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Tech doesn't have to be ugly to be useful. From TVs that look like works of art to retro-designed speakers and hi-tech DAB radios, we've put together a small but perfectly formed edit of gadgets to enhance the 21st-Century home.

Samsung The Frame John Lewis

Having sung the praises of this TV for years I’m thrilled to finally have one of my own (following a brand campaign I did with Samsung last year). Hang it on the wall (or use the stand) and choose the picture you want to display so that it looks like it’s part of your decor rather than an ugly black box. A motion sensor turns it off completely to save energy if there’s no-one in the room but the rest of the time you can choose from the Samsung art gallery or find your own images to display.
Samsung The Serif John Lewis

Designed by the Bouroullec brothers, the Serif is designed to look like a capital I from the side (but not in this font!). The idea was to reclaim the television as a piece of furniture with a top wide enough to rest an ornament and an elegant shape that would fit in with your room. Sits either on a shelf or on a pair of sleek hairpin legs. This is part of your sitting room and not something that needs to hide apologetically in the corner.
Roberts Revival Radio John Lewis

Beloved for its nostalgia value, Roberts is bang up to date, with DAB, bluetooth and wireless options now as standard, yet still housed in the classic boxy leather case – famously based on Mrs Roberts’ handbag.
Sonos Speakers Argos

See above for sound quality and comes in a mix of size and colour. This is the one.
Ruark Clock Radio John Lewis

UK brand Ruark make exceptionally high quality audio equipment. We have woken up to one of these for years – and frankly the Today programme wouldn't sound quite right on anything else.
Marshall Stanmore John Lewis

If you like retro styling then this is the bluetooth speaker for you - as seen in boutique hotels around the world. And just like the Marshall amp in Spinal Tap, the mini-Marshall also goes up to 11 (which, as all the movie's fans will know, is "one louder").
Sonos Beam Sonos

Sound experts praise Sonos as the perfect mix of sound and styling. I have one of these Beam sound bars under my Frame TV where it almost disappears against the dark wall but means we don’t have to have the sound turned up to 11 (as was the case with our previous TV speaker).