18-04-2025
24 home finds from this year's HGTV Smart Home we're currently eyeing, starting at $30
HGTV Smart Home 2025 home finds quick picks
Colorful smart speaker: Amazon Echo Pop
Minimalist bed frame: Article Basi Bed Frame
Playable wall art: Archtwain Wall Games Playable Football Decor The HGTV Smart Home 2025 is officially move-in ready, and the fully furnished San Antonio abode features all the bells and whistles you'd hope to see, plus some unexpected surprises (cold plunge anybody?). But the excitement doesn't just end with a new house. This year's HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes winner will also be walking away with a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid SUV and $100,000 in cash.
Are you wondering what to expect inside and outside the home? Honestly, we don't blame you. We got a sneak peek at this year's smart home and pulled together some of our favorite products, which includes some items we love and have tested, like the Samsung Frame TV, so you can shop the actual picks for yourself even if you don't win the sweepstakes.
To see how everything came together, check out this tour of the home given by this year's HGTV Smart Home designer Poonam Moore. You have until May 23 to enter the Sweepstakes — good luck!
Samsung 43-Inch The Frame
We've reviewed both the 2021 version of this TV and the 2024 version (which is featured in the home), so we can't say we're surprised that it's earned a spot in this year's smart home. With its beautiful design and large gallery of artwork that can be displayed when it's not in use, Samsung's The Frame TV has continued to impress us with how effortlessly it transforms blank walls and spaces. Read our review
Simplehuman Rechargeable Sensor Soap Pump
CNN Underscored's home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel has this rechargeable dispenser from Simplehuman, which she uses for both hand soap and hand sanitizer. We love that the design eliminates the need to touch anything, which is especially useful when you're handling things like raw meat.
Zstarr Motorized Smart Blind for Window With Remote Control
With these motorized smart blinds, having to manually close your window blinds is a thing of the past.
Ozarke Rusee Smart Table With Speaker
Far from your standard end table, the Rusee smart table from Ozarke doubles as a Bluetooth speaker and even has a built-in wireless charger, so you can juice up your devices in style. We love the table's simple, modern design, which is perfect for the minimalist at heart.
Amazon Echo Pop
Also making an appearance in this year's smart home? The Amazon Echo Pop, which we love for its budget-friendly price and color selection. We also couldn't help but notice that the Echo Pop isn't the only Amazon device in the home. The clockless version of our favorite budget-speaker, the 5th Generation Echo Dot, is also our review
Amazon Fire HD 8
With the Amazon Fire HD 8, you can browse the internet or dive into a new book with the touch of a finger. We reviewed an older version of the tablet in 2020 and found it to be well worth the price.
BroadLink IR/RF Smart Home Hub
This smart home hub can be used to control shades, light switches and more within your home. The best part? It's compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, so you can set up voice prompts.
Huupe Smart Mini Basketball Hoop Game Console
It's easy to see why this basketball hoop game console caught the eye of CNN Underscored senior lifestyle editor Tamara Kraus. Complete with shot and distance tracking, so you can keep a tab on your stats, the Huupe Mini gives you access to tons of subscription-free games, all while letting you stream your favorite music and shows.
Chiltern Velvet Tufted Sofa
Everyone's dream sofa looks different, but regardless of where you imagine kicking your feet up, there's no denying the comfiness factor of this velvet, tufted sofa from Chiltern.
Four Hands Cairo Chair
We couldn't take our eyes off of this upholstered chair from Four Hands, which features wraparound arms and a loose seat cushion. We love that the chair comes in four neutral colors to complement any style.
Article Harmon Checkerboard Side Table
We love a good piece of multi-functional furniture, like Article's Harmon Checkerboard Side Table. The wooden tabletop flips over to reveal a checkerboard and a hidden storage space underneath where you can stash game pieces or other knickknacks.
Avant 76-Inch Metal Articulating Floor Lamp With Fabric Shade
Floor lamps help pull a room together, and we couldn't be more obsessed with this decor pick. It works perfectly in a modern home, like this one, thanks to its unique silhouette and burnished finishing.
