This post features product provided by Keurig.
April marks the 10th anniversary of my blog, and over the past decade I’ve enjoyed writing about my home and decor adventures. As part of today’s post, you can enter to win a K-Café® Single Serve Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker from Keurig and a variety of pods.
I’m excited to partner with Keurig® to talk about easy tips on creating a smart home and also showcase the 2019 HGTV Smart Home which you can enter to win beginning on April 24!
Keurig K-Café Special Edition Review
If I’m not lucky enough to win the beautiful 2019 HGTV Smart Home in Dallas, Texas, at least I know I can make my own home a little more smart with my new K-Café® Special Edition Single Serve Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker from Keurig.
It was incredibly easy to set-up and make my own coffeehouse inspired lattes and cappuccinos with just the touch of a button. The built-in frother whips milk into foamy perfection for both iced or hot beverages.
My current obsession has been espresso shots poured over my fave protein shakes to create gourmet, coffee protein shakes. Making these drinks at home is smart because I save money and time, plus it is convenient and quick!
So far I’ve made iced lattes, espresso shots and a hot cappuccino, and all turned out delicious! You wouldn’t believe how simple this coffeemaker is to use.
I feel it upgrades my kitchen to another level by having such a robust, versatile, and easy to use Keurig coffee maker.
And I’d love for one of my readers to get to have their very own smart home upgrade by giving away a K-Café® Single Serve Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker from Keurig® and an assortment of K-Cup® pods sponsored by Keurig! You can enter below from now through April 30. I’ll draw a lucky winner (U.S. only!) and notify them via email on May 1. Winner will have 24 hours to respond with their mailing address. Details at the end of this post!
2019 HGTV Smart Home
This year’s HGTV Smart Home is located in my home state of Texas, and it is packed with gorgeous decor and design inspiration. You can take a tour via the HGTV website, and you’ll also want to tune in (or set your DVR) to watch the one-hour HGTV Smart Home special hosted by the lovely and talented Tiffany Brooks this Friday, April 26.
Check out this stunning, airy and chic home office. The color scheme is perfection!
Photo Credit: Tomas Espinoza Photography
The built-ins in the office are also beautifully designed and styled. Perfect for those big, tall walls in a room with high ceilings. I kind of want built-ins for my office now!
Photo Credit: Tomas Espinoza Photography
Let’s all take a moment and take in the beautiful living room. I love, love, love how dramatic the wall color is.
Photo Credit: HGTV.com
Personally, I can’t wait to see more of all the innovative smart home features and integrations! We have a lot of smart home features in our house, but I’m sure there are upgrades I’ve never even heard about that I’ll have to add to my house wish list.
I’m especially curious about the backyard since I’m currently itching to make some upgrades to our outdoor living situation.
Photo Credit: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography
Tips for Creating a Smart Home
Creating a smart home that is connected, useful and customized for your household doesn’t have to be expensive or a chore. Here are three tips to help you create a smart home!
- Use integrations! Many smart home hubs allow you to connect (“integrate”) various apps, services or technology to it making it an all-in-one smart home hub solution. Whatever hub you choose, it likely can integrate with your doorbell or security cameras, smart thermostat or even your wi-fi enabled garage door opener.
- Create your own IFTTT sequences. Creating a free IFTTT account (if this, then that) to manage everyday tasks in your smart home is definitely a great way to expand and further utilize smart home technology you already have. One example I set-up is when our security system is armed, our indoor cameras (which are by a different manufacturer) automatically arm, too.
- Download the apps for the smart home products you have. I have a friend who has a smart thermostat that didn’t realize she could control the thermostat from her phone… if she simply downloaded the app. I know it can seem like app overload, but utilizing the product’s app is a smart way to maximize the ROI of your smart home products, learn about new features/integrations, and even set-up schedules/automations for your device.
Cassandra D says
The K-Cafe coffee maker would help make my home smarter/better with delicious coffee in a fast paced motion while on the go.
kelly tupick says
wow, your decor is amazing and so beautiful! I would love a keurig, It would make me feel a little more elegant and it would look so nice in my kitchen. I love my coffee in the mornings and this would be awesome to have.
Mira V says
Love your style! I’m decorating my house and love all your ideas:) would love to be able to incorporate the keurig in my kitchen, absolutely love the milk frother!!
Cecilia says
This Keurig would be so amazing to have – it is so much SMART-er to have a fresh cup of coffee on demand rather than an old pot sitting there all morning! I would love the option of frothing the milk too. So awesome to be able to incorporate it into a smart home system! I could have it make my coffee right as I’m waking up!
Theodore Paradise says
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Lauren | Mom Home Guide says
I love your home! Your Keurig looks awesome, too!
Myssie says
That machine looks amazing. I would love to try it! Congratulations on 10 years!!
Katie says
It’s so nice to find an attractive countertop appliance like the Keurig K- Cafe. Function and aesthetic!
Joyce says
This would be amazing! We are still among them they ol stove top way.
