Team Ty's 'Battle on the Beach' Season 2 House Reveal

HGTV pro Ty Pennington partners with up-and-coming house flippers Wally and Jacqueline to renovate their beach house.

By: Chelsey Bowen

Show: Battle on the Beach

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Battle on the Beach: Team Ty

For the second season of Battle on the Beach, host of Rock the Block, Ty Pennington, mentored business partners Jacqueline Matoza and Wally Remaley. Real estate investor Jaqueline and contractor Wally have teamed up on three flipped houses and are bringing their partnership to Surfside Beach, Texas.

The Teams: Season 2

Wally and Jacqueline went up against two other strong teams: Roosevelt and Brandyn, a father-son duo mentored by Taniya Nayak of Build It Forward, and married couple Corey and Paige who teamed up with Alison Victoria of Windy City Rehab. Each team had six weeks to renovate a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The homes had a starting value of $515,000, and the teams were given $80,000 to see who could add the most value to their homes.

The Kitchen Challenge, Before

Right away, Jacqueline was excited about the vaulted ceiling and wanted to make the most of it. They also decided to make the kitchen space slightly smaller by moving the back wall forward to make room for a half bathroom. Though they’d tackled more intense renovations, they’d never worked under such a tight timeline. “We have six weeks, and this is going to be all-day, all-night working,” said Wally.

The Kitchen Challenge, After

Say so long to the enclosed pantry. The team removed the walls to make way for a solid wall of cabinets — in a striking deep green tone. “We’re going bold with our cabinets by choosing a darker color and brass hardware,” explained Wally. A huge island takes centerstage and provides space for prepping, eating and entertaining.

The Kitchen Challenge, After

A standout element in the kitchen was going to be a tongue-and-groove ceiling left in its natural state, but Jacqueline thought painting it white would give the whole space a beachier vibe. Ty was hesitant about the paint. “Everything that was warm, soft and inviting has been wiped away,” he said. It would be left up to the judges to decide whether the ceiling paid off or not. Their final budget was $25,297.

The Judges Check In

Sarah and Bryan Baeumler of Renovation Island were big fans of the island and the functionality of the space, especially for hosting large crowds of family and friends. They agreed with Ty and would have left the ceiling raw wood, but the overall install was top-notch. Ultimately, Wally and Jacqueline weren’t the winners of the kitchen challenge. “We lost the kitchen because we played it safe,” added Ty.

The Main Bedroom Challenge, Before

Ty wanted to create a stunning focal point for the bedroom wall, and Wally and Jacqueline agreed the bed should go between the two windows. “This week, I’m pushing my team to take bigger risks design-wise,” said Ty.

The Main Bedroom Challenge, After

Wally and Jacqueline adjusted the layout in the bedroom, sealing the door to the living room to make a proper entry from the hall. They centered the bed and added a unique headboard Ty designed out of long, skinny pine branches.

The Main Bathroom Challenge, Before

“Yikes!” was Jacqueline’s first response when she saw the main bathroom. All the fixtures were outdated, and the space needed a complete overhaul.

The Main Bathroom Challenge, After

Antique double doors separate the bathroom from the bedroom and establish instant rustic charm. The new double vanity sits tucked into a corner, illuminated by an industrial pendant.

The Main Bathroom Challenge, After

The teams were taken to an antique shop to find an item they had to include in their design. Wally and Jacqueline selected a vintage chandelier that found its home above the sleek soaker tub. In the glass-enclosed shower, the team paired vertical-laid tile with soft pebble tile to add height and texture.

Deciding on the Main Suite Winners

Bryan and Sarah loved the driftwood headboard and antique doors, though they thought the space overall felt a little tight. However, they chose Ty’s Team as the winners of the main suite challenge because of the overall design, craftsmanship and value added to the home.