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This upstairs bedroom in HGTV Smart Home 2026 blends smart technology with space-saving design. A lofted bed, built-in workspace and gaming setup make the most of the compact layout, while a crisp blue-and-white palette keeps the room feeling bright. The bedroom connects to a shared bathroom designed with practical storage and relaxed coastal details.
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Smart Bedroom Setup
Just off the second-floor game room at HGTV Smart Home 2026, a tech-forward bedroom with a blue-and-white palette makes the most of a modest footprint.
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Hidden Bunk Access
Disguised as a dresser, this innovative pull-out stair system provides access to the bunk above and slides neatly back in to maximize floor space.
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Game-Ready Seating
A rolling pinstripe chair continues the room’s blue-and-white palette with a subtle coastal nod. Nearby, two VR headsets hint at the bedroom’s tech-forward personality.
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Styled Shelf Moment
A long blue shelf above the TV is styled with knickknacks and headphones, while concealed backlighting adds a warm ambient glow.
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Natural Light for Work and Play
Positioned beside the window, the workspace benefits from plenty of natural light, creating a comfortable spot for studying, gaming or creative projects.
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All-Encompassing Corner
The built-in corner desk wraps neatly along the wall, offering a practical workspace that blends seamlessly into the room’s design.
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Sleep Above, Lounge Below
The lofted bed maximizes the room’s footprint, creating space below for a relaxed hangout zone anchored by a small floor sofa.
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Hang Out in Style
Art, storage and even snacks help turn this hangout zone into a space that feels thoughtfully designed as well as relaxing. The lofted bed is positioned to keep the window unobstructed, allowing the space below to remain bright and inviting.
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A Moment for the Artwork
This pair of framed art pieces introduces a playful palette while still feeling elevated, adding color and personality without skewing overly childlike.
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Gaming Central
A 55-inch smart TV is perfectly sized for gaming and streaming, fitting neatly beneath the upper shelf without overwhelming the wall.
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Tech Meets Texture
Though designed with tech in mind, a few thoughtful decor pieces keep the room feeling balanced and inviting, adding a subtle coastal touch to the space.
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Seamless Storage
A six-drawer pine dresser is designed to resemble built-in cabinetry and painted in HGSW Debonair, the same blue tone carried throughout the space.
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Window to Anywhere
A trio of Atmoph Windows displays a serene coastal scene, though the digital landscapes can be easily changed to suit the mood of the room.
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Scenery on Demand
The digital windows bring a sense of the outdoors inside, allowing the room to shift from ocean views to mountains or cityscapes with the touch of a button.
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Between the Bedrooms
Just beyond the bedroom, a shared bathroom provides easy access while carrying the home’s relaxed coastal aesthetic into the upstairs spaces.
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Room for Two
A woven mirror frame brings natural texture to the bathroom, while a row of lights above casts an even glow across the double vanity in this shared space.
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Simple and Serene
A striped shower curtain introduces a classic pattern, while the window above helps keep the narrow bathroom feeling light and open.
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Behind the Curtain
Dark subway tiles envelop the shower, creating a bold backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the light striped curtain.
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Upstairs Flow
Situated between the two upstairs bedrooms, the shared bathroom offers easy access from either side, creating a thoughtful layout that keeps the upstairs spaces connected.