HGTV® Smart Home 2025: Serving Southern Hospitality With Trex® Outdoor Furniture™
Modern Farmhouse Charm With Sleek, Sustainable Styles From Balcony to Backyard
Discover how to turn your outdoor space into your personal oasis with gardening & outdoor living space designer Carmen Johnston.
Introduction
With nearly 15 years of experience, her work has come to life in the pages of Southern Living magazine, Country Living magazine, and their Instagram Lives. Carmen Johnston, who masterfully designed the 2023 HGTV® Smart Home, will once again bring her expertise to the forefront as the designer for the upcoming 2024 HGTV® Smart Home.
Learn MoreCreating lush, beautiful spaces which engage the senses while creating a backdrop for unforgettable moments is a driving passion."
Modern Farmhouse Charm With Sleek, Sustainable Styles From Balcony to Backyard
With its perfect blend of innovation, style, and effortless outdoor living, the HGTV Smart Home 2025 isn’t just a dream—it’s the future of modern living.
Where Mid-Century Modern elegance meets the laid-back charm of Texas living, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor retreat built for style, comfort, and unforgettable moments—no matter the season.
Explore our guide below for pros, cons, and design ideas for freestanding decks.
Cable railing brings a contemporary element to any deck, along with other benefits such as safety and unobstructed views. Browse through our gallery to gain inspiration for your next deck makeover.
Compared to ordinary wood pool decks (think sanding, staining, and sealing every season), Trex® decks and railings are as refreshing as the pool itself. Resistant to splinters, rot, and fading under the summer sun, Trex offers comfortable, long-lasting beauty. Even the HGTV® Dream Home 2025 featured a stunning poolside deck with Trex, proving it's the perfect choice for any outdoor oasis. Ready to start your project? This guide has all the tips you need to DIY your own above-ground pool deck with Trex.
At Trex, our goal is to inspire homeowners to create eco-friendly spaces to spend time in nature with friends and unwind from daily life's stress. We partnered with Carmen to design three ready-to-go deck plans to take the guesswork out of creating your outdoor dream space.
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