Kristan Cunningham brought her accessible and affordable design ideas to viewers as host and lead designer of HGTV's Design on a Dime. She encourages people not to be intimidated by a lack of funds or do-it-yourself knowledge when it comes to creating their dream spaces. After running showrooms and working with several well-known designers, she landed at a small upscale firm in the heart of Los Angeles' design district. In 2001, a friend invited Kristan to partner up and compete on HGTV’s Designer’s Challenge and has since become one of HGTV’s most recognizable faces.