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HGTV Opens Entry Box for Dream Home Contest
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
HGTV has begun accepting entries for its popular HGTV Dream Home Contest, in which the 2017 winner will receive a prize package valued at $1.7 million that includes a home on St. Simons Island, Ga.
The network said entries will be accepted through 5 p.m., Eastern time on Feb. 17 at HGTV.com/HGTVDreamHome. A maximum of two entries per day, per person will be accepted.
The home includes furnishings and décor from online retail powerhouse Wayfair (NYSE: W), and mattresses from specialty bedding manufacturer and retailer Select Comfort (NASDAQ: SCSS).
Interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn has restored a hidden gem into a one-of-a-kind getaway with a design aesthetic that can be described as Southern Transitional. With Sea Island as the backdrop, the 1980s-built home maintains a traditional look that embodies true Southern charm with an emphasis on architecture reflective of its coastal location.
In addition to the approximately 3,200-square-foot residence and all its furnishings, the grand prize winner will receive the keys to a new Honda Pilot, plus $250,000 from national mortgage lender Quicken Loans.
"The charming seaside location of St. Simons fits the bill as a 'dreamy' location where our fans can see themselves relaxing by the backyard fire pit or hosting friends by the pool," said Ron Feinbaum, general manager and senior vice president of Home Promotions for Scripps Networks Interactive. "Working with architect Michael Stauffer and builder Allen Construction, we were able to transform this home into a residence with design inspiration that our fans can use in their own homes."
The main living spaces reflect an entertaining-savvy layout that features muted, muddy earth tones mixed with bright whites. Comfortable furniture and formal statement pieces are intertwined with casual textiles. A selection of modern art elevates the house to a game-changing showstopper. The three bedrooms and four bathrooms take their cue from the property's mossy vegetation with shades of green, and the neutral browns are a nod to the nearby beaches. Complete with a private pool, the abode is a fresh new take on Southern style.
Viewers can catch the “DIY Behind the Build: HGTV Dream Home” special chronicling the home's remodeling process, tonight at 11 p.m. Eastern time on DIY Network, and the “HGTV Dream Home Special,” which airs New Year's Day at 8 p.m. Eastern time on HGTV.