Convenience Premium 'Smart Home' Interior Decorating, Functional Products Surge in Popularity

In the COVID Era, a Smart Home Decorating Trend with Products Offering Convenient Features and Interior Design Effects

Decoview Shape Memory Blackout Curtain.
Photo by Decoview

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] As the time spent at home has increased due to COVID-19, more people are trying to create 'smart homes' that can perform various functions at home. Interest in home decoration has been steady, but recently it shows somewhat different patterns than before. Instead of simply decorating a pretty house, people have started focusing on interior products with 'convenient' features that upgrade the quality of life.

Accordingly, demand for products that combine harmonious interior effects within the home with convenient functions is rapidly increasing. In line with this trend, the distribution industry is strengthening its range of interior products that help consumers enjoy a convenient premium life with various functions.

Always Keep Neat and Beautiful Curtain Folds... Decoview's 'Shape Memory Blackout Curtain'

The basic function of blackout curtains is to block sunlight. Everyday blackout curtains block sunlight in daily life and help maintain indoor temperature as well as provide cold and wind protection. However, typical blackout curtains are usually stiff and thick, making it difficult to maintain neat curtain folds. Total home styling brand Decoview has developed and launched a functional product called the 'Shape Memory Blackout Curtain,' which incorporates a manufacturing method called shape memory to address this issue.

The Shape Memory Blackout Curtain uses a shape memory processing method that remembers the folds once set, maintaining neat and consistent fold volume and fit not only when opening and closing the curtains but also after washing. Decoview uses a premium process that fixes the curtain folds with a wave frame under high pressure. The high-temperature and high-pressure processing at 120℃ removes impurities, eliminating dust concerns. Decoview's Shape Memory Blackout Curtain offers convenience as well as excellent interior effects with a consistently neat and orderly appearance.

A Decoview representative said, "The functional material shape blackout curtain has recorded high order volumes since its launch," adding, "Unlike regular blackout curtains that require manual folding or ironing to maintain shape, the Shape Memory Blackout Curtain keeps its folds even after washing, offering high convenience and great interior effects."

Sealy Bed 'Motion 20'.
Photo by Sealy Bed

Fine Angle Adjustment for High Convenience and Interior Effect... Sealy Bed's 'Motion 20'

As time spent at home has increased due to COVID-19, consumer interest in sleep-related products has also risen. The recently launched electric frame new product 'Motion 20' by Sealy Bed targets consumers who enjoy leisure activities such as reading books or using mobile devices comfortably in bed, reducing price burden while enhancing convenience.

Motion 20 features four segmented upper panels for more precise angle adjustment and comes in a simple gray color, providing a luxurious and sophisticated bedroom interior effect.

In addition to the basic position, it offers a total of four posture modes tailored to the user's lifestyle: zero-gravity posture where legs are positioned higher than the heart for the most comfortable rest, upper body lift posture ideal for reading or using a smartphone, and lower body lift posture that reduces body strain.

Also, with an integrated design including the headboard and frame, there is no need to purchase an external frame separately, making the price reasonable. It includes detachable non-slip steel guards, safety shields, and rubber packing to prevent finger pinching during motion operation, making it safe for households with children or pets.

LG Electronics PuriCare Air Purifier.
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AI Device with Increased Clean Area and Enhanced Convenience... LG Electronics PuriCare 360˚ Air Purifier Alpha

LG Electronics plans to release the 'PuriCare 360˚ Air Purifier Alpha' at the end of this month, which enhances cleaning performance and convenience. The clean area has been expanded from 100㎡ to 114㎡, and the rotation angle of the clean boosters installed on the top and bottom has been widened to strengthen cleaning capability. It is the first LG Electronics air purifier to feature voice guidance, providing voice notifications for mode changes and filter replacement timing.

Additionally, an AI sensor accessory is introduced for the first time. Up to three sensors can be linked to the new air purifier, and placing sensors in areas requiring indoor air management allows detection of polluted air about 5 minutes faster than using the air purifier alone.

Lee Jae-sung, Vice President and Head of Air Solution Business Division at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution (H&A) Business Division, said, "We will lead the premium market with the PuriCare 360˚ Air Purifier Alpha, which significantly enhances performance and customer convenience."

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