What's Smart About HGTV Smart Home 2018?

HGTV Smart Home 2018 sparkles with intelligent design in every space complete with state-of-the-art tech upgrades.From beds that customize comfort to a hidden virtual reality space for entertaining the entire family, this Palmetto Bluff home is full of smart solutions and inviting Southern style.

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Simply Smart

HGTV Smart Home 2018 is full of smart solutions that make everyday life easier. From the latest in technology to keep your home safe to smart designs that simplify daily tasks, this Palmetto Bluff home in South Carolina combines Southern charm with hi-tech smarts.

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Intelligent Ride

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug in Hybrid is also included with the prize package for HGTV Smart Home 2018. Charge it at the end of the day and you’ll be ready to hit the road by morning.

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High-Tech Control

The stylish and sleek interior cabin of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-In Hybrid meets hi-tech with an intuitive touch screen control panel.

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Personalized Comfort

Sleep Number beds are found throughout the home including in the master suite. This Flextop King, i10 Sleep Number 360 smart bed with air pressure monitoring lets you rest easy with endless head positions and foot warming.

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Brainy Bedroom Skylights

This bright and airy bedroom gets a smart boost with VELUX skylights are energy efficient and solar powered. Built in rain sensors automatically close the skylight moisture is detected.

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Quick-Witted Windows

Taking the bedroom from day to night is just a click away with this VELUX skylight remote control. Close the skylights at the end of the day and enjoy sleeping in the next morning or leave them open and wake with the sunrise.

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Rest Easy

A discrete panic button next to the master suite bed connects to the HGTV Smart Home SimpliSafe professional grade security system. Homeowners can rest easy knowing help is on the way with this one-touch system.

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Sweat at Home

The master bedroom also doubles as a workout space with a sleek Peloton bike. This cutting-edge indoor cycle brings live studios classes into the home.

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Personalized Fitness

A 22-inch HD touchscreen on the Peloton bike gives users access to performance tracking metrics, a real-time leaderboard and the on-demand library of classes making workouts easier than ever.

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Custom Pair

Matching twin beds from Sleep Number brings personalized comfort to this stylish teen bedroom. Dual k2 Sleep Number SleepIQ Kids beds can be customized for each individual to make the counting sheep a thing of the past.

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Connected and Secure

The SimpliSafe professional grade security system keeps the 2018 HGTV Smart Home connected and secure without relying on a home telephone line. A personal key fob keeps homeowners connected on the go to this seamless, simplified safety system.

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Safe and Sound

If an intruder smashes the SimpliSafe keypad the system doesn’t shut down. Homeowners can feel confident help is on the way even if one part of the system isn’t connected.

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High-Tech Hideaway

The virtual reality room at HGTV Smart Home 2018 is a high-tech escape with a Play Station 4 that includes connected gaming, intelligent personalization and integrated social capabilities.

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Endless Entertainment

Entertaining friends and family is elevated with the Play Station VR Headset. With more than 100 games, this virtual reality platform provides endless fun for every member of the family.

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Playing With Light

Nanoleaf Aurora Rythm lighting allows fully personalized lighting with modular panels and endless color choices. Here, sleek white panels create a geometric pattern on the wall and can be connected to the home’s computer system to customize the virtual reality room’s lighting as well as set schedules for individual users.

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Smart Style

The inviting flex space connects to the virtual reality room thru a Murphy Door hidden bookshelf door. The hidden bookshelf door maximizes usable storage space while simultaneously adding architectural interest to the room.

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A Porch for All Seasons

This retractable screen can be lowered to keep mosquitos out while the party is heating up.

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Hidden Storage

This rustic, herringbone console table mixes elegant design with high-tech know how with a Nexus21 small hidden storage that lifts a flat-screen television to turn this outdoor seating area into an entertainment hot-spot.

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Designer Technology

The guest bathroom gets a high-tech makeover with a remote-controlled Kohler Numi toilet. The motion-activated cover and seat allows hands-free opening while a seat warmer and foot warmer take the chill out of this sleek space.

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Energy Efficient Windows

VELUX skylights in the master bathroom add light to create a spacious airy feeling while also being energy efficient and solar powered.

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Original Organization

A shoe lover’s dream, this master closet also includes an automated shoe storage solution with motorized show shelves that rotate and maximize storage space. The shoe carousel begins to rotate with the simple touch of a button, to make it easy to find a favorite pair.

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Sleek and Stylish

Smart Tint film in the master bath glass shower can transform from clear to opaque at the click of a button or with a smart phone connection for personalized privacy. The Kohler DTV+ shower system brings water, steam, light and music together for the ultimate relaxing shower experience.

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Clean and Connected

The Ocea waterproof bathroom television in the master bath shower blends into the design of the bathroom with a mirror glass finish. Users can connect to TV systems of their choice and wi-fi networking allows smart phone content to be streamed seamlessly.

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Technology in the Details

Start the day with the latest news, stock updates and social media feeds with double Smart Touch Vanity Mirrors in the master bathroom. Coffee is at your fingertips and can be hidden from sight when no longer needed with a Nexus21 small hidden storage lift.

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High Tech Excellence

The remote-controlled Kohler Numi toilet allows for a custom experience for each user and brings the master bathroom into the future.

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Culinary Innovation

The HGTV Smart Home 2018 kitchen combines elegant design with high tech innovation for a elevated culinary experience.

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Surprise Storage

Smart design stairs leading from the kitchen to the second floor maximize storage and keep linens easily at hand when needed.

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Genius Java

The Jenn-Air built-in coffee system turns your morning java into a culinary revolution with a frothing system and integrated milk container for personalized lattes and cappuccinos.

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Shrewd Space Saver

This secret, pocket-door dog gate is the perfect solution to keeping man’s best friend where you want him without sacrificing stellar home design or space.

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Connected Cabinets

The sleek and seamless design of the CabiTV integrated TV cabinet door means you can cook up something new with your favorite television chef without sacrificing counter space or the inviting feel of this elegant kitchen.

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In-Home Camera Network

The SimpliSafe camera in the great room connects to the entire SimpliSafe system and gives homeowners the peace of mind knowing that if their home is broken into they will have video footage of intruders

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Simply Beautiful

This scene-stealing fireplace is the perfect backdrop for a TV that seamlessly blends into the decor displaying fine art or photos until it transforms into the ultimate television experience. "Invisible Connection" technology eliminates cables and keeps the focus on beautiful design.

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What's Smart About HGTV Smart Home 2018?

Simply Smart

Intelligent Ride

High-Tech Control

Personalized Comfort

Brainy Bedroom Skylights

Quick-Witted Windows

Rest Easy

Sweat at Home

Personalized Fitness

Custom Pair

Connected and Secure

Safe and Sound

High-Tech Hideaway

Endless Entertainment

Playing With Light

Smart Style

A Porch for All Seasons

Hidden Storage

Designer Technology

Energy Efficient Windows

Original Organization

Sleek and Stylish

Clean and Connected

Technology in the Details

High Tech Excellence

Culinary Innovation

Surprise Storage

Genius Java

Shrewd Space Saver

Connected Cabinets

In-Home Camera Network

Simply Beautiful

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