Team Ty's 'Battle on the Beach' Season 2 House Reveal

For the second season of Battle on the Beach, host of Rock the Block, Ty Pennington, mentored business partners Jacqueline Matoza and Wally Remaley. Real estate investor Jaqueline and contractor Wally have teamed up on three flipped houses and are bringing their partnership to Surfside Beach, Texas.

Wally and Jacqueline went up against two other strong teams: Roosevelt and Brandyn, a father-son duo mentored by Taniya Nayak of Build It Forward, and married couple Corey and Paige who teamed up with Alison Victoria of Windy City Rehab. 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.

Right away, Jacqueline was excited about the vaulted ceiling and wanted to make the most of it. They also decided to make the kitchen space slightly smaller by moving the back wall forward to make room for a half bathroom. Though they’d tackled more intense renovations, they’d never worked under such a tight timeline. “We have six weeks, and this is going to be all-day, all-night working,” said Wally.

Say so long to the enclosed pantry. The team removed the walls to make way for a solid wall of cabinets — in a striking deep green tone. “We’re going bold with our cabinets by choosing a darker color and brass hardware,” explained Wally. A huge island takes centerstage and provides space for prepping, eating and entertaining.

A standout element in the kitchen was going to be a tongue-and-groove ceiling left in its natural state, but Jacqueline thought painting it white would give the whole space a beachier vibe. Ty was hesitant about the paint. “Everything that was warm, soft and inviting has been wiped away,” he said. It would be left up to the judges to decide whether the ceiling paid off or not. Their final budget was $25,297.

Sarah and Bryan Baeumler of Renovation Island were big fans of the island and the functionality of the space, especially for hosting large crowds of family and friends. They agreed with Ty and would have left the ceiling raw wood, but the overall install was top-notch. Ultimately, Wally and Jacqueline weren’t the winners of the kitchen challenge. “We lost the kitchen because we played it safe,” added Ty.

Ty wanted to create a stunning focal point for the bedroom wall, and Wally and Jacqueline agreed the bed should go between the two windows. “This week, I’m pushing my team to take bigger risks design-wise,” said Ty.

Wally and Jacqueline adjusted the layout in the bedroom, sealing the door to the living room to make a proper entry from the hall. They centered the bed and added a unique headboard Ty designed out of long, skinny pine branches.

“Yikes!” was Jacqueline’s first response when she saw the main bathroom. All the fixtures were outdated, and the space needed a complete overhaul.

Antique double doors separate the bathroom from the bedroom and establish instant rustic charm. The new double vanity sits tucked into a corner, illuminated by an industrial pendant.

The teams were taken to an antique shop to find an item they had to include in their design. Wally and Jacqueline selected a vintage chandelier that found its home above the sleek soaker tub. In the glass-enclosed shower, the team paired vertical-laid tile with soft pebble tile to add height and texture.

Bryan and Sarah loved the driftwood headboard and antique doors, though they thought the space overall felt a little tight. However, they chose Ty’s Team as the winners of the main suite challenge because of the overall design, craftsmanship and value added to the home.

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.

Because Wally and Jacqueline previously moved the original door to the main bedroom suite, they had a huge blank wall to work with — the perfect spot to create drama and interest. They added custom built-ins, made from the old kitchen cabinets.

The same flooring from the kitchen flows into the living space, as does the tongue-and-groove pine on the ceiling. An oversized light fixture strung above a cozy, neutral seating area adds comfort.

For the nautical antique challenge, Wally and Jacqueline found teak grates from swim platforms and transformed them into a coffee table and end table. A vintage mantel sits atop a hearth made from the same stone used in the kitchen.

Although the new powder room wasn’t considered for the living room challenge, it will help Wally and Jacqueline out when the final value of the home is decided. The judges declared the space “A game changer!” It makes the house more functional for guests and adds major value to the house.

Bryan and Sarah were fans of the spacious built-ins, the bright and airy color palette and the oversized chandelier. Sarah, in particular, loved how the coffee table spanned the length of the whole sofa. The downside: They wished the ceiling had been left as raw wood and felt like there was a lack of seating in the space.

For the week four challenge, the competitors were tasked with transforming a blank room into a kids’ space with plenty of room for play. “This kids’ room is extremely challenging because it’s small,” said Jacqueline. The team knew they wanted the design to be playful and fun, but not cheesy.

Wally and Jacqueline hit the kid glamping theme hard, transforming the bunk beds into tents surrounded by zippered curtains. An activity corner with ropes and rings makes for a great play space, especially on rainy days.

The team added a petite desk (a.k.a a cool creative station) perfect for coloring, writing or playing games. Even better: It folds up into a chalkboard for additional play. A hammock chair by the window is a relaxing place to hang out after a day on the beach and read a book.

Bryan and Sarah thought the overall design was fun. They especially enjoyed the bunk system (complete with a trundle bed) and the creative station-turned-chalkboard. On the downside, Sarah believed the heavy fabric over the beds would trap heat, creating a safety hazard. Additionally, the room needed more play space.

During week five, the teams were tasked with transforming the guest bedroom and bathroom — their final chance to add value inside the houses. The guest area “is one of the worst sections of the house because it’s so tiny,” said Ty.

The highlight of the new guest bedroom is the custom accent wall, which the team created with the original kitchen cabinet doors (a crafty idea by Jacqueline). The same neutral, vinyl flooring from the rest of the house extends into the bedroom, complementing the space's natural finishes (the wooden bed frame and matching nightstands). Crisp white linens bring sophisticated brightness to the room, while gold table lamps with Edison bulbs pop against the accent wall.

Moving the kitchen wall forward in week one gave Jacqueline and Wally three extra feet to work with in the guest bathroom. They opted to use the space to install a large, walk-in shower. “I know these guys have the skills to pay the bills,” proclaimed Ty.

Fresh blue tile brings an ocean aesthetic to the walk-in shower, while a sleek double vanity creates vibrance. Mixed metals add of-the-moment style to the room, and constrast nicely with the oversized, neutral wall tiles. “We took home the win for the main suite, so we’re confident we can pull off the ‘W’ for this week’s challenge,” said Wally.

Bryan and Sarah were not fans of the custom wall treatment. However, they loved the bathroom design, declaring it the best functioning space for kids and guests — which was enough to name Wally and Jacqueline the winners of the guest room challenge.

The final week was the last chance for the teams to add value to their homes and potentially win the $50,000 grand prize. Jacqueline and Wally needed to use what’s left of their budget — $2,899 — to bring the classy beach cottage aesthetic from their interior to their exterior.

Jacqueline and Wally's goal was to extend the natural vibe of their home's interior outside. They painted board-and-batten siding in a soft cream, then added a pop of color with a coral-colored front. An array of seating, including lazy hammocks below the deck, make the outdoors extra comfortable.