The design principle of repetition can be found in many places in the home. From gardening to furniture choice, having a pattern or color that repeats itself really helps tie a room together. So, if your new Super Bowl SundayTV has a giant bland wall behind it, why not spruce it up with a wall of shelves to even it all out?

Exposed red bricks in a loft? Check. Big screen TV with tons of comfortable seating? Check. Now if this isn't a living room a single bachelor wouldn't dream of kicking back after a hard day's work, we don't know what is...and it was done on a budget - a time budget, that is.

There's something warm and simply fulfilling about having a couple Moleskine notebooks laid out on an office table. A plethora of gadgets (in our case, a number of iPads from our collective Apple-lovin' officemates) doesn't really get across that same cozy feeling. What better way than to get the best of both worlds by sprucing it up with one of our favorite Moleskine-inspired cases to integrate into your life?

You've heard the old saying, "Less is more." It may not be so true when it comes to lighting (you can never have enough lighting), but for certain areas of the home, having the least amount of tech may be the best route of all.

The ubiquitous IKEA FROSTA stool has seen its fair share of DIY hacks. From bedside tables by our very own Maxwell to speaker stands, the simplicity of the FROSTA's construction make them super easy to DIY into different types of furniture. We recently caught glimpse of the iconic stool being converted into the perfect partner for laptop users looking for an occasional workspace...

Mixing the relaxing outdoors with smart home technology isn't always easy. You have to wrangle the crazy routines of busy families with the unpredictable forces of nature. However, once you have everything nailed down to the very last automated drape, this is what you get...

We all know achieving the ultimate workspace (like our past DeskTops spotlight above) is an iterative process that requires patience and keen eye for what should and shouldn't go on top of the daily working surface. But if we could do it all over, we'd go for a more minimal look, showcasing only the bare essentials and shelving the rest.

Maybe it's just me experiencing this, but ever since flatscreen TVs became light enough to mount on a wall, everyone seems keen on placing it above their fireplace mantle. Mixing tech with fire isn't always the greatest idea in the world, but if you are thinking about this placement plan, consider these tips from pros who have seen it all...

We miss the good ol' aquarium: the sound of the bubbles, the mesmerizing and relaxing underwater menagerie of aquatic life. Almost everyone in our family owned one in the 90's, but they've seemed to have fallen out of favor the last few years. But we think aquariums are an excellent way not only to introduce an ecosystem to bring life into the home, but can also work as decor and ambient lighting...

Is there such a thing as a cozy style when decorating with tech? Michelle Smith from Feminine Modern certainly thinks so, as she showcases her styling chops (and undying love for vinyl) in her lovely North Carolina home.