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I take my home very seriously, and since moving into our house three years ago, I have spent every waking minute curating it into the cozy yet stylish space of my dreams. And, with my tech background, I know all the right gadgets to help create that.

Whether you are sick of using "the big light" or want more functionality in your home's design, I've rounded up all the gadgets I've used and/or recommend to add ambiance and coziness — plus, they are all on sale for Memorial Day.

The best lighting upgrade I've done in my house is switching out almost all the cool-blue LED bulbs for GE Cync color-changing light bulbs. They connect to your home via Wi-Fi, and you can control the colors and brightness via Bluetooth using the Cync app.