See Erin and Ben's Gorgeous Nursery! 15 Photos
Looking for nursery design inspiration? You’re in luck! HGTV’s leading ladies, including Erin Napier, have recently welcomed children. Achieve a similar look in your nursery by shopping these products inspired by their designs.
A New 'Home Town' Exclusive Digital Series: ERIN'spired
Erin Napier gets some well-deserved spotlight in a new digital series that focuses in detail on her designs and inspiration. This digital series accompanies the new season of Home Town. It's not just inspired by, it's Erin'spired.
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Two Exclusive Digital Video Series
Erin'spired 10 Videos
Take a peek behind the curtain with Erin's design process as she and her team envision new possibilities for the homes featured in Home Town. New installments added weekly.
Talkin' Shop 6 Videos
Talkin' Shop features Home Town’s Ben Napier and HGTV’s Jason Pickens in a digital series that brings comic relief to the wood shop – as well as practical woodworking and DIY tips.
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Home Is Where the Art Is
An Eclectic Stunner Fit for an Artist 20 Photos
Erin and Ben turn an old Craftsman with no personality into the perfect eclectic, cozy home for an artist and her son.
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New Gallery!
A Traditional Charmer Ready to Entertain 20 Photos
Erin and Ben give a colonial-style house some serious love and created the perfect home for a young couple.
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Season 3 Gallery
A Bright, Elegant Cottage and a Long-Awaited Homecoming 75 Photos
Ben and Erin help a former Laurel resident convert a '50s-vintage house with dated kitchen into an open and airy retreat that’s the perfect place to come home to.
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Season 3 Gallery
A Craftsman Cottage for Canadian Expats 64 Photos
Erin and Ben help a couple ready to move south (way south) update a neglected vintage home while resurrecting its Arts and Crafts roots.
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Season 3 Gallery
A Forever Home and a Fine Southern Porch 53 Photos
The Napiers help a couple create a traditional Southern home – with a great front porch and casually comfortable features – in one of Laurel's oldest houses. Take the Photo Tour
Season 3 Gallery
Lots of Space and Some Spanish Flair 48 Photos
Erin and Ben help family of five fashion a newly upgraded home with a comfortable vibe and New Orleans-style Spanish touches.
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New Gallery!
Country Life & Room to Grow 37 Photos
An artist and his wife enlist Ben and Erin to help find a home with character and space for raising a family. The result is a stylish update on a country farmhouse. See the Gallery
One Really Big Reno
A House Too Big To Move?
Ben and Erin may have bitten off more than they can chew in a project for a client who wants to move then renovate her historic family home. Sometimes it’s a good idea to have a ‘Plan B’. Find Out More
Home Town Season 2
Ben & Erin are Back
Season 2 Premiere
(And Other News)
Heads up, Home Town fans. Season 2 is in full swing with new episodes every Monday. Plus, maybe you've heard, there are some other announcements of note, too.
...And They Have Some Surprises
Catch a Sneak Peek 6 Videos
Home Town returns in second season filled with more imaginative renovations and vintage Southern charm. And there are some revelations in store.
The Newest Napier
Welcome to the World, Baby Helen
Erin Napier Delivers Beautiful Baby Helen
Ben and Erin welcomed their first child just a week before the kickoff of Home TownSeason 2! Read the details from Erin, here.
Sweet Soul Music
From Dad to Daughter: Ben's Sweet Playlist for Baby Helen
Hear how Home Town stars Ben and Erin Napier welcomed their baby girl home with music. (Get the tissues ready.)
Exclusive Home Town Videos
Get to Know Laurel, MS 2 Videos
Get a personal tour of downtown Laurel with Ben and Erin as your guides. Plus tour the Napiers' Laurel Mercantile Co. Watch Now
Dining Southern Style w/Ben and Erin 2 Videos
Food faves (and not-so-faves) from Ben and Erin. Plus Ben's step-by-step guide to the perfect grilled cheese. Hungry Yet?
