Inside the HGTV Dream Home 2025 Media Room: Cozy Southern Style Meets Bold Design

Story by Lance Hanlin + Photography provided by HGTV

Each month we’re stepping inside a different room of the 2025 HGTV Dream Home in Berkeley Hall. Designed by Court Atkins Group, built by Shoreline Construction and styled by HGTV’s Brian Patrick Flynn, this Lowcountry retreat is all about relaxed, everyday living with a little something extra. This time, we’re heading into the media room, where bold color, natural light and smart design come together to create the ultimate spot for movie marathons, slow mornings and mid-afternoon naps.

Cornered comfort

Wrapped in Sherwin-Williams Rocky River, the media room strikes a perfect balance between bold color and calming comfort. The deep green walls feel rich, not heavy, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that let the Lowcountry sunlight spill in. Layered with inviting pillows that make it easy to settle in, a striped cotton ticking sectional adds a classic Southern touch. At the center, a round mango wood coffee table blends beauty with practicality. Behind it, a thoughtfully arranged gallery wall featuring mixed-media art and carved panels brings texture, interest and a sense of personality to the space.

Big top energy

The ceiling steals the spotlight with a painted design inspired by a circus tent. Stripes of Sherwin-Williams Rocky River, Quietude and Snowbound fan out from a central point, drawing the eye upward and adding a sense of height and movement. Flynn topped it off with a mid-century modern chandelier: sleek, sculptural and just a little unexpected. It’s a playful contrast to the room’s traditional touches and keeps the space feeling fresh and current.

Now showing

Opposite the gallery wall, the space shifts into viewing mode. A clean, art-free wall keeps attention on the TV, while the dark wall color enhances the cinematic feel. The fluted birch media console beneath blends beauty and function, hiding away remotes, wires and video game gear. Tucked into the corner, a cane-back chair with a leather seat, a gold floor lamp and a faux olive tree create a quiet nook for reading or scrolling. The marble-look concrete side table adds a sculptural note, and the dark woven rug brings everything together, softening sound and grounding the layout.

Get the look

Solid Wood Round Coffee Table ($999)

Twilight Metal Table Lamp ($660)

Adona 71″ Media Console ($1,899) 

Wall paint: Sherwin-Williams Rocky River

Ceiling paint: Sherwin-Williams Rocky River, Quietude and Snowbound