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Design Details From HGTV’s Dream Home

January 4, 2016 12 Comments

It’s that time of year again when we all pretend we might actually win the HGTV dream home. This year, it’s a remodeled, waterfront home in Florida so the design (by Brian Patrick Flynn) is very coastal-inspired. I love studying these homes, room by room, and finding little details that I might use in my own house. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:

Decorating Ideas for the 2016 HGTV Dream Home

 

HGTV dream home living room

HGTV dream home pendant lighting

  • A huge photo mural solves the “what to do on the wall behind the sofa” dilemma.
  • For extra tall ceilings, multiple lanterns fill space as well as one huge chandelier.

 

kitchen storage ideas HGTV dream home kitchen

  • Instead of more cabinetry, they grouped three chests against the kitchen wall.

 

HGTV dream home dining room Dining Room lighting

  • Grouped pendant lights are a casual, but tailored, solution to a formal chandelier.
  • Think about oversized art instead of a buffet in a cramped dining space.

 

HGTV dream home mudroom 

  • Simple entryway setup: place large, catch-all (lidded) baskets under a console table.
  • Use layers of the same color family, but mix textures. (Walls + distressed table.)

HGTV dream home gallery wall

  • Use a lower hook to hang your bag and get it off the floor.
  • Place lamps on console first. Then hang art gallery wall around them.

 

HGTV dream home bedroom

silver tray collection

  • Forego the bulk of a bedside table and use a small chair + floor lamp.
  • Start a tray collection—over the bed.

HGTV dream home bedroom styling

  • Turkish towels and blankets on hooks are an easy way to add color. 

 

HGTV dream home media room

  • Use a saturated color on walls and ceiling to create a cozy cove.
  • Two sofas on opposite walls provides maximum seating in small room.

HGTV dream home colors HGTV dream home media room lighting

  • Think outside the box and beyond traditional “media room” colors and decor.
  • Hang a statement chandelier lower as the centerpiece over a coffee table.
  • Anchor colorful art and pattern by adding black and white in the mix.

 

You can see the rest of this year’s dream home here.


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  1. Mary says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:41 am

    This years house has so many beautiful features. I like the idea of a floor lamp next to a bed.
    (Maybe just not the one that was used. I feel like I would bump my head on it.)

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  2. Jen @ RamblingRenovators says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:42 am

    I love this house! It has a coastal vibe without feeling formulaic. Love the soft grey tones in the living room and the colour choices throughout.

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  3. Traci says

    January 4, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I hope I win but I’d have to take down that mural and paint two of the bedrooms a more neutral color.

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  4. Tanya Fultz says

    January 4, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    That’s is so pretty I love to decorate but never got to be one had kids instead

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  5. Megan | Honey We're Home says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    The two sofas did fit well in that narrow room and I also like the floor lamp!!!

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  6. Susan says

    January 5, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Thanks for sharing your takeaways from this house! I love the use of brights–Do you know paint colors? I think some are provided in Sources but not all? TIA

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    • Emily Clark says

      January 5, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Found it! Look at the bottom of this page and they’re all listed:

      http://www.glidden.com/hgtvdreamhome2016

      Reply
      • Susan says

        January 9, 2016 at 7:59 am

        Thanks so much Emily! You’re the best!

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  7. Whitney Shortt says

    January 5, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Love the chests in the kitchen idea!

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  8. Carrie says

    January 10, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I loved the 2 coffee tables pushed together and the grouping of 3 lights in the living room. I did miss Jack and Linda though…

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    • Emily Clark says

      January 10, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Yes, a little weird without Linda :)

      Reply
  9. Carlin says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Love the blankets for pop colors!

    Reply

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