We’ve talked about how to design a color scheme that flows, feels intentional, and works with your space—but there’s one thing that can throw all of that off in an instant: technology.
Think about it: you carefully curate a warm, inviting color palette, and then—bam!—you’ve got a giant black TV, glossy speakers, a mess of mismatched wires, and a smart home hub that sticks out like a sore thumb.
Technology isn’t going anywhere, and trying to hide it completely isn’t always realistic. But integrating tech into your home’s design? That’s where things get interesting.
Let’s break down how to make tech feel cohesive, intentional, and even enhance your overall color scheme.
Step 1: Choose Tech Finishes That Work With Your Color Palette
Most people buy technology without thinking about how it visually fits into their space. But just like with furniture and decor, finish matters.
How to Make Tech Work With Your Color Scheme:
✔ Match metals & hardware – If your home has warm brass or black finishes, a random silver speaker might clash. Look for tech with customizable or coordinating finishes.
✔ Go matte over glossy – High-gloss black TVs, speakers, and gadgets often reflect light in ways that disrupt your design. Matte finishes feel softer and blend better.
✔ Leverage neutral tones – Many smart home products (like thermostats, cameras, and light switches) come in white, black, or even soft grays. Pick one that matches your wall or trim so it disappears.
✔ Think beyond black & silver – Tech brands are finally catching up, offering options in warmer tones, muted neutrals, and even soft textures.
💡 What This Means for You: Next time you’re choosing a TV, speaker, or smart home hub, consider not just function, but how it visually integrates with your space.
Step 2: Make TVs & Screens Feel Intentional (Not Like Black Holes in the Room)
The biggest tech eyesore in most homes? The TV. A giant black rectangle can feel like a visual void, especially if it clashes with the rest of your design.
How to Make a TV Blend In (or Disappear):
🎨 Use a Frame TV – It displays art when not in use, making it feel more like a design element than a tech fixture.
📍 Mount it on a dark wall – A black TV on a white wall screams contrast. But a dark feature wall? Suddenly, it melts in.
🖼 Gallery wall trick – Surrounding a TV with framed art helps break up the large black box effect.
📺 Custom cabinet or sliding panel – If you’d rather hide your TV entirely, built-in solutions like sliding artwork or a recessed panel can work wonders.
💡 What This Means for You: If you hate the look of a TV dominating your space, design around it instead of pretending it’s invisible.
Step 3: Integrate Smart Lighting for Better Color Control
Lighting plays a huge role in how colors look in your home. The right smart lighting can actually enhance your color scheme, while the wrong lighting can completely distort it.
How to Use Smart Lighting to Complement Your Colors:
💡 Pick the right bulb temperatures – Warm bulbs make colors feel richer, while cool-toned bulbs can make warm hues feel off. Stick to 2700K-3000K for a cozy, natural glow.
🎨 Use tunable smart bulbs – Brands like Philips Hue and LIFX let you adjust lighting warmth and intensity based on mood, time of day, or even the season.
🌅 Consider indirect lighting – LED strips behind a TV, under cabinets, or along trim add depth and warmth to your space.
💡 What This Means for You: If your beautifully curated color palette suddenly looks “wrong” at night, your lighting might be the culprit.
Step 4: Hide the Cords, But Make the Tech Work for You
The most immediate way to make technology feel less intrusive? Eliminate visual clutter.
How to Keep Cords & Devices from Ruining Your Aesthetic:
✔ Use cord channels & covers – Keep wires neat with fabric sleeves, raceways, or wall-mounted organizers.
✔ Go wireless when possible – Battery-powered smart devices = fewer cords to hide.
✔ Incorporate tech-friendly furniture – Many modern coffee tables, nightstands, and desks have built-in cord management or hidden charging stations to keep things looking seamless.
💡 What This Means for You: A sleek, minimal setup can make even the most tech-heavy space feel clean and design-forward.
Step 5: When Tech Should Stand Out (and How to Make It Work)
Not all technology has to be hidden. Some pieces—especially speakers, record players, and well-designed smart hubs—can actually become part of the decor when done right.
How to Make Tech a Statement Piece (Instead of an Eyesore):
🔊 Sculptural speakers – Brands like Sonos and Bang & Olufsen offer design-forward speakers that look more like decor than tech.
📟 Retro-inspired gadgets – Think wood-finish radios, minimalist smart displays, and vintage-style record players that add charm instead of distraction.
📚 Incorporate tech into styled shelves – Instead of a stark white router sticking out, place it among books, plants, or decorative objects to blend in.
💡 What This Means for You: If your tech has to be visible, make it look intentional.
Final Thoughts: Tech & Color Can (and Should) Work Together
Technology doesn’t have to be an afterthought in home design. When done right, it can actually enhance your space, complement your color scheme, and blend seamlessly into your aesthetic.
✔ Choose tech finishes that match or complement your home’s palette.
✔ Make screens & TVs feel intentional, not like an afterthought.
✔ Use smart lighting to enhance, not distort, your chosen colors.
✔ Hide (or manage) cords & devices to keep things sleek.
✔ When tech should stand out, make sure it does so stylishly.
Because at the end of the day, your home should feel cohesive, smart, and beautifully designed—not like a showroom with random gadgets scattered everywhere.
Next Up: The Future of Smart Homes—IoT Trends You Actually Need to Know
The world of smart home tech is evolving fast. Every year, there’s a new wave of gadgets, apps, and promises about making life easier, more connected, and definitely more futuristic. But let’s be real—not every innovation is worth your time (or money).
Next time, we’re cutting through the noise and diving into:
✔ The latest IoT trends shaping smart homes in 2025
✔ What’s coming next—and whether it’s worth the hype
✔ Which smart home upgrades are worth investing in now (and which ones you can skip)
Because a truly smart home isn’t just about having the newest tech—it’s about choosing the right tech that actually makes life better.
Until next time, may your tech blend in when it should, stand out when it needs to, and never again look like an unfortunate afterthought that is going to take over the world while we sleep.
Stay weird, stay wonderful.
Steph
