Photos: The ideal home of the future
Who would live in a house like this?
The Ideal Home Show at Earl's Court has gone high-tech this year. As well as the giant show-homes - such as the ones above (which have a sustainable living theme this year) - there's plenty to interest gadget fans.
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This is the 'house of the future' display, showing off some of the innovations gadget lovers will want in their homes.
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This set-up is waterproof, which means you can watch your favourite shows from the tub. One central Media Centre PC is controlling the digital entertainment across the home.
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This pop-up TV is controlled by a wall-mounted display. For one customer the company has already installed a £19,000 home entertainment kit which includes networked PCs in every room and a cinema room with concealed drop-down projector and screen.
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Networked kitchens can allow you to check up on that vital recipe detail without leaving the stove.
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Other gadgets on display at the show include the Wii.
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