HGTV Stars Reveal Challenges of Designing 2026 Smart Home

Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt can't enter the contest for the home they created in Orlando.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:26pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of a shiny, metallic smart home control panel with a glowing digital display, capturing the modern, high-end aesthetic of the HGTV Smart Home.The designers of the 2026 HGTV Smart Home incorporated the latest smart home technology and innovative design features, creating a luxurious and high-tech living space.Today in Orlando

HGTV stars Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, hosts of the show 100 Day Dream Home, designed the 2026 HGTV Smart Home from the ground up in Orlando, Florida. While they're proud of the home, the one thing they don't like is that they can't enter the contest to win it themselves.

Why it matters

The HGTV Smart Home is an annual contest that gives away a fully furnished, high-tech home to one lucky winner. As two of HGTV's biggest stars, Brian and Mika's involvement in designing this year's home adds extra excitement and intrigue for fans.

The details

Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt were tasked with creating the 2026 HGTV Smart Home in Orlando, Florida. They designed the home from the ground up, incorporating the latest smart home technology and innovative design features. However, the one downside is that as the designers, they are not eligible to win the home themselves.

  • The 2026 HGTV Smart Home was designed by Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt.

The players

Brian Kleinschmidt

One half of the HGTV star couple who designed the 2026 HGTV Smart Home.

Mika Kleinschmidt

One half of the HGTV star couple who designed the 2026 HGTV Smart Home.

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What they’re saying

“I think my biggest hope for whoever wins the HGTV Smart Home is, I hope they invite us over,”

— Brian Kleinschmidt

The takeaway

As two of HGTV's biggest stars, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt's involvement in designing the 2026 HGTV Smart Home adds an extra layer of excitement for fans, even though they can't enter the contest themselves.