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Getting Personal w/Erin + Ben 5 Videos
Who's more romantic? Who's messier? Who snores the loudest? Find out in these web-exclusive Q&A videos. Watch Now
Meet the Hosts
Get to Know the Napiers 2 Videos
Ben and Erin Napier love small towns and old homes, and they're all about "restoring" rather than "replacing". Find out what they're all about in these video spotlights. Watch Now
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Our Favorite Moments from Season 1
Here's a roundup of some of what made Season 1 of Home Town so great. Bonus: A sneak peek at the critters, heavenly hardwoods and babies on the way in Season 2. Read the Article
Home Town Season 1 Photo Galleries
A 1920s Craftsman for a Nashville Songwriter 57 Photos
Erin and Ben help singer-songwriter Amber Hayes update a vintage home, creating a vibrant, bohemian vibe, an amazing spa bath and something special in the backyard.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Amber Hayes
Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting 67 Photos
Erin and Ben help a returning resident transition from big-city lights to small-town living. And a 1955 bungalow is brought back from disrepair and given a fresh, vibrant look.
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Homeower Profile: The Walker Family
A Touch of Provence in Southern Mississippi 49 Photos
Erin and Ben welcome a new family to town and help them transform a drab box of a house into a home with loads of charm and a European soul.
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Homeowner Profile: Linda and Scott
From Nashville to Mississippi:
A 'Home Town' Homecoming
33 Photos
Ben and Erin help a couple of newlyweds, returning home after living in Nashville, bring the charm and sparkle back to a 1913 Craftsman.
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Cottage Charm for Two Empty-Nesters 26 Photos
Erin and Ben create a quaint and colorful home, restoring an 1901 cottage-style house for a couple returning to small-town life.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Kenya and Coy
A Historic Home & History in the Making 33 Photos
Erin and Ben have their work cut out for them renovating a dilapidated home built in 1900 for an architectural designer and his fiancé moving back to Mississippi from New York.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Bill and Jody
From Loft Living to a 'Home Town' Home 40 Photos
Erin and Ben help friends Dawn and Michael transition from downtown living to a family-friendly neighborhood home with a pro-style kitchen and a great outdoor space.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Dawn & Michael
Porch Dreams for a Returning Artist 27 Photos
Ben and Erin help an artist with a penchant for front porches find and create a picture-perfect home.
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A House With a History 27 Photos
Ben and Erin help a young couple with a love of old homes revitalize the charm in a neglected gem built in 1910. The home has an interesting history that dates to World War II.
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A Craftsman Charmer and
a Small Town to Call Home
37 Photos
The Napiers help a military family with three kids transition to small-town life, renovating a 1917 Craftsman cottage to create a family friendly home.
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From the Series Pilot
Thoughtful Renovations
in a Small Southern City
33 Photos
Meet Ben and Erin Napier — a couple of good southerners who are passionate about restoring classic old homes, and devoted to their tiny hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.
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Local Color
Erin Napier's Home Town Color Palette 9 Photos
Check out Erin's favorite go-to colors -- as seen in this season's Home Town projects, and as featured in HGTV's latest "Color Vs. Color" design showcase.
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About the Show
About the Hosts
Erin Napier
All About Erin
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All About Ben
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See Episode GuideSmall Budget, Big Style
A local business owner is looking to buy a starter home within walking distance to town with character, has plenty of space for her dog and fits her thrifty all-in budget. Ben and Erin Napier narrow her search down to two homes -- one is on the historical Bush dairy farm with a sizable yard and lake view, the other is a well-kept cottage with great bones and a small yard. Once a decision is made, the duo creates a jaw-dropping transformation complete with a covet-worthy kitchen and a dreamy outdoor patio.
Country Singer Moves From The Big City to a Small Town
After living in Nashville for the last 15 years, this country music singer is looking to put down roots in small town Mississippi. She has set her budget and has provided Ben and Erin with a wish list that includes a historic home with a space for entertaining and a spa-like master bath. She's presented with two homes: a classic Craftsman bungalow with a large but rough backyard and a large, dated house with no kitchen. Ben and Erin deliver a stunning home that includes a manicured outdoor entertainment space and a luxury spa master bath.
Move It or Lose It?
Robyn and Cassidy want to move Robyn's great-grandmother's house to a new plot of land, but Ben and Erin are skeptical that the home could survive the move. With a budget of $100,000, Ben and Erin transform a cozy cottage in town into a dream home to present the couple with a safer option.
