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Frequently Asked Questions
4. Design Challenges
Daily Challenges
The Daily Design Challenge is a great place to show off your creativity, and test out your design inspirations.
This Challenge is only available for 24 hours and has no Challenge Requirements, just be sure to fill all the Blue Bubbles.
Be sure to come back every day to enter the Daily Challenge!
Design Challenge Categories
To view and enter Design Challenges, tap on the House Icon at the bottom of your screen.
On this page, you will see three categories: Live Challenges, Awaiting Results, and Past Challenges.
Live Challenges are Design Challenges that are open for you to enter.
Awaiting Results are Design Challenges that are now closed and presently in voting. The amount of time the Challenge will remain in voting will be visible in the top left hand corner of the Challenge Image, next to the Thumbs-Up Icon.
Past Challenges are Design Challenges that are closed for entry and their results have been posted. If you entered a Challenge, the image will be colored and you can tap on it to view Your Design alongside the Top Designs. If you did not enter one of these Challenges, the image will be grey.
Why Is there a Clock on the Design Challenge?
Each live Design Challenge has a Clock Icon showing the amount of time the Challenge will remain open to new entries.
Once a Design Challenge closes and enters voting, you can no longer enter that Challenge. It moves down to the Awaiting Results Category where the Clock turns into a Thumbs-Up Icon and the hours remaining for voting on that specific Challenge.
How Do I Enter a Design Challenge?
You can enter a Design Challenge if it is listed in the Live Challenges page.
Tap the image to read the Event Details, see the Requirements, and view the Prizes.
Tap ""Enter Challenge"" to create your design.
Once you're in the Challenge, you will be shown the Requirements for that Challenge (if you are entering a Daily Challenge, there are no Requirements). Items in the Blue Bubbles are required items while the items in the Purple Bubbles are optional.
After you have tapped on a Requirement Filter or Furniture Bubble to begin selecting items, you can tap the Search Bar or Magnifying Glass to add Filters such as Brand, Material, and Color to further refine your search.
Once you have completed your design with all the Blue Bubbles furnished and have met the Requirements to enter the Challenge, you will see the ""Finish"" button turn green. Tap ""Finish"" for one more chance to review the Event Details, and then tap on ""Submit Design"" to submit your final design.
What Does It Cost To Enter a Design Challenge?
Each Challenge shows the cost in Keys needed to enter.
The amount of Keys needed to enter is listed on the second line under the name of the Challenge. This cost is deducted from your Key Balance when you finish designing your room and tap "Submit Design".
Can I edit a Design Challenge once I have submitted it?
Once a design is submitted you cannot edit your design. It will not be possible to remove a design once it has been submitted.
What are my Prizes for my 4.0 and 5.0 Scores from completed Challenges?
Once voting has ended, you may earn an Inventory Prize for a score of 4.0 or higher. If you earned a 5.0 score you will receive a bonus of Diamonds.
If you did not win a Prize that you were looking forward to win, you can purchase Prize items in the Store by tapping the Shopping Cart icon at the bottom of your screen.
Removing Items From Your Design
To place an Item in your design, tap on one of the Bubble Icons, then on the Item of your choice from your Inventory or Store at the bottom of the screen. Your chosen Item will appear in the design. To replace this Item with another, simply choose a different Item from the Store. Your initial choice should be replaced with the new Item.
You can also remove an Item by tapping twice on the Item in your design, or by tapping the Item's Store Image at the bottom of the screen.
Can I delete my old Design Challenges?
Unfortunately, you cannot remove old designs as they factor into your Design Value.
Why don't I have more Design Challenges available each day?
We do not have an exact schedule for when Design Challenges are released so you may see more Challenges some days than others.
You may also see some types of Challenges more frequently than others. We recommend that you check the Design Challenge page regularly so you don’t miss out!
What is a Wayback Challenge?
A Wayback Challenge is a special throwback to an old Challenge.
What Are Design Challenge Requirements?
Players must fulfill all of the Challenge Requirements to enter a Design Challenge (except for the Daily Challenge, which has no Requirements).
