The next "top model" could feel right at home

Sunday, June 14, 2009

A new "top model" has just moved into the "reality" block. The 2009 "Nation's Next Top Model Home" competition, which pits seven interior designers against each other in a serious of web-based home decor challenges, will begin tomorrow ( June 15th, 2009).

In this unique web-based challenge ( www.nationsnexttopmodelhome.com ), interior designers will decorate the primary living areas of seven new model homes within a single new home community. The winner will take home a grand prize of $25,000.

"Nation's Next Top Model Home" will broadcast weekly online webisodes, spotlighting designers and their work through in-depth interviews, personal video blogs, and journals. The public can follow each designer ( and vote for their favorite ) as they begin their 28-day quest to turn a blank canvas into a beautifully staged living space.

The winning designer will ultimately be chosen by the public during the show's Grand Reveal weekend, where the actual model homes will be open for viewing for a period of 30 days.

The 2009 host community for this year's competition will be Compass Pointe. Located minutes outside historic Wilmington, North Carolina, the area is famous for beaches, warm breezes and southern hospitality. Known as a thriving new community, Compass Pointe is the ideal location to launch the competition's inaugural year.

Visitors will be able to tour each designer's entry home and cast their votes for the winning design.