The profound scope of the IoT (Internet of Things, that is, for those not pals with Alexa) may extend beyond an interior designer’s need-to-knows. Nonetheless, it’s useful to have some insight into the technology and smart devices coming soon to the home. And there are few better previews into emerging innovation than the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which wrapped on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Featured products plotted all over the innovation spectrum, from ‘Brilliant!’ down to ‘Do we really need that?’ (Then again, there’ll always be that client who, yes, needs that.) Discover the smart home trends emerging from the fair, plus the impressive gadgets implementing them, below. Read more