19 Beach Chic Decorating Ideas to Copy at Home 19 Photos
Videos
See All Videos
Now Playing
Ultimate South Padre Home 04:03
Now Playing
Back to Amelia Island 02:43
Now Playing
Hilton Head Hole in One 03:29
Now Playing
Buying vs. Building in Florida 03:54
Now Playing
Enjoying Life in the Vineyard 04:09
Now Playing
Stress Free in South Carolina 04:03
Coastal-Inspired Spaces
Waterfront Homes: Island Retreat in Wilmington, N.C. 16 Photos
Located on Figure Eight Island, this home offers charming coastal style, a 60-foot pier and panoramic water views.
Stunning Coastal Home on Puget Sound 12 Photos
This coastal home was designed both inside and out to take full advantage of its spectacular views of Puget Sound. Designer Eric G …
10 Coastal-Cool Spaces From Our Best Beach Shows 10 Photos
Love beach style? Get design inspiration from How Close Can I Beach?, Island Life and Caribbean Life.
A New House With Old Charm 15 Photos
It was built in 2007, but this New Jersey home has the look of a century-old beach cottage, thanks to some good old-fashioned desi …
Paradise Found: Chic Coastal Hotels 17 Photos
From sunny Southern California to uber-hip Miami and tropical Key West, the design world's brightest stars are giving high-end hot …
Bright, Breezy Coastal Living 8 Photos
Light walls pair with pops of color and ample natural light to create a bright, airy atmosphere in this lovely beach home.
Waterfront Homes: Oceanfront Mansion in Gulf Stream, Fla. 18 Photos
One of South Florida's most prized spans of coastline gives sublime allure to this stunning walled and gated oceanfront estate.
Beachy Keen: 15 Ways to Add Coastal Charm to Any Space 15 Photos
It's easy to give your house an oceanfront feeling, even if you live miles from the water. Here's how top interior designers creat …
20 Coastal Designs That Will Have You Ready for Summer 20 Photos
Dreamy coastal designs may ignite an unwavering need for travel, relocation or home renovations. Proceed with caution.
What It's Like to Live in a Waterfront Home Sep 17, 2018
Homeowners share their insights on living by oceans, rivers and lakes.
Terrapins, Tortoises and Turtles: The New Twist on Coastal Style Oct 1, 2018
See how this season's star is blowing coral clusters and driftwood displays out of the water.
How to Make a Sea Glass Shadowbox Sep 20, 2018
Bring home the beauty of the seashore with a fun, inexpensive sea glass DIY project that's perfect for bringing in some coastal st …
10 Top Bloggers Get a First-Person Look at HGTV Dream Home 2017 Sep 18, 2018
HGTV invited bloggers and influencers from across the country to tour HGTV Dream Home 2017 on St. Simons Island, Ga.
A New Take on Nautical: Go Coastal-Chic With These Unexpected Color Palettes Sep 17, 2018
We've got six new takes on nautical style. Can you handle it?
Coastal-Inspired Design 14 Photos
From cozy beach cottages to landlocked homes that can only dream of the sea, here's a peek inside some coastal-style homes that wi …
This Waterfront Home on St. Simons Island Could Be Yours Sep 16, 2018
Tour HGTV Dream Home 2017 and enter for your chance to win this lakefront escape.
Waterfront Homes: Clifftop Contemporary in Santa Barbara, Calif. 15 Photos
Perched above the Santa Barbara coastline, this island-style contemporary home comes with a tennis court, a swimming pool and excl …
Beachside Home Featuring Color Inspired by Water, Surf and Sun 7 Photos
This beachside oasis designed by Musso Design Group draws color inspiration of the ocean and Florida sunshine with calming blues, …
NKBA 2013 Kitchen: Island in the Sun 4 Photos
This kitchen with a coastal feel offers a contemporary twist on a classic beach-cottage motif. It was designed for easy navigation …
Coastal Kitchen Makeover 6 Photos
Designer Lisa Sherry transforms a dated first floor in a vacation home into an open, coastal kitchen and dining area.
