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Front Courtyard Pictures From HGTV Dream Home 2016

By: Peter Walsh

Inspired by Mediterranean and Caribbean architecture, this grand Floridian front yard features giant royal palm trees and native plants.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Paver Driveway With Tropical Landscaping

Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC

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Looking North

Instead of adopting the typical vernacular of Florida homes painted in tropical colors the design team at HGTV Dream Home 2016 took their cues from the styles of those found in the Hamptons on New York’s Long Island.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Stone Paver Walkway and Tropical Landscaping

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Casual Elegance

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Front Yard Picket Fence and Flowers

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Fencing Lesson

A white picket fence out front is a nod to country homes of New England.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard Entry Door

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Grand Entrance

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard with Picket Fence and Purple Flowers

Photo: Tomas Espinoza

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Take a Peek

Peeking over the white picket fence draped in pink bougainvillea, visitors can see the entry courtyard, a welcoming spot to great guests.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard with Outdoor Dining Table

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Take a Seat

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard Dining Area Furniture

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Color Burst

For a burst of color, the dining chairs feature red terra cotta and tan striped cushions and gives the space it’s own personality.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard with Bose Sound System

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Musical Notes

Unobtrusive wireless speakers provide musical entertainment on the courtyard patio.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Windows and Hurricane Shutters

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Look Inside

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Striped Courtyard Furniture and Dining Area

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Welcoming Spot

In nice weather, the homeowners can greet arriving guests at the dining set on the courtyard patio.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard Furniture Chair Arm Detail

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Take Comfort

Classic in design, the dark finish iron dining chairs are comfortable for entertaining.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 White Window Shutters

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Sun Shades

Painted cedar wood shutters are functional. Mounted awning style, they help shade the interior from the Florida sun.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Tropical Landscaping and Stone Paver Walkway

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Separate Spaces

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard with Potted Plants

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Colorful Pots

Potted in cobalt blue containers, garden plants provide seasonal color to the courtyard.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Master Bath Balcony With Columns

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Master Balcony

The second story balcony is accessed from the master bathroom. Beefed up pillars and a Chippendale style railing were added during reconstruction of the house.

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Support Services

Decorative and functional, the supports for the master bathroom balcony add a classic architectural touch to the front of the home.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard With Blue Fountain

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Water Works

A cobalt blue vessel was kitted out as a subtle water feature and sits in a flower bed out front.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Courtyard with Palm Tree and Tropical Landscaping

Photo: Tomas Espinoza

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Palms Please

Palm trees are a must in any Floridian landscape. Some were added during the landscape phase of the construction.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Master Bathroom Balcony

Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC

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View Master

The master bedroom suite owns one side of the house on the second floor. The balcony looks out over the front yard.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Paver Driveway With GMC SUV

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Park Here

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Paver Driveway and Tropical Landscaping

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Hollywood Entrance

Mature palm trees standing 30-feet tall line the driveway and create a Hollywood entrance. The white painted house appears to glow as you approach.

HGTV Dream Home 2016 Tropical Landscaping and Paver Walkway

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Walk This Way

A wide paver walkway rendered in gray tones with a brown chestnut banding allows two people to walk up the house side-by-side.