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When thinking about your home's interior and overall design, you might only think of the furniture, the color palette, and the decor. But in 2026, it is also important to consider smart home devices and the many purposes they can serve in interior design.

As of 2022, there were an estimated nearly 58 million users of smart home products in the US, one study found, and four years later, that number is sure to have grown as more people incorporate useful tech into their daily lives and homes.

I reached out to four professional interior decorators and designers to learn which smart home tech they personally recommend to their clients and to anyone looking to upgrade or automate the look and functionality of their home.