The housing model for millennials and post-millennials is changing, propelled by the rise of remote work and the kitchen’s evolution into the household’s logistical hub.

The significance of the living room, when present, is diminishing, and its role as a statement space is shrinking. Entertainment is decentralized, with family members consuming content on separate devices in their personal spaces. The revenue generated by connected homes is expected to exceed 93 billion dollars, and in this scenario, furniture takes a back seat. This is partly because the examples of “smart furniture” on the market seem overly complex, resulting from an accumulation of technologies and functionalities rather than a user-centered design approach.