Coastal Charleston Home 11 Photos
Cobb Architects created this beautiful coastal home with a focus on its Charleston, S.C., setting, including using low-country lan …
California Coastal Home with Craftsman Inspiration 10 Photos
This renovated home has taken on an artful interpretation of California Coastal aesthetics, combined with contemporary notes and s …
Waterfront Outdoor Living At Its Finest 5 Photos
Overlooking the Puget Sound, this waterfront home features multiple areas for outdoor entertaining, dining or just kicking back by …
HGTV Dream Home 2013: Side Yard Pictures 10 Photos
The ground-level gathering area accommodates both outdoor dining and relaxation.
A Master Bedroom With a Modern Nautical Touch 13 Photos
A classic master bedroom features a soft gray-green color scheme with a modern nautical feel.
15 Sea-Inspired Decorating Ideas for Bathrooms 15 Photos
There's nothing quite like the sound of crashing waves at a nearby coastline. Bring that tranquil feeling into your bathroom retre …
Coastal, Contemporary Beach House Brings Landscape Indoors 5 Photos
This beach house blends coastal and contemporary styles and incorporates elements from the surrounding landscape into the decor.
Elevated Coastal Home 7 Photos
Daryl Cobb created this beautiful coastal home with a focus on its Charleston, S.C., setting, including using low-country landscap …
Love Your Selfie
See All Videos
Now Playing
5 Vacation Selfie Tips 01:00
Now Playing
Taking the Perfect Group Shot 01:16
Now Playing
Taking Sunset Photos 01:17
Now Playing
Get the Perfect Beach Photo 01:08
Now Playing
The Perfect Action Shot 01:02
Now Playing
Take the Perfect Flash Photo 00:55
Now Playing
Getting the Perfect Trick Shot 01:03
Now Playing
Perfect Bathing Suit Photos 00:57
Now Playing
Take Perfect Nighttime Photos 01:05
Now Playing
Take Better Hiking Photos 00:58
About the Show
Episodes
See Episode GuideMarried Couple From Louisiana Makes Move to Dauphin Island, Alabama
Lynn and Vanessa grew up in Louisiana most of their lives and that's also where they raised their four children. Once they visited Alabama's Dauphin Island they immediately fell in love with beach life and its small town feel. With Lynn a pastor, the family loves to keep active in the community and they hope to find an island home that will have that neighborhood feel. They've enlisted help from Dot Small at Alabama Realty to assist them in their search.
Hilton Head Island Hole in One
An active couple is ready to ditch the cold weather of Lake Placid, New York, for the year-round sunshine on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. After spending summers on the island with their family they fell in love with the community, the culture and most importantly, the golf. The search is on for the perfect place to call home.
Bachelor Pad in Newport, Rhode Island
A Boston accountant wants to escape the hectic city life by finding a beach getaway. He grew up visiting Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, and now he wants to find a bachelor pad near the water and downtown Newport where he can relax.
Growing Roots on St. Simons Island and Getting Closer on Palm Island
A hair stylist and barber are fulfilling a lifelong dream by moving close to the beach on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Then, an outdoorsy couple is ready to leave the cold of Colorado behind for the warm sunshine on Palm Island, Florida.
Growing Roots on St. Simons Island and Getting Closer on Palm Island
A hair stylist and barber are fulfilling a lifelong dream by moving close to the beach on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Then, an outdoorsy couple is ready to leave the cold of Colorado behind for the warm sunshine on Palm Island, Florida.
Change of Pace on James Island
Amanda and Gary want a change of pace from their busy hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They've decided to relocate to James Island, South Carolina, a small island just minutes from downtown Charleston. It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and Amanda and Gary hope to find a spacious home there with a large backyard.
Adventure on Anderson Island
Bruce and Agnes are looking to trade their lifestyle in Tacoma, Washington, for one that's more fun and adventurous on Anderson Island. They love the seclusion of the peaceful Washington island and the outdoor activities it has to offer. The couple would like a home near the beach, but most important to them is views of the water.
Absolutely Amelia Island
Pediatric doctor Kerry is ready to escape the sprawl of Los Angeles and find the perfect beach home on Amelia Island, Florida. An East Coast native who moved west for medical school, she wants to be closer to her family and has enlisted her sister to help her hunt for the perfect island home.
Cramped Quarters and Discovering Charm
A family of four has outgrown their starter home and is looking for some breathing room on Merritt Island, Florida. Then, South Carolina newlyweds look to escape busy Charleston with a move to James Island.
Cramped Quarters and Discovering Charm
A family of four has outgrown their starter home and is looking for some breathing room on Merritt Island, Florida. Then, South Carolina newlyweds look to escape busy Charleston with a move to James Island.
