A stowage bin control system for a vehicle, the stowage bin control system including: a plurality of stowage bin assemblies, wherein the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are configured to be selectively moved between an open position and a closed position, and the plurality of stowage bin assemblies comprise one or more interior light-emitting elements; and a master control device that is separate and distinct from the plurality of stowage bin assemblies; wherein: the master control device is communicatively coupled to the plurality of stowage bin assemblies through wireless connections and is configured to operate the plurality of stowage bin assemblies; the master control device is configured to automatically move the plurality of stowage bin assemblies between the open position and the closed position such that the plurality of stowage bin assemblies open or close in a staggered fashion; the one or more light-emitting elements are disposed within baggage retaining chambers of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies and are configured to illuminate the baggage retaining chambers of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies when the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are in the open position, and to be deactivated when the plurality of stowage bin assemblies is in the closed position; and the one or more interior light-emitting elements emit light that gradually intensifies as the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are opened, and wherein the one or more interior light-emitting elements emit light that gradually fades as the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are closed. a plurality of stowage bin assemblies, wherein the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are configured to be selectively moved between an open position and a closed position, and the plurality of stowage bin assemblies comprise one or more interior light-emitting elements; and a master control device that is separate and distinct from the plurality of stowage bin assemblies; wherein: the master control device is communicatively coupled to the plurality of stowage bin assemblies through wireless connections and is configured to operate the plurality of stowage bin assemblies; the master control device is configured to automatically move the plurality of stowage bin assemblies between the open position and the closed position such that the plurality of stowage bin assemblies open or close in a staggered fashion; the one or more light-emitting elements are disposed within baggage retaining chambers of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies and are configured to illuminate the baggage retaining chambers of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies when the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are in the open position, and to be deactivated when the plurality of stowage bin assemblies is in the closed position; and the one or more interior light-emitting elements emit light that gradually intensifies as the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are opened, and wherein the one or more interior light-emitting elements emit light that gradually fades as the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are closed. the master control device is communicatively coupled to the plurality of stowage bin assemblies through wireless connections and is configured to operate the plurality of stowage bin assemblies; the master control device is configured to automatically move the plurality of stowage bin assemblies between the open position and the closed position such that the plurality of stowage bin assemblies open or close in a staggered fashion; the one or more light-emitting elements are disposed within baggage retaining chambers of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies and are configured to illuminate the baggage retaining chambers of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies when the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are in the open position, and to be deactivated when the plurality of stowage bin assemblies is in the closed position; and the one or more interior light-emitting elements emit light that gradually intensifies as the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are opened, and wherein the one or more interior light-emitting elements emit light that gradually fades as the plurality of stowage bin assemblies are closed.