Jada Williams' college landlord is not just her best friend, but she is also her big sister and surrogate mom. Both agreed that it is time for grad-student Williams to move into her own place. Now they both agree that she needs help getting started with decorating. The living room in her condo in the suburbs of Detroit is all white, empty and sterile. Designer Carriann Arkowski agrees to establish a French sheik design theme that Williams can carry on throughout the rest of the place.