Then you're already halfway to enjoying this room. High-tech touches add to comfort Color and texture aren't the only paths to comfort. That can mean anything from an orderly closet to a coffee table with storage compartments to furniture that conceals a computer. Making a room practical is another key. New technologies have added to a home's comfort level.
Remote controls allow users to easily dim or raise lights or to open or draw window blinds.
Heating elements under bathroom tiles make them toasty to the touch. Showers can be programmed to remember the water temperature you like, every time. Home entertainment completes that cozy feel, says Shari Daniels, a Bethesda designer. People want the biggest TV they can get without having the set dominate the room. It's not all in with the new at the expense of the old.