TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Interior designer Darren Palmer shares his favourite gadgets plus the home-technology trends to know for 2020.
The future is here, and our hightech homes are proof of it. With technology an integral part of everyday life, it’s only right that our living spaces include the best gadgets. Staying up-to-date with the latest interior trends means you can invest in the home tech that fits most seamlessly into your life.
“Instead of investing in other properties and moving up the ladder, consumers are investing in their homes, in a bid to maximise their interactions with fresh new spaces and spend more time enjoying their at-home cinema setup,” Palmer explains. By investing in state-of-the-art entertainment technology, we can make the most of the abundance of streaming services available, turning the humble home into a private movie cinema.
“Gone are the days where the TV is closed off in a cabinet. Today, the TV can be a design object in its own right,” Palmer says. Case in point? LG SIGNATURE Wallpaper OLED TV, which serves a dual purpose as artwork.
“Open-plan layouts are fantastic for opening up the home, and these interconnected living spaces mean that the lines between the kitchen and living room are blurred aesthetically and physically,” Palmer says. No longer hidden away, appliances now need to fit seamlessly within the home. Take the sleek LG SIGNATURE Fridge and TwinWash® System. Connected to the LG Smart ThinQ™ (the LG appliance App), they boast a refined approach to technology without impacting the enjoyment of your living spaces.
State-of-the-art
Entertainment technology means we can make the most of the abundance of streaming services available, turning the humble home into an interactive investment. “The LG SIGNATURE Wallpaper OLED TV allows you to showcase your own photos with Gallery Mode, and customise the display to suit your home’s unique aesthetic,” says Darren. “Plus, thanks to its slim, versatile design, it will fit in a range of spaces, even those areas with high light exposure.”