A Christmas Open House (2022) May 2026

As they race against a Christmas Eve deadline to impress wealthy buyers, the duo renovates the house room-by-room, sparking old feelings along with the new floorboards. HGTV Star Power: Ben and Erin Napier

If you’ve ever found yourself torn between binge-watching a home renovation marathon and a cozy holiday rom-com, Discovery+ has answered your prayers. Released in November 2022, A Christmas Open House is the ultimate mashup of HGTV’s design expertise and classic holiday romance tropes. The Blueprint: What’s It About?

It’s a low-stakes, feel-good movie perfect for a snowy night in. A Christmas Open House (TV Movie 2022) A Christmas Open House (2022)

From "Nogfest" (an eggnog-tasting event) to "Ho Ho Hoops" (basketball in Santa suits), the movie is packed with quirky small-town traditions.

The story follows (played by Katie Stevens), an ambitious Atlanta-based property stager. When she returns to her small Georgia hometown to help her newly-remarried mother sell her childhood home, she’s paired with her high school crush, David Phelps (Victor Rasuk). David is a local real estate agent with a vision for renovation that clashes—and eventually clicks—with Melissa’s staging skills. As they race against a Christmas Eve deadline

Keep an ear out for Erin’s singing! She showcases her real-life musical talents during a karaoke scene in the film. Why It’s Worth the Watch

The movie uses HGTV-style "sketch overlays" to show design visions before they happen, giving it a unique visual flair. The Blueprint: What’s It About

Ben and Erin basically play versions of themselves—Ben as a master woodworker and Erin as a design expert.