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Inside the HGTV Smart Home 2026: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Built Right Here in Orlando
April 7, 2026
HGTV® Smart Home 2026 has been unveiled! Built right here in Orlando by Hartizen Homes and designed by Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, this home redefines what it means to live smart through intentional design that anticipates how you live every day!
Where Smart Meets Seamless
From the moment you walk in, every detail is working behind the scenes to make life easier, safer, and more connected. This home is packed with thoughtfully integrated smart features, from advanced security systems to responsive home technology designed to simplify everyday living.
Think:
- Smart security with indoor & outdoor cameras, glass-break sensors, and water detection systems
- Intelligent home systems that enhance comfort, convenience, and peace of mind
- Seamless tech integration that blends into the design, never overpowering it
Even in the kitchen, smart design goes beyond aesthetics — with features like water sensors that help prevent damage before it happens, proving that luxury can also be practical.
This is what modern living looks like: proactive, intuitive, and designed to support your lifestyle.
Designed for Real Life — Elevated
At over 3,000 square feet, the home offers a layout that feels open, connected, and effortlessly livable. Every space is designed with purpose, from the expansive main living areas to flexible spaces for work, play, and relaxation.
Built With Our Paxton Floorplan:
The Paxton offers over 3,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, blending comfort, function, and luxury. This 4-bedroom home features a first-floor primary suite, 3.5 baths, private study, spacious loft, split 3-car garage, and a 32’ covered lanai—perfect for Florida
living.
Step through the 8’ front door into bright, open living with soaring 9'4" ceilings. The chef inspired kitchen showcases 42” cabinets, a large island, walk-in pantry, gas range, and flows seamlessly into the dining and great room overlooking the lanai. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a spa-like bath and oversized walk-in closet, while a convenient laundry room connects the garage to the main living area. Upstairs, enjoy a versatile loft, three secondary bedrooms, and two full baths, including a Jack-and-Jill.
Thoughtful details like a brick-paver driveway, tankless gas water heater, and energy efficient features complete this beautifully crafted home.
Entertainment, Reimagined
Spaces designed for connection and entertainment:
- A game room featuring a multisport simulator
- A media lounge built for movie nights and game days
- Outdoor entertainment zones complete with projector setups and gathering spaces
Every inch of the home is designed to create moments — whether it’s hosting friends, spending time with family, or simply unwinding at the end of the day.
Built with Purpose, Right Here in Orlando
This city is known for its energy — world-class attractions, a growing culinary scene, beautiful lakes, and easy access to Florida’s coastlines... and this home captures that spirit perfectly!
We are proud to be a local Central Florida builder. At Hartizen Homes, every home we build is rooted in a simple philosophy:
Thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of how people truly live.
Being selected as the builder of the HGTV Smart Home 2026 is a reflection of that commitment and a milestone we’re incredibly proud of!
More Than a Home — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
Each year, HGTV gives one lucky winner the chance to experience it all — a fully furnished, professionally designed smart home, plus additional prizes.
The 2026 sweepstakes opens April 21, offering a rare opportunity to step into a lifestyle that blends innovation, luxury, and everyday comfort!
Enter For a Chance to Win: http://www.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/hgtv-Smart-home/sweepstakes
Photos © 2026 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
All rights reserved. No purchase necessary to win. Ends 5/23/25. For full Official Rules, visit //HGTV.com/SmartRules.
To enter, visit //HGTV.com/Smart.