Reminiscing on Oak Island
A North Carolina couple wants to start a new chapter in their lives by returning to their roots on Oak Island. They enlist the help of a local broker to help them find their dream beach home where they can make new memories on the laid-back barrier island.
From the City to the Vineyard
After years of visiting the island to relax and decompress, a Boston couple is ready to find their dream home on Martha's Vineyard. They're looking for a home where they can enjoy the Vineyard lifestyle and host family that once vacationed on the island with them.
Bringing Old Friends Together in Ocean City, Maryland
Old friends from suburban Maryland have decided to buy a home together on the coast in Ocean City. They both live busy lives and dream of owning a property they can escape to and relax. Ocean City's pristine beaches and historic boardwalk make it the perfect getaway spot, so they're looking for a spacious home close to the water so they can walk to the beach.
Close to Port and Closer to Family
A young newlywed from New Hampshire seeks a home on John's Island, South Carolina, to be near her husband, who works out of the nearby Charleston Port. Then, an active couple relocates from Georgia to Melbourne Beach, Florida, to be close to their kids and grandchildren.
Close to Port and Closer to Family
A young newlywed from New Hampshire seeks a home on John's Island, South Carolina, to be near her husband, who works out of the nearby Charleston Port. Then, an active couple relocates from Georgia to Melbourne Beach, Florida, to be close to their kids and grandchildren.
Horsing Around on Amelia Island
A couple living and working in South Florida dreams of returning to Amelia Island for its small-town feel and Southern charm. This time they look for a large house with a pool that would be perfect for hosting their extended family.
Working Hard for the Hamptons
A career-driven couple is looking to make the leap from Greenwich, Connecticut, to their island fantasy destination of East Hampton, New York, where they can finally enjoy the fruits of their labor and live their island life.
Slower Pace on Indian Lake
A couple from Powell, OH, wants to slow down and enjoy life on the water by finding a dream home on Indian Lake. They hope to find a house with open views of the water, a dock for their future boat and space for their dogs to play.
Galloping into the Sunset on St. Simons Island
A young-at-heart couple is leaving behind their busy, traffic-filled life in Atlanta for the beaches of St. Simons Island, Georgia. With seven grown children and 12 grandchildren, they're searching for a large property with Southern character and a pool where they can host a lot of family visitors.
Moving Back to St. Simons Island
A couple is moving from the flatlands of Nebraska to the beaches of St. Simons Island, Georgia. He grew up on the island and is ready to come home. Her only request is a pool, but he has a very specific idea of what their Southern house should look like. They both agree that they need a yard for their beloved dog, Jim.
Galloping into the Sunset on St. Simons Island
A young-at-heart couple is leaving behind their busy, traffic-filled life in Atlanta for the beaches of St. Simons Island, Georgia. With seven grown children and 12 grandchildren, they're searching for a large property with Southern character and a pool where they can host a lot of family visitors.
Moving Back to St. Simons Island
A couple is moving from the flatlands of Nebraska to the beaches of St. Simons Island, Georgia. He grew up on the island and is ready to come home. Her only request is a pool, but he has a very specific idea of what their Southern house should look like. They both agree that they need a yard for their beloved dog, Jim.
Set Sail for Aquidneck Island
A couple that has spent most of their lives teaching on boats is ready to put down roots on dry land with their two kids. They hope to find a turnkey home on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay that has a large yard close to the beach.
Ocean Breeze on Topsail Island
Tim and Amanda have been vacationing on Topsail Island, North Carolina, for five years and have fallen completely in love with the island. Coming from New York City, the calm and relaxing beaches are a breath of fresh air for them and their daughters. With flexible careers, they're ready to stop vacationing and start living the island life.
San Diego to Whidbey Island, WA
After a career in the Navy, an officer is looking to move with his family one last time. They want to find a place with unrivaled natural beauty on the West Coast and decide to look for a home with plenty of land on Whidbey Island, Washington.
Alabama Couple Trades Farming for Boating on Ono Island
A couple leaves the cattle farm behind for a laidback life on Alabama's Ono Island. They love the quiet neighborhood feel of the island as well as its proximity to the action of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, but the challenge will be finding a house that fits their very particular wish list.
You Might Also Like ...
Island Hunters
Caribbean Life