Some Challenges require you to use specific items, such as furniture in a certain Color, Style, or Brand.
Challenge Requirements are shown below Event Details on the slide-out screen that appears after you tap "Enter" from the Challenge Page. Also when you first enter a Challenge, the Requirements will be listed underneath the Design Window.
Once you are in a Challenge, you may tap on the requirement text and it'll automatically filter out the items for that specific requirement. You can also tap on the Magnifying Glass or Filter Bar just below the Design Window and then tap on Requirements from the drop down menu to select a specific Requirement. Any items that fulfill this Requirement will appear for use in the "Owned" and/or "Shop" sections of the Store. (Not every item that you own will appear for use in every Design Challenge because of real world sizing restrictions.)
The button to the right of the Filter Bar shows you how many Requirements you have met in the current Challenge. Tapping this button will bring you back to the Event Details screen, where the Requirements are listed (tap "Back" to return to the Challenge again).
Finally, you can tap the Info (i) Icon in the upper right hand corner of the Design Challenge Screen to see the Requirements for the current Challenge.
When do I receive my Prizes for completed Challenges?
Prizes for completed Challenges are sent via in-game message after those Challenges have gone through the voting process.
Tap the Person/Face icon in the bottom right corner then tap on the Inbox tab to view your message. Scroll down and look out for your Challenge Results message and tap on it to open the message to retrieve the prize and automatically be added to your inventory.
You can find your prizes in your inventory by tapping on the Shopping Cart icon.
What is an Elite Challenge?
Elite Challenges are special Challenges open only to players that have achieved a certain level of experience. You need to have reached level 10 or above to enter an Elite Challenge. Elite Challenges are generally more difficult and offer greater rewards than other Challenges.
What Are Filters And How Do I Use Them?
Tap the Filter Bar (Search Type Bar) found below the Room Image to narrow the selections in the store by Style, Color, Brand, Material, and more.
Tap the X next to any selected Filter to remove it.
How long do I have to wait for my Challenge Results?
Can't wait for the results?!
Tap the House Icon at the bottom of your screen. This will take you to the Live Challenges page.
If you scroll down to “Awaiting Results” you will see the Live Challenges which are now closed and presently in Voting.
The Thumbs-Up Icon in the top left corner of each Live Challenge Image shows the amount of time that Challenge will remain in Voting until your results are delivered to your Inbox.
You can also check your Designs in Albums. If you tap on the Person/Face icon on the bottom right of your screen, then tap on “Designs"". Click on the Challenges Section, then All Designs.
Designs that are presently in voting will state “Results in X Day”.
What Are the Bubble Icons In My Room?
Bubble Icons show where to place furniture and decor.
To enter a Challenge, you must place Items where all the Blue Bubble Icons are.
Purple Bubble Icons are optional Items, and you do not have to place an Item where these Icons appear in order to enter a Challenge.
Why Is There a Tag on my Items?
When you are designing a room, Tags will remain on the Items that you have not purchased yet.
You can have up to two unpurchased Items in your room while designing. If you place more than two Items with the Tag still on them, one of the unpurchased Items will disappear from the room.
Make sure to purchase all of the unowned Items in the room in order to enter a Challenge.
Why are my scores so low?
Although your Designs may resemble those you see in the top designs, your score is determined by Design Home players' votes.
We don't have control over how other players vote. Our systems do not adjust or determine your scores.
Why is my Design appearing delayed?
If your results are delayed, please be sure to clear your in-game cache. Please tap on the Person/Face icon at the bottom right corner of your screen.
Tap the Gear/Settings Icon next to your Profile Picture to access your ”Account Settings”.
Then, tap on “Clear” next to “Cache”.
Will my progress save on a design if I exit the game and come back?
If you start a Design Challenge and wish to leave and come back to it, tap on the Arrow in the top left hand corner. You will now see "Design in Progress" appear below the Challenge Description in the Live Challenges section.
How do I Share my Designs to other Players, and my Social Media Account(s)?
