HGTV® Dream Home 2025: Trex® Outdoor Living Products Enhance Charm of Lowcountry Retreat

Nestled among majestic pine trees, the HGTV® Dream Home 2025 captures the natural beauty and timeless elegance of the Lowcountry. Located in Bluffton, South Carolina—just a short drive from Hilton Head Island’s white-sand beaches and the historic charm of Savannah—this serene getaway enjoys proximity to lush marshes, moss-draped oaks, and peaceful waterways. Drawing inspiration from Bluffton’s coastal village heritage, the Dream Home combines classic Southern architecture with contemporary outdoor living, featuring a carefully curated array of Trex® products that lends an air of relaxed sophistication and warm hospitality.

Celebrity designer Brian Patrick Flynn envisioned the home’s expansive backyard as a harmonious extension of the coastal environment. Using Trex materials, Flynn aimed to highlight nature-inspired beauty, while providing superior protection against Bluffton’s coastal climate, known for its intense heat, humidity, and salt air.

Classic Comfort for Southern Summers: Trex Transcend® Lineage^™ Decking

For the home’s spacious backyard outdoor living spaces and the cozy front porch, Flynn selected Trex Transcend Lineage Decking in Biscayne—a light coastal brown that complements Bluffton’s sandy shores. Lineage decking combines the look of natural woodgrain with advanced heat-mitigating technology, ideal for Lowcountry summers, when outdoor temperatures often exceed 100 degrees.

The neutral tones and golden accents of Biscayne seamlessly blend with the marsh and shoreline hues, connecting the outdoor space to its natural surroundings. Lineage decking also stays cooler* underfoot, making it perfect for barefoot enjoyment on sunny days. This decking is not only beautiful, but incredibly practical—it withstands intense sun, salt air, and storms with ease.

Built to resist fading, scratching, and staining, Trex Transcend Lineage Decking comes with a 50-year warranty, ensuring long-lasting good looks, even in challenging coastal environments.

Unobstructed Views with Modern Style: Trex Signature® X-Series^™ Railing

Surrounded by stunning bluffs, waterways, and forests, the Dream Home’s elevated backyard deck features picture-perfect vistas accentuated by new Trex Signature X-Series Railing with premium-grade stainless steel cables. The contemporary, minimalist design allows for clean sightlines, while adding a sleek touch to the home’s classic architecture. Flynn chose cable railing not only for the durability and corrosion resistance of its stainless steel composition, but also to enhance the open, airy feel of the outdoor space.

On the front porch, Trex Signature® Railing with vertical aluminum balusters frames the stairs, preserving scenic views without compromising safety or style.

The clean look of the vertical balusters puts the home’s distinctive exterior design at the forefront, while the cable railing creates an outdoor area that feels open and connected to the land around the home, letting nature be the star of the show. This railing is especially striking for its ability to disappear into the background, so homeowners and guests can fully soak in the views. Plus, it’s incredibly durable and resistant to corrosion, making it an ideal blend of form and function near the coast.

Refined, Seamless Details: Trex® Fascia and Trex Hideaway® Systems

No detail was spared in finishing the Dream Home’s outdoor spaces, with Trex Fascia in Biscayne bordering the decking edges for a smooth, refined look. Paired with Trex Hideaway Hidden Fastener Clips and matching Trex Fascia Plugs, this system keeps screws hidden, resulting in a clean, uninterrupted surface. The hidden fasteners make a big impact on the design’s polished feel, creating a deck surface that remained visually flawless, with no screws or nails detracting from the aesthetics.

The Best Seats Outside the House: Trex® Pergola with Integrated Lighting

A made-to-order Trex Pergola in the custom color Rocky River serves as a striking focal point of the home’s backyard deck, complete with integrated lighting for versatile daytime relaxation and evening gatherings. The pergola’s graceful design provides both shade and structure, while maintaining an open feel – making it an inviting spot to dine or entertain, while savoring panoramic views across the property.

The deeper blue-green hue of the pergola contrasts beautifully with the lighter Biscayne decking and complements the home’s interior color palette. Integrated Aura Recessed Downlights and Column Lights to add ambiance for nighttime, and extend the amount of time the homeowners can spend enjoying the outdoor space.

Elegant, Smart-Controlled Illumination: Trex® Outdoor Deck Lighting

To enhance the Dream Home’s exterior appeal, Trex Outdoor Deck Lighting brightens stair risers and subtly highlights deck boards, while effortlessly operated via a Wi-Fi Controller for customizable ambiance, creating an atmosphere that feels safe, inviting, and adaptable to any mood. Flynn sees lighting as crucial to setting the right tone for outdoor spaces. Long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lights add warmth and visibility without overpowering the space – ensuring a soft, natural glow. 

Commitment to Conservation: Trex Eco-Friendly Products

Bluffton is known for its picturesque landscapes and strong commitment to environmental stewardship. As part of Beaufort County, Bluffton prioritizes the preservation of nature through initiatives like the Green Space Program, which protects open spaces, conserves natural resources, and enhances residents’ connection to the environment. Trex outdoor products, crafted from up to 95% recycled and reclaimed materials, align seamlessly with these community values, offering a truly sustainable choice. By using Trex products, the outdoor space embodies both beauty and sustainability, reinforcing the values of Bluffton’s residents.

From HGTV Dream Home to Your Own Home

Whether you prefer to do it yourself or leave it to a professional, the 2025 HGTV Dream Home provides endless inspiration for designing your own aspirational backyard retreat. Each Trex product embodies style, durability, and comfort, inviting you to create a customized space that’s both beautiful and built to last. Trex offers a timeless quality that complements environments ranging from the charming South Carolina Lowcountry to the rustic Arizona desert or the urban vibe of Chicago. With Trex, you can create an outdoor space that reflects the essence of your surroundings.

*Although Trex Transcend Lineage is designed to be cooler than most other composite decking products of a similar color, on a hot sunny day, it will get hot. On hot days, care should be taken to avoid extended contact between exposed skin and the deck surface, especially with young children and those with special needs.