Hungarian design brand Sekhina has made a series of light switches and plug sockets from concrete as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to plastic. Billed as the first of their kind, Sekhina ...

Most homes are full of lighting that looks good but works the same way it did decades ago. Flip a switch, light turns on.

You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good news: you’ve come to the right place. A smart ...

This is a brilliantly simple smart lighting solution. But it’s also simplistic, lacking the advanced features that smart-home enthusiasts will want. There are ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. How much thought do you give to your light switches and plug sockets? When it comes to a home’s hardware, ...