Sharp Spaces
Indoor spaces keep getting smarter and smarter with new introductions made to grow and adapt as lifestyles change.
From the new smart furniture company, 37˚C Smart Home, comes a smart sofa that has it all. While sitting on the sofa, users can: turn on the built-in light, use the wireless charging pad for phones and adjust the room temperature. The sofa can also be set to vibrate to remind users to get up and move. www.37smarthome.com
By day, an ottoman. By night, a sleeper. Taylor King’s Snooze Box sleeper ottoman fits easily into small spaces and provides an additional sleeping option when needed. www.taylorking.com
Capital Lighting Fixture Co.’s plug-in wall sconce can be hardwired or plugged in, giving the end user — renter or owner — multiple options for the home. The arm and shade are adjustable. www.capitallightingfixture.com
The Odin dining table from Zuo Modern is stylish and functional. The accented center block USB panel provides easy access in charging electronics. Each port houses multiple USB ports for all charging needs. Color options include shiny black or white. www.zuomod.com
So many options with Twin Star Home’s wall mantel room divider. Drawers and cabinets open to reveal storage options on both sides, and in the center is the ClassicFlame DuoGlow electric fireplace. www.twinstarhome.com
Caracole’s Just in Case chest has a natural texture and is made from olive ash longwood veneer. The third drawer drops down and pulls out to reveal two storage boxes and a handsome leather bottom to use as a work surface. A USB outlet is conveniently located for charging electronics. www.caracole.com
This black metal desk lamp from Sagebrook Home includes a wireless charger and USB port for ultimate multitasking. www.sagebrookhome.com
This set of hexagonal tables from Howard Elliott can be used together or separately around the room. The stainless steel frames in a Polished Gold finish fit perfectly together to create a larger table. The black tempered glass surfaces complete the look. www.howardelliott.com
Straight from CES: The Newest Indoor Smart Products
Honeywell Smart Home Security System
Integrated with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, this all-in-one security system includes facial recognition and is simple to set up. The system can be expanded as users move from apartments to homes and back down again. www.smarthomesecurity.honeywellhome.com
Legrand Radiant Smart Lighting Switches
Legrand’s radiant Collection includes a smart lighting switch that can connect to Wi-Fi enabled devices, allowing consumers to control their lighting from anywhere in the home. www.legrand.us
Ambi Climate
Minimize overcooling and overheating? Check. Save up to 30 percent on energy costs? Check. Ambi Climate uses machine learning, smart sensors and even local weather, dates and times to create a personal environment. www.ambiclimate.com
Outdoor Smarts
The smart-home concept moves outdoors, creating multifunctional and technologically savvy patios and porches.
From Treasure Garden, the Starlux AKZ PLUS Cantilever umbrella features built-in rib lights. Designed with high and low light settings, the Starlux can be positioned horizontally at settings for an 18-, 36- and 54-degree tilt. With the use of a foot pedal, the canopy can also rotate a full 360 degrees. www.treasuregarden.com
Modern Forms’ new Paradox smart fan features a unique, square-shaped housing, but its functionality especially stands out. With the Modern Forms app, users can control the fan speed and create schedules. This wet-rated fan will also learn user patterns and connect to Google Assistant, Amazon Echo and Nest. www.modernforms.com
Brown Jordan’s new Camino firepit has a concealed fuel tank drawer and utilizes a thermocouple “blowout box” to automatically shut-off fuel supply in the event the fire goes out. www.brownjordan.com
Sleep under the stars in style: Summer Classics’ Stafford sleeper sofa folds out into a bed fit for a night of stargazing. www.summerclassics.com
One minute, a bench. The next, a table. Safavieh’s Ruben balcony bench and table can transform between the two functions to suit the user’s needs. Available in Dark Slate Gray and Natural finishes. www.safavieh.com
The Davis lantern’s built-in Bluetooth speaker syncs with compatible devices to deliver tunes wherever preferred. From Kichler, this generously sized lantern offers style as well as light with a look that’s at home in modern, coastal settings. www.kichler.com
Fermob’s Luxembourg bar cart features a removable tray top, wheels for easy transportation and a wine rack on the bottom shelf. The cataphoresis finish, a high-protection treatment, makes it perfect for outside use. www.fermob.com
Straight from CES: The Newest Outdoor Smart Products
Archibald
From Connected Garden, Archibald the digital gardener takes the guesswork out of gardening. Plant the sensor and wait 24 hours. The sensor will tell Archie which plants will grow best in that spot. Archie can also see the garden and tell users when and how to take care of their plants. www.connected-garden.com
Bolt
A new introduction from DGL Group, the BOLT smart doorknob system can be controlled remotely, allowing users greater access to their security even from far away. With a simple code, homeowners need never worry about forgetting keys again. www.dglusa.com