OneFortyThree Tablet Stand
Having a tablet stand nearby comes in handy when you need to prop up your iPad or Kindle. We love how design-forward this made-to-order tablet stand is, with its curved shape and rounded brass feet.
Fire Cold Plunge 3.0
Interested in reaping the benefits of cold plunging? This year's smart home features the Fire Cold Plunge 3.0, which has medical-grade lining, ambient lighting in the form of LED lights and slip-proof flooring, so you can go in and out of the tub with confidence.
AllModern Padua Nightstand
As AllModern's Padua Nightstand proves, your bedside table does not have to be boring. The drawer space gives you plenty of room to stash your book, blue-light glasses, nighttime snacks, sleep mask and more, while its top gives you a spot to place your water bottle.
Article Basi Bed Frame
When it comes to bed frames, simple ones can make just as much of a statement in the bedroom. I love the look of this minimalist frame which, depending on the vibes you're going for, can be pushed up against the wall or paired with a nice headboard.
Pottery Barn Bouclé Pillow Cover
Patel said the interior designers she's interviewed have always recommended switching up your pillow covers if you're looking for a quick way to freshen up your space for less. She likes this one from Pottery Barn, which is used in the living room and has a boucle side and a solid flax side.
Lavauk Mango Wood Fruit Bowl
Another one of Patel's picks is this handmade, wooden fruit bowl, which appears in the kitchen of the smart home and can also double as decor.
Archtwain Wall Games Playable Football Decor
We can't imagine a cooler piece of wall art for a gaming room than this handcrafted piece. When mounted, it's an incredible statement piece soccer fans are sure to love. When you pull it down from the wall, it transforms into a fun tabletop-style game for loads of family fun.
Ruggable Outdoor Offset Stripe Black Rug
Ruggable's stylish selection of interchangeable and machine-washable rugs is part of what makes the brand so popular. Case in point: Kraus has several Ruggable rugs throughout her apartment. The deck area outside features this striped one, which helps to cozy up the space.
Ozarke Floating Shoe Shelf
If you thought the soccer wall art was cool, you'll love this unique floating shoe shelf from Ozarke, which Patel thinks is a great piece of decor for shoe lovers. Plus, with Father's Day coming up, she thinks it would make a unique gift for Dad as well.
Aerlo Ceramic Candle Holder Set
Patel loves the look of this candle holder set from Amazon, which she described as 'a unique, easy piece of decor that will make your place look fancy.' This set appears in the kitchen, but we can see it working in other parts of the home, like a bedroom or the living room, as well.
Dupray Air Purifier
If you're concerned about the level of dust and other pollutants in your home, an air purifier is a great buy. This one from Amazon doubles as a planter or an accent table (depending on the version you get), which is what makes it particularly cool in our eyes. It offers real-time air quality monitoring and has fans that can automatically adjust their speed level.
Hiendure 12-Inch Brass Clothes Hanger
Patel loves the functionality of these types of clothes racks, since they give you a place to hang your items when you need it but can fold away when not in use. Though this hanger is used in the laundry room, depending on your needs it can be used in other spaces, too, including outdoors. Where is the HGTV Smart Home 2025 located?
Where is the HGTV Smart Home 2025 located?
This year's HGTV Smart Home is located in San Antonio, Texas.
What happens if you win HGTV Smart Home?
What happens if you win HGTV Smart Home?
In addition to winning the HGTV Smart Home 2025, this year's HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes winner will also walk away with a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid SUV and $100,000 in cash.
How does HGTV notify you if you win?
How does HGTV notify you if you win?
For specific information on when the winner of this year's HGTV Smart Home will be chosen and how they will be contacted, please visit and review the rules.
CNN Underscored has a team of writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when relevant to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. For this article, associate lifestyle editor Rachel Dennis, alongside home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel and senior lifestyle editor Tamara Kraus, curated a list of some of the best home finds featured in this year's HGTV Smart Home.
