Team Alison’s ‘Battle on the Beach’ Season 2 House Reveal

For the second season of Battle on the Beach, host of Windy City Rehab Alison Victoria mentored couple Corey and Paige Cyr of Cyriously Living. From Alberta, Canada, the couple has been married for three years and have flipped five homes together. “She does more of the design aspect, and the flip and work are my part of the project,” said Corey. This project isn’t bigger than ones they’ve tackled before, but the timeline is more intense. "Being in real estate, the goal is for the home to appraise higher, so I have that dialed in,” explained Paige.

Corey and Paige went up against two other strong teams: Roosevelt and Brandyn, a father-son duo mentored by Taniya Nayak of Built It Forward, and business partners Wally and Jacqueline, who teamed up with Ty Pennington of Rock the Block. Each team had six weeks to renovate a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The homes had a starting value of $515,000, and the teams were given $80,000 to see who could add the most value to their homes.

It was time for that room-splitting peninsula to go. When the couple explained their plan — open up the space, move the dishwasher, install an under-counter microwave and trade out the door on the pantry for a chic arch — Alison said they were reading her mind.

Corey and Paige kept a mostly neutral color palette with white cabinets and countertops. They maximized the ocean view by moving the sink to a center island, which is paired with tall metal barstools for bonus seating. Though a risk, they removed the large window and installed a custom built-in with a wine rack and fridge. A large jute rug grounds the dining area, while a natural-wood grain table and Windsor chairs create a warm, inviting space.

Originally, Corey and Paige set their kitchen budget at $27,000. However, when their costs got a little tight, their planned stone archway over the stove hung in the balance. Alison convinced them to dip into their funds for an extra $1,000, knowing it was a must if they wanted to win the kitchen challenge. The result: an eye-catching focal point that helped name Team Alison the week one winners.

Sarah and Bryan Baeumler of Renovation Island were wowed by this stunner of a kitchen. With its West Coast vibe, gorgeous stone work and two distinct seating areas, this space was chosen as the winning kitchen. Sarah, in particular, was impressed with the different kinds of lighting that allow for varied illumination throughout the day and night.

The goal for week two offered a chance to add major value to each team's home. The objective: turn the main bedroom and bathroom into a stunning suite. Right away, Corey and Paige knew they wanted to transform the tiny closet with bifold doors into a walk-in closet by stealing room from two little closets on the other side of the wall.

Shiplap runs across the ceiling and down the back wall to create a colorful, built-in headboard. The natural wood bed frame is dressed in soft white linens and flanked by matching side tables with ceramic lamps.

Alison worked with Corey and Paige to come up with a striking bathroom plan. They wanted to open it up, have tile everywhere and create one massive shower with a freestanding tub. “We won the kitchen, so we’re going into this really confident. I want to keep the momentum going,” said Alison.

The team closed up a window so they could relocate the double vanity and open up the space. An expansive wet room houses the freestanding bathtub and a waterfall showerhead, all wrapped in neutral chevron tiles. A wide window offers ample natural light. For consistency, the archway echoes the couple’s kitchen design.

Corey and Paige brought color into the bathroom with the earthy green double vanity. Brushed nickel fixtures and hardware, along with arched mirrors, complete the look. The final budget for their main suite was $19,067.

Alison showed off the main suite to Bryan and Sarah. Though they loved the large walk-in closet and the window in the shower, they thought the shiplap headboard looked like an afterthought rather than part of the original plan. They also noted the fixture layout in the shower could have been more robust.

Enter week three: the living room, which had nothing except a great view. Each team was challenged to add an architectural element. Additionally, they had to elevate the space with a piece from a nautical antique shop.

Since there was nothing to see through the side windows but the neighboring house, the team decided to close up both windows and make room for custom built-ins, flanking the stone fireplace. “I am a window deleter. I just get rid of them when I don’t need them. If you draw people’s attention to the correct windows, then it really is all about the view,” explained Alison

For the nautical antique shop challenge, Alison came up with the idea to create a shiplap window seat, complete with vintage portholes. It turned out to be the perfect spot to take in the amazing ocean view.

The same flooring runs from the kitchen into the new living room, as does the white shiplap on the ceiling. A large, cozy sectional rules the room, accompanied by a custom stone fireplace flanked by vintage brass lanterns and a one-of-a-kind light fixture.

Sarah and Bryan chose Team Alison as the winner of the living room challenge. They loved how the stonework of the fireplace pulled in the kitchen’s design, as well as the extra storage provided by the built-in cabinets.

For the week four challenge, the competitors were tasked with transforming a blank room into a kids’ space with plenty of room for play. Paige knew the hardest part of this room’s design was, “trying to make it spacious, as well as adding as many beds as possible. It’s going to be tricky.”

Corey and Paige maximized the space by taking out one of the closets and building a wall of custom bunk beds. The blue-and-white wallpapered mural creates an ocean ambiance, while the shiplap motif from the rest of the house continues overhead on the ceiling. A hanging projector allows for movie screenings on the opposite wall.

The team was able to fit five beds into the room. In addition to two bunks, they included a trundle. Nautical-inspired lanterns illuminate each bed for nighttime reading. Playful pillows and cozy throws make this the perfect spot to hang after a day on the beach.

When the judges entered the room, Sarah immediately checked the bunk heights and approved. She also enjoyed the reading lights. Bryan was a fan of the projector, but didn't love the big, blank white wall across from it.

During week five, the teams were tasked with transforming the guest bedroom and bathroom — their final chance to add value inside the houses. “We’re going to have to come up with something pretty spectacular because if we lose all three bedrooms, that’ll be a huge bummer,” said Paige.

With Alison’s advice, “Don’t just be a boring, basic bedroom. That’s not upping the value,” ringing in their heads, Corey and Paige decided to step out of their comfort zone. They painted all the walls of the guest bedroom dark green and built an adult bunk bed to increase the number of beds.

They carried their arch theme into the guest bedroom with a custom built-in closet. The closet's neutral colors, as well as the shiplap ceiling, create bright contrast against the green walls.

The uninspiring bathroom needed a major upgrade. “I feel gross just standing in here,” declared Paige. The team came up with a plan to take out the tub, add in a large, walk-in shower and create a spa-like vibe.

Corey and Paige took out the bathtub to make room for a walk-in shower, which now boasts large marble wall tiles and a pebble floor. A soft neutral palette acts as the backdrop for a classic vanity with dark fixtures.

Not huge fans of the space, Bryan and Sarah would have preferred to have an open bedroom with a cozy seating area rather than the adult bunk bed. Craftsmanship continues to be a big sticking point for Bryan, and the shiplap left a lot to be desired.

The final week was the last chance for the teams to add value to their homes and potentially win the $50,000 grand prize. “We’re maxed out emotionally, physically, but have to give it one last push,” said Paige. Corey and Paige won the other first-impression spaces and planned to use the rest of their budget — $2,951 — to win this one too.

Paige and Corey opted for their boldest shade of green yet on new board-and-batten siding. Since the home is designed for hosting guests, they created an outdoor area fit for large gatherings. On one side of the deck, a sectional for lounging adds comfort to an outdoor kitchen. The team created a cozy spot for enjoying morning coffee in the middle section of the deck, as well as Adirondack chairs and a fire pit on the other side.