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This photo provided by Salamander Designs shows the Denver model in walnut with high performance loudspeakers in elegant cabinetry. The integration of technology into home decor has come a long way. (AP Photo\/Salamander Designs)<\/p>\n
It\u2019s one thing to have a beautiful, comfy bed. But what if it also included a TV screen, game console and dimmable, color-changing lights?<\/p>\n
Or say you\u2019ve got just enough room in your apartment for a credenza or speakers, but not both. How about one piece that includes both \u2014 and a whole media system?<\/p>\n
The integration of technology into home d\u00e9cor has come a long way since clunky TV screens peered out of armoires and media cabinets; today\u2019s super-thin screens can come embedded in the bathroom mirror or attached to the wall like pieces of art.<\/p>\n
The \u201cwallpaper\u201d mode on Sharp\u2019s new, high-definition Aquos TV lets you display photos, paintings or other images as wall art when you aren\u2019t watching television. You can set a clock for display times, and the light level is reduced to get rid of glare. (www.sharpusa.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s four-door fridge has a Wi-Fi enabled screen that you can load with photos, news, calendar, notepad and recipes. (www.samsung.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Want to stay on top of the morning news? Seura\u2019s TV screens embed in the bathroom vanity mirror. Robern\u2019s embed in the medicine cabinet. (www.seura.com<\/a>) ; (www.robern.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n TV manufacturers are moving into OLED \u2014 organic light emitting diode \u2014 technology, which can be linked to computers and other tech devices. It\u2019s thin as a pencil and able to be curved. (www.lg.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n As for sound systems, Symbol Audio of Nyack, N.Y., has a New Audio Desk that incorporates high-quality speakers into a slim writing desk crafted from maple, walnut, oak or cherry. \u201cThe act of removing an album from its sleeve, cleaning and placing it on the turntable is interactive and physical. There is an undeniable charm to vinyl that\u2019s more than just a fascination with the past,\u201d said Blake Tovin, Symbol\u2019s founder. (www.symbolaudio.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Designer Chris Cushingham of Brooklyn, N.Y., crafts his own version of the hi-fi console out of walnut and corrugated cardboard. He\u2019ll also make you a custom one using your record player, audio gear and LP collection. (www.cushdesignstudio.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Bloomfield, Conn.-based Salamander Designs conceals high-performance loudspeakers in elegant cabinetry. The Chicago model is clad in striated black oak, evoking the prairie grass of the Midwest. There are versions in walnut, American cherry and high-gloss white lacquer. (www.salamanderdesigns.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Italian designer Edoardo Carlino\u2019s spacy-looking Hi Can canopy bed incorporates a theater screen, integrated PC and game consoles, and built-in lights to create a self-contained bedroom\/playroom. (www.hi-can.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Replace ceiling, floor or table lamps with IAV Lightspeaker\u2019s wireless fixtures and run your music through them. You get lighting, surround sound and no expensive wiring to deal with. For rentals and vacation homes, there\u2019s an outdoor version built into a faux rock you could put on a patio. (www.iavlightspeaker.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Kohler\u2019s Moxie showerhead has a Bluetooth speaker attachment so you can sync radio or playlists for bathing music. Disengage the speaker and carry it to another room, or the beach. Colors include white, cherry red, navy and chartreuse. (www.uskohler.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Ready for entertaining? Just hit \u201cparty\u201d on Lutron\u2019s new Homeworks system. It sets the mood of a room with spotlights, dimmable overheads, music and thermostat settings. The company offers customized lighting options for a variety of moods and rooms. (www.lutron.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n If you\u2019d just like to disguise outlet and vent covers, check out Trufig\u2019s marble, wallpaper, wood or concrete flush-mounted options, which make the connection disappear into the wall. (www.trufig.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
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\nBaby boomers may remember the family\u2019s old hi-fi system. While iPhones and iPads can now hold the equivalent of hundreds of Mitch Miller albums, there are still those among us who like the mid-century chic of a retro-styled system. Symbol Audio pays homage to the hi-fi with the Modern Record Console, a walnut cabinet outfitted with a hand-built turntable, amplifier and built-in wireless router.<\/p>\n