A Doctor in the House
Ben and Erin are eager to welcome a new pediatrician that hopes to settle down with his wife and work in the beautiful community. The couple wants a historical charmer with room to grow and a spacious outdoor area for entertaining. Along with a complete interior transformation, Erin creates a beautiful outdoor living room while Ben builds a custom grilling station for the ultimate barbecue experience.
Colorful Custom Cottage
A local restaurant owner and grandmother is looking to buy a house and settle down. She has an all-in budget of $85,000 and a wish list that includes a spacious kitchen and a place to garden. She chooses a cottage that Ben and Erin inject with her shining personality, adding unique touches to create a stunning kitchen with a custom-built rolling island and a handmade raised garden bed.
Military Family Finds Small Town Charm in Mississippi
A well-traveled serviceman and his wife settle down after finding a job in small town Mississippi. Ben and Erin have been given an all-in budget and are tasked with satisfying the couple's wish list that includes a historic home with a chef's kitchen. They come back with two choices: a cozy Cape Cod-style house with a small kitchen and a charmless exterior or a slightly larger home with interesting architectural details and a welcoming front porch. Ben and Erin make the couple's dreams come true by creating a home dripping in charm that includes a French provincial chef's kitchen and a handcrafted work table.
An Old Familiar Place
After being away for 30 years, a woman dreams of retiring in the small town where she has fond memories of her childhood. With her all-in budget of $120,000, Erin designs an elegant, airy home while Ben creates some unique builds including a laundry chute and a custom screen door.
Southern Italianate Charm
Ben and Erin Napier get the opportunity to find and restore a home for some longtime friends. They're hoping to find a historical house with a porch and cozy charm. Ben and Erin show them two houses: The Thompson House where the Italian style potential is masked by bad design and The Carmichael House whose mix of 1920s and 1990s styles will be expensive to redo. Ben and Erin then use creative solutions to convert mismatched design elements into a beautiful historical house complete with a custom-built ottoman and a unique outdoor entryway cabinet.
Small Town Life Awaits
A Canadian couple looks to purchase a vacation home that will one day become their retirement home. With an all-in budget of $140,000, Ben and Erin show them two Craftsman cottages. Fans of Craftsman design, Ben and Erin restore the classic architectural features and charm to give these out-of-towners a true Southern experience.
Small Town Sophistication
A couple that's moving back to Mississippi is looking for a spacious home for under $260,000 where they can host friends and throw parties. They have their heart set on one of the options, but it's out of their range, leaving them to either negotiate or settle on the home they can afford. In the end, Ben and Erin create the ultimate gathering place complete with a custom table for outdoor dining and a pergola party area.
Room to Grow
A couple with two kids are in desperate need of more space and hope to find a home with a big yard and studio for his work with an all-in budget of $200,000. After showing them two great options, Ben and Erin transform their choice into a modern, spacious farmhouse that includes a chicken coop made from a dilapidated children's playhouse.
Southern Coastal Style
A couple is ready to move back home to Mississippi and put down roots after years of moving for work. They need help finding a home with charm and character in a small town. With an all-in budget of $300,000, Ben and Erin infuse their new home with coastal charm and create a gorgeous kitchen and breathtaking outdoor entertaining space using reclaimed cedar from the home.
Southern Coastal Style
A couple is ready to move back home to Mississippi and put down roots after years of moving for work. They need help finding a home with charm and character in a small town. With an all-in budget of $300,000, Ben and Erin infuse their new home with coastal charm and create a gorgeous kitchen and breathtaking outdoor entertaining space using reclaimed cedar from the home.
A House With History
Will, Courtney and their boys have outgrown their starter home, so they enlist Ben and Erin to help them find their forever house. On their wish list is a sizeable, historic house that's rich in character and small town charm. Ben and Erin show the couple two homes: a large house that is short on personality, and a smaller house with loads of character but a long list of necessary repairs. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Will and Courtney have to weigh out what matters most.
Cottage Charm
Coy and Kenya are moving to town to be close to their children and grandchildren. As empty nesters, they want to downsize into a historic cottage with an all-in budget of $125,000. Ben and Erin show the couple two cottages: a small, dated house with exterior charm, and a cottage that makes up for its lack of character with an attractive asking price.
