Ben + Erin 4 Ever!
Our Favorite Pics from 'Home Town' Season 1
Erin and Ben Napier captivated viewers in the inaugural season of their series Home Town and, what's more, are arguably one of HGTV's most romantically photogenic couples. To that end, we bring you a celebration in photos — Ben and Erin in portraits, candids, behind-the-scenes and just hanging out around their beloved hometown. Some of these are never before seen, and we bring them all to you with limited captioning interruption. Enjoy.
By:
David L. Haynes
Related To:
Home Town Heroes
Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV's Home Town
Flowers and Frills
And pretty as a picture.
Our Town
Erin and Ben in downtown Laurel
Just Kickin' Around Downtown
Reliable Transportation
A Coke and a Smile
Words to Live By
Perfect Fit
One of our all-time favorite Erin and Ben pics
In the Shop
Erin offers assistance at Scotsman Co., Ben's woodworking shop in downtown Laurel.
In the Shop
In the Shop
On the Job
American Made
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Fist Bump
Home Turf
Ben and Erin outside Laurel Mercantile Co., the store they operate in partnership with two other couples on Front Street in downtown Laurel.
We're Rolling
Erin slates a segment on an episode from Home Town, Season 1.
Take Five
Project Oriented
Project Oriented
Erin works on a custom lighting project for the Edwards house. See the full renovation gallery: A House With History.
A Portrait in Blue
Erin in the newly renovated Walker kitchen. See the full renovation gallery: "Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting". Also featured in the "Erin's Home Town Color Palette" gallery.
Afternoon Stroll
Supper Time
Balance and Symmetry
Erin and Ben with clients Laura and Ross from the very first HGTV Home Town project. See the complete gallery: "Home Town: Thoughtful Renovations in a Small Southern City".
Super Casual
Ben & Friend
Ben during some backyard cleanup on the Hayes project. See the full renovation gallery: "A 1920s Craftsman for a Nashville Songwriter".
Hands-On
Erin works on removing trim and mesh in the master suite on the Walker project.
Determination
Ben observes from a safe distance.
When All Else Fails
Fait Accompli
Did We Get That on Camera?
From episode 109. See the full renovation gallery:
"Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting".
"Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting".
Warm Welcome
Game Plan
Ben and Erin meet with residential designer Luke Sippel (center) and contractor Jonathan Walters (left) to go over the blueprints and formulate plans for the Robinson renovation.
Fine Cut
All In the Details
Erin ponders placement for an accent piece that will become a small but signature feature in this renovation — an old-style working gas lamp for the new front porch.
A Touch More Formal
A Bit Less Formal
Architectural Salvage
On the Carson project, Erin carefully removes the fireplace surround so that it can be repurposed later.
Serious Demo
Ben and Erin work together to remove extra-thick concrete countertops as part of the kitchen demo.
The Carson Project
The Carson Project
French Country Style
Erin and Ben pause for a portrait in the Carson's newly renovated French Country style kitchen. See the complete renovation gallery: "A Touch of Provence in Southern Mississippi".
The Forest for the Trees
Erin gets to work on the densely overgrown backyard that will eventually become a major focal point in the Hayes project.
The Hayes Project
The Hayes Project
The Hayes Project
The Hayes Project
See the complete renovation gallery: "A 1920s Craftsman for a Nashville Songwriter".
Iron Work
Erin demonstrates the proper technique for use of a reciprocating saw as she and Ben remove an old iron fence on the Walker project.
Iron Work
The Walker Project
Erin in the newly renovated master bedroom at the Walker residence.
The Walker Project
The Walker Project
See the complete renovation gallery.
A Posh Bath
The spa bath with clawfoot tub and ornately patterned tile is one of the key highlights in the Hayes project.
A Piece of History
Ben shows off the historic and highly sought-after "Laurel Bricks" — made by a local company as far back as the 1880s, and becoming increasingly hard to find.
Sidewalk Community
Erin and Ben in the neighborhood where the Chancellor House is located, as featured in episode 103. See the full renovation gallery: "From Nashville to Mississippi: A 'Home Town' Homecoming".
Impromptu Moment
Impromptu Moment
Y'all Please Come Back!
The second season of Home Town is slated to air on HGTV beginning in January 2018. Keep checking back here for show updates and exclusive new content.
