20. Apr 2023

Smart home technology and its impact on home decor

Smart home technology and its impact on home decor
Smart home technology and its impact on home decor

In the past, what you had to worry about when decorating your home was if your TV was centered on the wall or if your new sofa matched the rug in your living room. However, in the last couple of years, the way we decorate our homes has completely changed due to home automation.

Now, instead of making smart home products as unintrusive as possible, manufacturers are embracing the design aspect of home automation and some are even winning design awards with their devices. High value products that elevate the efficiency of your home whilst also functioning as the pièce de résistance in every room.

Smart motion sensors

Nothing less appealing than a obvious sensor in your home, right? Thankfully, the time of unsubtle cameras pointing in a particular direction is long gone. 

Brands like Gira, Steinel and Basalte have numerous options that match your needs and home decor.

Basalte, a Belgian manufacturer known for its product design, created one of the most compact motion detectors on the market. 

With its sleek look and the integrated LED lights, the Basalte Auro motion sensor is the perfect fit for every homeowner looking for a minimalistic, yet powerful design.

Ambient lighting to set the mood

When creating your smart home, your focus mainly lays on its functionality and the way smart products fit into your home decor. But for lighting it’s also important to keep in mind what ambient you’re creating, and not just the fixtures you choose.

Light has a big impact on the mood that you set in each room. Change the temperature, color or brightness of the lights and the whole room will feel different. For example, cold or bright lighting is perfect for offices as it enhances concentration and productivity. Warm, soft light will create a more cozy and laid back atmosphere, making it ideal for your living room, bedroom or other spots where you’d like to relax.

Many smart product manufacturers combine functionality, design and adjustability. Making sure you get to pick the fixtures that best match your home, without having to compromise on quality. Want to go the extra mile? Combine your smart lights with smart switches for complete control.

Smart switches and control panels

A smart switch is so much more than just a way to turn your lights on or off. They make it possible to control your lighting, heating, blinds and even audio all around your smart home. 

But not just their functionality makes them stand out, the way they can be customized to perfectly match your smart home needs and decor make them a must in every home.

They range from simple switches to complicated control panels with built-in temperature sensors or LED lights. You can get them in every shape, color and finish, giving you the option to let them blend in with your decor, or make them the centerpiece of your wall.

TV’s that look like art

Some manufacturers even went a step further, and decided to make their products look – or even function– like real pieces of art. 

The most popular example is the Samsung Frame TV, that displays a stunning piece of art of your own choosing when you’re not busy binging your favorite tv show. 

The tv is actually framed and comes in multiple finishes, so it can seamlessly fit into your decor. 

Tired of always looking at the same art piece? Change it with just a click of the button, or display your own family pictures to really make it your own.

So much more than just functionality

When creating your smart home, choosing the right products is no easy task. Not only keeping your smart home needs in mind, but also making sure they blend seamlessly with your current home decor. So whether you’re trying to keep your smart home discreet and simple or if you want your new additions to be the star of your home, plan carefully before you buy because the possibilities are endless. Happy designing!

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