yes, they want you to spend money. Real money. There are no pop up ads while we design a room for three hours. Be grateful and spend it honey. But can I please keep my accessories??!!!! 🙃

by (~~GamerKid8000~~)

Absolutely love DesignHome! Have tried the others, which seem childish compared to this one. Love the fact that you can earn more spending money/diamonds by completing actions or purchasing real life stuff, like today, I subscribed to Ipsy and earned almost 30k diamonds to spend on furniture/accessories. It’s nice to be able to get something in real life while getting something in game as well. I do have a few suggestions for developers, though. It would be nice to see more challenges for addicts like me who complete them quickly and have to wait ages for a new one to be released — or rooms where you can just play around with your inventory without permanently leaving it and without any prizes for designing — sometimes it’s just fun to play. Also, instead of having to wait to design a room in the homes by completing so many challenges, why not just open them up to be completed whenever? I think people would make more in-app purchases if they had access to rooms immediately. The only other suggestion I have is to add a filter for price when designing a room. Something to think about, though..you spend all your money/diamonds on pricey furniture for people and all you get in return is $500 ($2500 for the daily challenge)..I’d like to know which designer I can call who is going to foot the $20k bill for all of my furniture in real life, only getting $500 in return. =) All in all, fun app!