Homes get smart with new technology and apps in 2013
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: ANJELS
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: JACKSON GLOBAL
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: NIPPON PAINT
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: AKZONOBEL
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles.-- PHOTO: AKZONOBEL
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DESIGN REBIRTH
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DISTINCTIDENTITY
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DISTINCTIDENTITY
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DESIGN REBIRTH
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: ZIDANE DESIGN ASSOCIATES
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: ARCHITOLOGY
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Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. Another trend is vertical "green" walls of plants such as ferns. You can use these vertical gardens to brighten walls, or create a screen from prying eyes. -- PHOTO: MOMO + PARTNERS
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: ANJELS
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: JACKSON GLOBAL
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: NIPPON PAINT
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: AKZONOBEL
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles.-- PHOTO: AKZONOBEL
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DESIGN REBIRTH
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DISTINCTIDENTITY
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DISTINCTIDENTITY
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: DESIGN REBIRTH
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: ZIDANE DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. The other trends are blue colour schemes, vertical gardening, and the "no-trend" trend of a room just focused on statement furniture or mixing and matching interior styles. -- PHOTO: ARCHITOLOGY
Homes are set to get smarter this year. New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app. Another trend is vertical "green" walls of plants such as ferns. You can use these vertical gardens to brighten walls, or create a screen from prying eyes. -- PHOTO: MOMO + PARTNERS
Homes are set to get smarter this year.
New technology in home automation has made it possible to remotely control and automate your home, through an app.
Companies such as iOne by Jackson Global, iHome and Anjels have developed applications that home owners can download and wirelessly connect to lights, security systems, rain and sun sensors for blinds and air-conditioning. Some even have web-camera options where you can digitally enter your home to check on it.
Smart homes is one of four trends that those in the interior decorating industry say will be big this year.
