HGTV Smart Home Designer Tiffany Brooks reveals the location of the 2018 HGTV Smart Home. The Southern town that is home to 2018's HGTV Smart Home is Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. It's the perfect coastal destination for nature lover's and fans of authentic southern cuisine. The HGTV 2018 Smart Home is a true southern escape - a charming Carolina house filled with tons of modern solutions.