A littleBits employee prototypes a new project.

“I remember fondly the Factory Records cover for The Return of the Durutti Column, which was made out of sandpaper. As you pushed and pulled it into your record collection, it would sand all the other albums into oblivion, which I thought was great for a post-punk band.”—Brett Wickens, partner at Ammunition

The designer Nate Berkus, center, appeared with LG Electronics executives on the floor of the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 6. Photo courtesy LG Electronics.

LG Electronics premium Studio line of kitchen appliances. Photo courtesy LG Electronics.

Scott and Regina’s toolkit of electronics extends outdoors. A Sonos sound system is installed on the patio and a retractable sunshade from DeFauw Design protects the kitchen cabinets’ gray Tabu veneer from fading.

iPhome cases get the retro electronics treatment. Will kids these days even get the reference to the NES controller?

A detail of the energy-use monitor in its packaging before we opened it up and ran through the house plugging in our electronics.

The world of smart home technology is rapidly changing. We'll call upon the greatest minds in the industry—and draw on what we learned at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show—to sort out what will become integral to the 21st-century home. For more information on Dwell on Design, visit our Onstage schedule.

Each of the three serviced apartments features restorative scents and colors that relax muscles, invoke calm, and mimic the moonlight. The spaces also include air-cleansing soporific plants that eliminate toxins, cutting-edge electronics designed to keep guests' body clocks operating naturally, and healing background harmonies to calm the autonomic nervous system.

While most of her home renovation focused on the den, Keri had floating shelves built in the primary bedroom for streamlined storage. During the pandemic, she's been extra diligent about sticking to a nighttime routine that includes a chance to wind down. "It can be a tough habit to break, but keep electronics out of your bed," she advises. A West Elm bed is accessorized with pillows and a throw from The Citizenry.

Beats Electronics, the Pill

Beats Electronics, the Pill

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Arrow Electronics by Eskema Arquitectos

Concealed charging station for electronics