Master Outdoor Design with HGTV Smart Home Tips

The HGTV Smart Home 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, seamlessly blends Mid-Century Modern elegance with Texas-inspired warmth, proving that outdoor spaces can be just as refined, functional, and inviting as the indoors.

This home’s low-maintenance, high-performance materials ensure durability, year-round usability, and smart living without sacrificing design. Here’s how Trex decking, railing, outdoor kitchens, lighting, and furniture elevate this backyard retreat—and how you can bring the same seamless sophistication to your own outdoor space.

1. Stay Cooler & Sophisticated with SunComfortable™ Decking in the Shade Jasper

Smart Feature: Trex Transcend® Lineage® decking is engineered with SunComfortable™ heat-mitigating technology*, keeping the surface cooler to the touch—a game-changer for hot climates.

Design Impact: The rich Jasper shade brings warmth and depth, complementing the home’s earthy, modern aesthetic while resisting fading over time.

Surprising Perk: Who says smart materials can’t be beautiful? This decking delivers both elevated design and next-level comfort, proving that heat-resistance* and bold aesthetics can coexist effortlessly.

2. Enjoy Unobstructed Views with Trex Signature® X-Series™ Cable Railing

Smart Feature: Minimalist cable railing keeps the focus on the surrounding live oak trees and skyline, creating an open, airy feel.

Design Impact: The sleek lines and barely-there cables enhance the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Surprising Perk: This railing isn’t just about function—it’s a design statement that gives the space a modern, high-end look, making it a picture-perfect backdrop for any outdoor setting.

3. Elevate Evenings with Trex Deck Lighting

Smart Feature: Integrated Trex deck lighting adds subtle illumination that enhances safety and ambiance without harsh glare.

Design Impact: The soft glow highlights textures, pathways, and architectural details, giving the space depth and warmth after sunset.

Surprising Perk: With Trex’s WiFi-controlled wired lighting, you can easily adjust brightness and ambiance from your phone, creating the perfect mood with just a tap. Prefer a wire-free option? The solar-powered post cap lights offer effortless illumination—no wiring needed, just beautiful, energy-efficient lighting every night.

4. Make Entertaining Effortless with a Trex Outdoor Kitchen

Smart Feature: This weather-resistant outdoor kitchen expands the home’s entertaining space, making it easy to cook, serve, and dine al fresco.

Design Impact: The sleek cabinetry and a pass-through window create a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor kitchens.

Surprising Perk: Durable and eye-catching, this setup means less time on maintenance and more time enjoying grilled masterpieces, fresh cocktails, and lively conversations.

5. Maximize Space with Trex Spiral Stairs

Smart Feature: Spiral stairs efficiently connect the upper and lower decks, making the most of every inch of outdoor space.

Design Impact: With its sleek, sculptural form, this space-saving staircase adds an eye-catching architectural element.

Surprising Perk: More than just stairs, this feature transforms the deck’s layout, offering a modern yet functional way to move between levels.

6. Upgrade Comfort with Trex Outdoor Furniture

Smart Feature: Trex outdoor furniture is made from durable, weather-resistant materials that maintain their beauty year after year.

Design Impact: The clean lines and plush cushions extend the home’s contemporary aesthetic outdoors.

Surprising Perk: With easy-to-clean fabrics and fade-resistant finishes, you can refresh your space without constant upkeep, making it perfect for effortless relaxation.

7. Add Warmth & Ambiance with a Trex Fire Table

Smart Feature: A Trex fire table creates a cozy focal point for gathering, no matter the season.

Design Impact: Strategically placed under the live oak trees, it adds an intimate, inviting touch to the backyard retreat.

Surprising Perk: Whether you’re roasting marshmallows, sipping wine, or unwinding after a long day, this fire table turns any outdoor moment into a special occasion.

8. Achieve a Flawless Finish with Trex Fascia

Smart Feature: Trex fascia adds a clean, polished edge to decking, stair risers, and perimeter details.

Design Impact: It creates a seamless transition between decking and railing, ensuring a sophisticated, well-executed finish.

Surprising Perk: This subtle detail makes a major impact, elevating a deck from basic to breathtaking.

9. Blur Boundaries for True Indoor-Outdoor Living

Smart Feature: Trex’s cohesive product collection ensures every element—from decking to railings to furniture—flows effortlessly together.

Design Impact: The unified color palette, textures, and materials make the outdoor space feel like a natural extension of the home’s interior.

Surprising Perk: With Trex’s low-maintenance performance, this outdoor space is designed to be enjoyed—not constantly cleaned or refinished.

10. Bring Smart Outdoor Design to Your Own Backyard with Trex’s Online Tools

Want to recreate the HGTV Smart Home 2025’s look? Trex’s online tools make it easier than ever to design your own elevated, low-maintenance outdoor retreat.

Trex Deck Designer: Plan your dream deck in 3D.

Trex AR Visualizer: See how decking and railing will look in your space.

Trex Product Samples: Order free samples to compare colors and textures.hed.