Smart Furniture
Smart furniture is not only a growing trend, but it can help you to maximise your small space as well as making combined technology more convenient to use in your day-to-day life.
Office
With an increase in the number of people now home working, the need for versatile office furniture has increased.
One of the benefits of the Apple range is that it is lightweight and small enough to easily move into any room if you are tight on space. Apple is a stylish, sleek, and compact design that is available in either a premium oak or walnut veneer to suit the style of your office space.
The smart lamp table features x2 USB charging ports, as well as a Qi standard, fast charge wireless charging pad (suitable for wireless charging compatible devices). If you enjoy taking some time to chill out whilst listening to music, then the Apple allows you to wirelessly pair your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Don’t be deceived by its compact size, the apple features two quality 2.1 stereo speakers!
The apple smart desk features all of the same smart technology as the lamp table, but also incorporates a discrete storage drawer for extra versatility and to help keep your office space tidy.
Meanwhile the Apple bedside cabinet features a useful LED night light which subtly lights the floor level and not the whole room, which is particularly handy if you need to make a trip for a glass of water or to check on your children in the night.
At Cousins Furniture, many of these smart desks and occasional furniture pieces are available for next working day delivery.
Living room
Incorporating technology into your living room furniture does not mean compromising on style, with many traditional and contemporary sofas featuring USB ports on power recliners to allow consumers to charge their phones and tablets. With many families now living further apart, we spend more time catching up with them on our phones, so it’s useful to have that charging point to hand for these long calls.
If you have a more traditional style then you may wish to consider Barbourne, Baxter, or Lincoln which feature touch-button activated power reclining seats, in addition to the USB charging ports. These ranges are available in luxurious leather or quality chenille fabric.
Even leading brand names are looking to incorporate smart technology more and more into their own collections. Chadwick by G Plan is a timeless design which effortlessly combines form and function. The power recliner models in this range integrate a discrete, touch-button controlled power reclining seat with a useful USB charging point as well. So even our grandparents can enjoy facetiming us in comfort!
However, if you prefer your leading brands to lend themselves to a more contemporary style home then you may wish to look no further than Parker Knoll. Colorado combines comfort and style, and is available in either soft touch fabrics or high quality leather. This range uses a USB port so your devices can recharge with you too!
Parker Knoll’s Evolution Design collection was born out of their ongoing commitment to modernise and refine reclining furniture. This meticulously engineered collection features a lifting, adjustable headrest plus an electronic reclining system.
When you think of Ercol the first thing that might come to mind is their classic dining collections, but they are also offer classical upholstery options with a contemporary twist. Their Enna recliner sofa offers complete comfort with its high back, short seat depth and padded arms. Seamlessly recline and rest your feet at the touch of a button.
If you are into Italian design, then the contemporary Perno swivel chair incorporates many interesting and useful smart features. It has a rechargeable battery back-up, which allows you to operate the power recliner wirelessly and then to charge it back up again. There are discrete buttons underneath the arm to operate the power recliner, and it also has a removable weight positioned head pillow.
Lights
Smart technology also allows us the chance to be more sustainable. The stylish Esben touch table lamps can be simply switched on and off as required through a simple touch anywhere on their base. Small enough to be used anywhere around your home as desired, they are available in a variety of styles to suit your taste.
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