As I was running out the door the other morning, I caught a glimpse of Candice Olson (aka design megastar) giving home design pointers on the “Today Show.” Anyone else catch this segment? Candice was taking down and out homes out of their “time warped” state and bringing them up to speed with a fresh, modern makeover.

Here are some stills from the segment, but if you want to check out the whole video clip from the Today Show click here.

Featured was Laura’s self-titled “1980’s Emporium.” Check out that green carpet!  Laura knows too that things need to change in this room….

So here’s the dramatic transformation post Candice-fied!

Check out stylist Dave’s terribly dated kitchen….he admits that the irony of this being the kitchen of a stylist is incredible!

…And after the Candice touch!

Eek! Check out the gold piano in this couple’s living room that they are insistent on keeping….

Look at the elegant transformation a la Candice while still incorporating this unusual piece!