There are two things that don’t really go together, technology and interior design.
For the most part, most home technology -like smart house technology- hasn’t been designed with the homeowner in mind and have instead been designed to be functional and work, with interior design as a second thought. Here’s to make sure your technology works with your interior design.
Tech Options
These days, technology in the home is everywhere. From your smart TV on the wall to window and door sensors and even smart fridges, they’re everywhere.
The problem with all of the tech coming into our houses is the need for it to fit seamlessly, be functional, and not stand out like a sore thumb every time you walk into the room.
You can do a few things to help these bits of tech fit in a bit better. Some are simple such as finding tech that is neutral in color and as small as possible, and other options include making an actual effort to hide the tech in your house to retain your sense of calm and peace that you’ve built up!
Matching Colours
The team at Orangeville realtors, Jen Jewell, are experts at staging homes ready for a sale, and they suggest using complementary colors and soft furnishings to show off the space you have. This might not be as easy as you’d think with smart house technology, but there are plenty of neutral white options that can blend in with most homes instead of sticking out and ruining your minimal look.
Companies like Google’s Nest ecosystem and Xiaomi’s Mi Home ecosystem have stuck to a straightforward white look that is incorporated easily into most designs. Google’s assistant ranges now come in various colors and fabric finishes helping them blend in.
This is a good option, but you’ll still need to consider the visible wires on display and make sure you’re hiding them as best as possible.
Hiding Technology In Plain Sight
Another option to help your technology blend into your interior design tastes is to hide your tech in plain sight.
This may sound counterintuitive, but it’s easier said than done!
If you have a television display on your wall, for example, consider fitting it into a photo frame and using a photo or slideshow as a screen saver, as this means you’ll be looking at a picture rather than a black screen when it’s not in use.
For more drastic hiding in plain sight, you might be able to paint the plastics of devices to match your walls or furniture. This option is not for the faint-hearted, as it may require you to use a primer and be careful to avoid any of the delicate electronics with the paint, and it will more than likely void any warranties you may have on the device or item.
Physically Hide It
Have an ugly router? Get some antique books, use the spines to create a fascia for it, or put it in a lovely basket (with plenty of ventilation).
When it comes to ugly tech, sometimes hiding it is the only way to deal with it!