HGTV Obsessed Episode 2: Brian Patrick Flynn
Mike and Kat talk with Brian Patrick Flynn, a TV producer and designer of the HGTV Dream Home and HGTV Urban Oasis giveaways. Plus, they get budget decorating tips from designer Tiffany Brooks.
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Listen in as Kat and Mike talk with Brian Patrick Flynn, designer of HGTV Dream Home 2021. This is the sixth consecutive year that Brian has worked on HGTV Dream Home. He has also designed the HGTV Urban Oasis giveaway home for the past 11 years and if that wasn’t enough, Brian will soon have his own TV show on the Magnolia Network.
HGTV Dream Home 2021
Enter daily, once at HGTV.com and once at FoodNetwork.com, for your chance to win HGTV Dream Home 2021, a grand-prize package valued at over $2.8 million!
HGTV Dream Home 2021 is located just outside of Newport, Rhode Island. Brian discusses the home’s classic New England Shingle-style architecture then he and Kat take a deeper dive into the interior’s Americana decor. Brian also discusses the challenges he and his team faced designing the home during a pandemic. Then everyone gets real about creativity, criticism and how to rise above online hate when your work is very visible on social media.
Coastal Americana Made Modern 92 Photos
See every stunning space from HGTV Dream Home 2021, a grand coastal escape packed with high-end design in a classic color palette.
Brian, a cold-weather enthusiast who lives in the deep South, talks about getting married in Antarctica and his summer house in Iceland which was featured in an episode of House Hunters International.
Tour Brian's Reykjavik Apartment 13 Photos
For inspiration, Brian used the captivating wildlife and the moody blues of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans to design his Icelandic getaway.
Defend the Trend: Is Open Concept Still a Thing?
In our Defend the Trend segment of the podcast, Kat and Mike ask Brian if he sees open floor plans on their way out. Hear his modern take on this popular layout.
Pros and Cons of Open Floor Plans 12 Photos
While this way of living has its major upsides, you may want to consider whether it's truly the right concept for you.
HGTV to the Rescue
A listener writes in and asks about when to splurge and when to save on decorating. HGTV Smart Home designer Tiffany Brooks shares her advice on designing with style when your taste outshines your budget.
Design Tips From Tiffany Brooks 6 Videos
Get decorating advice on what height to hang a TV, how to add drama to a bedroom with drapery and how to style a bookshelf.