History in the Making
After moving to New York City to pursue his architect career, Bill is ready to settle down with his fiance Jody in the small town he's loved since childhood. Ben and Erin show the couple two very different homes -- a dilapidated historic house with character that requires a ton of work, and a Craftsman that needs updates and a personality. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Ben and Erin transform the couple's pick into a dream home with a gorgeous kitchen and custom millwork.
Small Town Life for a Growing Family
A Chicago woman moves her family from the big city to a small town in Mississippi. She's looking for a family-friendly house for her kids and future grandchild with room to entertain and a private oasis for herself. With a comfortable budget, Ben and Erin show her two homes: one with an unwelcoming exterior and an interior that's a bit dated, and another home that's smaller with very little character. Despite the limitations, Ben and Erin overcome their obstacles and wow the family with the home of their dreams.
An Island For All
A long-time local teacher looks for a house where she can entertain her large family. She has an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a large kitchen and family living area to host her big family get-togethers. Once Ben and Erin have shown her two possible homes that need a little love, the work begins transforming one of them into a stylish, welcoming oasis where the whole family will be comfortable. Even better, they're able to use beams and cabinets from the original house to build a stunning custom table and kitchen island.
Small Town Life Awaits
A Canadian couple looks to purchase a vacation home that will one day become their retirement home. With an all-in budget of $140,000, Ben and Erin show them two Craftsman cottages. Fans of Craftsman design, Ben and Erin restore the classic architectural features and charm to give these out-of-towners a true Southern experience.
Country Singer Moves From The Big City to a Small Town
After living in Nashville for the last 15 years, this country music singer is looking to put down roots in small town Mississippi. She has set her budget and has provided Ben and Erin with a wish list that includes a historic home with a space for entertaining and a spa-like master bath. She's presented with two homes: a classic Craftsman bungalow with a large but rough backyard and a large, dated house with no kitchen. Ben and Erin deliver a stunning home that includes a manicured outdoor entertainment space and a luxury spa master bath.
Porch Dreams
Amanda is returning to Mississippi after seven years of living in San Antonio, Texas, and she's looking for a historic home with a front porch and room for entertaining for $150,000. Ben and Erin show her two homes and after Amanda makes her pick, they create a dream space dripping with Southern charm and a to-die-for kitchen.
Home Is Where the Art Is
An artist wants to raise her teenage son in the small town near their friends and family. With a budget of up to $200,000, her wish list includes plenty of room to welcome visitors and a dedicated art studio. Erin embraces the opportunity to design for a fellow artist by designing a home with bold patterns balanced with a calm color palette. They dedicate an entire room to an art studio customized with thoughtful furniture built by Ben and dip-dyed drop cloth curtains created by Erin.
Moving to Main Street
A woman wants to downsize and move into town to be closer to friends and work. With her all-in budget of $125,000, she hopes to find a small home with a maintenance-free yard, a master bathroom, and space for her son. Ben and Erin give her house a colorful makeover that includes a whimsical kitchen, stunning master bathroom and dedicated music room.
An Island For All
A long-time local teacher looks for a house where she can entertain her large family. She has an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a large kitchen and family living area to host her big family get-togethers. Once Ben and Erin have shown her two possible homes that need a little love, the work begins transforming one of them into a stylish, welcoming oasis where the whole family will be comfortable. Even better, they're able to use beams and cabinets from the original house to build a stunning custom table and kitchen island.
Countryside in the City
A couple is ready for a different pace after living in the country for years. Erin and Ben create a haven in the city for them complete with handmade print wallpaper made by a local artist and a set of dining room buffets created entirely from one of the house's demolished rooms.
A Little Rough, A Little Refined
Caroline and her husband, Corey, are moving home to follow her dream of opening a men's store. With a budget of $150,000, they're hoping to find a house that matches their authentic, early-century style and has an office worthy of their new business. Ben and Erin Napier show them two houses, and after the couple makes a choice, they use some unique solutions to open up the space and embrace its authentic style. The stunning transformation includes an office reminiscent of an old English library, a hand-cut brick backsplash and a piece of art from the home's history.
