If you are dreaming of a seaside escape, you will surely be inspired (jealous, even) by the newly unveiled 2016 HGTV Dream Home, located on Florida’s Merritt Island.
It’s the latest—and quite possibly the sunniest—iteration of the cable network’s annual model-home showcase and sweepstakes. Think of it as a way each year for HGTV to tap its A-list home experts and fully strut its design and decor stuff. And, as with all of the previous Dream Homes dating back to 1997, you actually have a chance to win this dazzling oasis! Click this link to enter through Feb. 18.
Interested yet? Whether you are looking to soak up some rays on the patio or on the spacious boat dock—or take a ride down the Indian River Lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway—you will find plenty of room to spread out and relax at this island retreat. But what good would a sun-drenched locale be without jaw-dropping décor? Under the guidance of architect Michael Stauffer and builder Steven Price, this top-to-bottom renovated waterfront estate offers comfort and elegant luxury in spades.
“The goal of the renovation was to create an indoor-outdoor connection and to accentuate the great view over the Intracoastal Waterway,” Stauffer says.
You might not have the same sweeping views where you live, but while you wait breathlessly, dreaming of your name being drawn, you can bring the estate’s design elements into your abode. Here’s how to get the look of this HGTV Dream Home:
Industrial meets coastal: Modern industrial accents update the traditional coastal décor, bringing it firmly into the 21st century. The result? A contemporary oasis that still feels traditional—and plays up its seaside scenery, of course.
“The wall of doors and windows along the west side makes you feel like you are outside while enjoying the comforting interior,” Stauffer says.
Pale blue walls and neutral fabrics scream “seaside,” but the addition of an ironwork coffee table and geometric cage pendants—not to mention that brass curtain rod—make this room a showstopper without sacrificing the stunning view. Looking for some industrial style of your own? These Kichler Cartone Bronze Pendant Lights provide a similar look for just $165.
Metallic medley: Combine several different metals to add glamour to a neutral kitchen. In this kitchen, small accents—see the patinated gooseneck faucet and streamlined brass cabinet hardware?—bring a bold burst of metallic color to the gray-and-silver room and complement the clean lines of the marble-topped island. If you’re seeking the same brassy accents in your own kitchen, try Delta’s Trinsic Champagne Bronze Bar and Prep Faucet for $368.
Pouf and circumstance: The vibrant media room turns up the volume on normally serene beachy style, combining bright, vivid colors, fun patterns and some serious texture. This room is an entertainer’s dream, especially with such easy access to the side yard through the sunny French doors. Switch up the seating with shag poufs, which provide extra room for big groups and can double as footstools. West Elm’s $399 Mongolian Lamb Poufs come in a subtle pink and vivid blue to add softness and color to your entertaining area.
Classic and clean: Pairing bold colors with simple, neutral furniture is a good bet. Otherwise, you risk overwhelming the space. Combined with teal walls and coral pillows, the white couches and streamlined, whitewashed coffee table help ground the room in classic coastal design. Pick up the Ethan Allen Cottage Coffee Table for just $575 to add neutral coastal chic to your own room—seaside or not.
Four-poster paradise: The home’s white-and-bold theme continues in this stunning master bedroom, where brilliant teal walls mix perfectly with cream curtains, white-washed hardwood flooring, and silver-and-glass side-table lamps. To add oomph to your own jewel-toned master bedroom, add a streamlined canopy bed with simple, clean lines. This DHP Rosedale one is just $319 at Overstock.com.
