HGTV Smart Home Owner's Manual
What makes this home high-tech? Discover 17 systems — each tied to a smart tablet or phone — that simplify living, save money, increase security or create a comfortable living environment. Beauty, Plus Brains
The Dramatic Before and After
See pictures of each HGTV Smart Home space during the construction process and after furniture load-in. What a difference a few weeks makes!
Photo Diary: Construction Process
HGTV Smart Home 2013 comes to life in a series of photographs that capture every important moment of the homebuilding process, from framing to drywall installation.
Early Phases of the Build
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Shingle Style
Historic Florida cottages inspired the home's classic design.
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Land Management
A gentle approach to construction preserved existing vegetation.
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Solid Engineering
Saving resources, the home is shored in places where it matters most.
A Closer Look at Design
Small Home Lives Big
Techniques visually expand the home's modest footprint.
All About Location
A thoughtful approach makes beach living mess- and stress-free.
2013 Floor Plan
Layout maximizes space and blurs the line between indoors and out.
Exclusive Videos: Inside HGTV Smart Home
Digital lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch explores HGTV's first annual high-tech home and investigates design elements and smart features that make living easy.
Take the Virtual Home Tour
Step inside HGTV Smart Home 2013 and explore spaces — indoors and out — via 360° images, slideshows and exclusive videos.
Smart From Start to Finish
A series of time-lapse photos captures the build, from site clearing to foundation pouring and framing.
Sunny Florida Location
Learn more about Jacksonville Beach and the walkable, charming HGTV Smart Home 2013 neighborhood.
Paradise Key South Beach
The Smart Home neighborhood is 5 blocks from the beach. Get to Know the Community