Amy S says
Wow! They’ve come a long way with keurig machines! This would make my house look pretty advanced and smart house savvy, for sure! Especially with an espresso drink machine and frother!
Zan says
Well, as always, you sold the idea on me! I am already a Keurig user but have the base model. I am pretty sad that I was cheap with my purchase, because I could have been making FANCY coffees all this time! Maybe May 1 I can have the chance. Thank you for partnering with them for this amazing giveaway. Good luck, all!
Nikki says
Monica, you have such a gorgeous home. This Keurig system has been on my wish list for months. It be be a huge upgrade to my coffee game. It would be a smart home move because I could make all my favorites at home!
Shari says
I’m completely obsessed with your decorating style. The next time I move I’m redoing everything lol. Thanks for the awesome giveaway and good luck with the contest – I mean how could they NOT pick you?!
Marly Dice says
Absolutely love this giveaway, Monica! I’m always so smitten by your home and I love how smart your home is! The dream home also looks amazing!!
Cheryl Stephens says
Great post! Love your style!
Brittany Shepard says
This home Is beautiful! I can’t wait to watch the special. Love your smart home tips, too, Monica! You rock! Also, this Keurig coffee machine will change my life! Ha! I’ve been wanting to up my coffee game and this just might be the ticket!
Colette says
I love this little nook so much! I’ve been wanting an espresso maker for so long and since I’m the only one in my house who drinks coffee and one cup maker is perfect!
Doni says
My husband would LOVE this machine. I am not a coffee drinker. He has two sitting on the counter both on their last leg. This maker would be a fabulous treat for him. ☕️
Erin says
I could definitely use an upgrade from my current Keurig. A smart home helps to make life just a smidge easier.
Michelle James says
This is such a great giveaway! I’m pretty obsessed with my old keurig & would sure love this one. Also, your mug tree is so pretty!
Jamala says
I love how you have it styled in your home I’m sure it’s a sweet item to have… I’m not a Keurig user (just way above my appliance price range) but if I win.. I’ll be a user😁 (keeping it real)
Jenelle says
Having this Keurig in our house would not only help by saving some significant money I currently spend each week at a local coffee shop, but to also save time in our daily routine. This Keurig looks so easy to use and as a mom of two any extra time in the morning is a plus!
Farrin says
If I ever win an insane amount of money, the first thing I’m doing when I get back from the extravagant vacation I’ll go on is hire you to decorate my house. I always love everything you put together! Also, please help caffeniate my tired teacher soul.
Kim says
You had me at shots!!!
Heather S says
This would be a step up from my coffee maker. It looks convenient to use.
Annette says
This K-Cafe coffee maker would help make my home smarter/better! by letting me make the coffees that I usually buy from a coffee shop. I’d save money and get to enjoy my favorites much more often.
Lauren says
Not only will this K-Cafe coffee maker make my home smarter and better – it will make ME smarter and better. BECAUSE: COFFEE!!! And espresso?! Oh my gosh. This sounds like magic more than technology!
Betsy says
The Keurig would be a great addition to my home. I love the idea of making fancy coffee drinks at home instead of going out for them. I do not own a Keurig and would love to try it as I have only heard great things about the smart system!
Jessica S says
I have an old keurig and it keeps giving me errors. I would love to try this one. I would love to be able to make lattes and cappuccinos and save money at the same time!
Krystle Elkins says
I’ve been eyeing a newer model Keurig for quite some
Time and this one is fabulous! So are the photos and tips for creating a smart home! We are trying to incorporate smart features in our home more and more, it’s so fun. 🙂
Karenann S. says
I would love to win this Keurig! I do not have a Keurig and every time someone in my house wants coffee, I must put on a whole pot of coffee, even for just one cup! I know Keurig would be a great addition to my kitchen, and I’d love to win one!
Kiran says
Would love to upgrade our current coffee maker to something like this. I love making coffee at home. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Sojourner says
I love your idea of espresso with protein smoothie! I’d like to try that with a new, all in one Keurig. And by the way, the HGTV house is nice, but I think yours is lovelier :).
Sharon Williams says
I’d love a new Keurig! Ours is still going strong at 7 years so I can’t bring myself to spend money on a new one. But it’s tempting with the new bells and whistles, plus it’s so pretty! As for the HGTV home, it’ll take more than free real estate to get me back to Dallas, haha!
Angie Garrett says
I just put a contract on a new home and this Keurig will look fantastic in it! I love it!! Thank you!
Joni Peth says
I’m the only coffee drinker in my house. This would be the perfect size.
Jennifer says
Oh my gosh! Would love to win this keurig! I do own the nest thermostat that I control w my phone, u need!!! But this coffee maker is a complete upgrade from my old keurig circa 2016!!!
Maree Sperle says
Anytime you can fulfill all drink orders from friends makes me feel really smart. Keurig has a wonderful selection of pods which are very tasty.
Rochelle says
I love your style, and a Keurig for what you’ve described would be great.