To share your Designs, tap on the Person/Face icon on the bottom right hand corner of your screen, then tap on Designs. From there, pick the Challenge you want to share and tap on ""Share"" underneath the title of your Design.
You will be able to Share to your Friends and Social Media Accounts.
What is a Series?
Every month, a Series is released in Design Home.
A Series will have 6 Challenges that follow a theme. Players can win prizes by entering 4 Series Challenges! Enter all 6 Series Challenges to win an additional bonus prize!
Where can I find a Series Challenge?
To view and enter a Series Challenge, tap on the House icon at the bottom of your screen to access the Main Challenges page.
Series Challenges will say "Series" at the top left corner of the thumbnail. The thumbnail also includes a progress bar where you can track how many Challenges you have entered for a Series.
Tapping on the “Enter The Series Challenges” bar in Pink at the bottom of the Main Challenges page will also bring you to the next Series Challenge.
What do I win when I complete a Series?
Be sure to complete Series Challenges to win item prizes to add to your inventory!
When you enter 4 Series Challenges, you will receive 3 prizes.
When you enter all 6 Challenges of the Series, you will receive an additional bonus prize.
What is a Series Showcase?
During a Series Showcase, we bring back some of your favorite decor items and 3 Challenges from a past series! Please note that the Series Showcase is a short throwback to the original Series.
How come my designs for the Series Showcase don’t appear under Series in my Album?
The Series Showcase is a short throwback to the original Series. Completed Challenges from Series Showcases do not appear under the Series section in your Album.
If you completed Challenges from the original Series launch, they will appear under the Series section in your Album.
Are there rewards for a Series Showcase?
Unfortunately, there are no new rewards for the completion of the 3 Challenges in a Series Showcase. Please note that the Series Showcase is a short throwback to the original Series launch.
Why are my items not meeting the requirement?
Challenge requirements can range from all sorts of items in colors, materials, brands, etc within the blue and purple bubbles.
A fulfilled requirement will have a green checkmark whereas requirements that are not fulfilled will have a red minus sign.
Rugs and Lamps will not count towards Challenge Requirements.
What is the icon next to the Challenge requirements?
The blue bubble next to the requirements can only be fulfilled by items within the blue bubble.
The icon with half of the blue bubble and half of the purple bubble can be fulfilled by items in either the blue OR purple bubble.
What are “Exterior” Challenges?
Exterior Challenges let you take your home design expertise outside! You can select from a diverse range of trees, plants, and other exterior design elements to create beautiful garden spaces and earn prizes.
Why can’t I use interior furniture and decor in Exterior Challenges?
To give you a greater variety of challenge types and a fresh approach to designing, we kept Exterior Challenges separate from Interior Challenges. We’ll continue to add new Exterior item types, styles, and prizes to these challenges based on your feedback.
Will there be more Exterior Challenges?
Yes! We’ll release new Exterior Challenges weekly. Look out for new exterior styles and items coming soon!
How do Layered Rugs work? Are they available in every Challenge?
Layers of luxury await! Look out for the option to LAYER RUGS in Challenges! Mix textures and colors to add interest and warmth to your space. Stand out from the crowd!
Just as you use the PLUS (+) icon to add decor atop furniture, selected Challenges will feature the same icon for rugs. Tap the PLUS icon after placing an owned rug down in select Challenges and a second Rug Bubble will appear to achieve this chic, modern spin on rugs. Just like all rugs in-game, this is completely OPTIONAL and all Rug Bubbles can still be filled with one or no rug.
Layers of luxury await! Look out for the option to LAYER RUGS in Challenges! Mix textures and colors to add interest and warmth to your space. Stand out from the crowd!
Just as you use the PLUS (+) icon to add decor atop furniture, selected Challenges will feature the same icon for rugs. Tap the PLUS icon after placing an owned rug down in select Challenges and a second Rug Bubble will appear to achieve this chic, modern spin on rugs. Just like all rugs in-game, this is completely OPTIONAL and all Rug Bubbles can still be filled with one or no rug.