# Design-Focused Thermostats Nest Labs' 'Nest Thermostat E' Blends into Any Home's Interior By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-thermostat-e References: [urdesignmag](https://www.urdesignmag.com/technology/2017/09/04/nest-thermostat-e/) & [nest](https://nest.com/ca/) Thermostats are a necessity in any modern home, yet their rather obtrusive and often bulky designs can sometimes be an eyesore among one's carefully curated interior, a common problems that caused [Nest Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-wifi-pro) to expand its thermostat line to include the 'Nest Thermostat E' -- a thoughtfully designed, [home-integrated thermostat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-matter-smart-thermostat). The design features a minimalist, user-friendly facade that will subtly blend into any home. To make things even easier, the [app-enabled device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-interfaces) can be controlled remotely through a smartphone, offering users the ability to adjust the temperature from the comfort of their own bed. Perfect for the monetary or environmentally conscious consumer, the Nest Thermostat E will turn itself off when it senses no one is home, offering a device which privileges simplicity and control. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Thermostats:** The trend of minimalist thermostats offers opportunities for companies to create sleek and unobtrusive designs that seamlessly blend into any home interior. - **Smartphone-controlled Thermostats:** The trend of smartphone-controlled thermostats presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create app-enabled devices that allow users to adjust temperature settings remotely. - **Energy-efficient Thermostats:** The trend of energy-efficient thermostats provides opportunities for companies to develop devices that automatically turn off when no one is home, catering to the needs of monetarily and environmentally conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Electronics:** The home electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalist, smartphone-controlled, and energy-efficient thermostats by creating innovative products to enhance the comfort and convenience of modern homes. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of minimalist thermostats by incorporating them seamlessly into home decor, offering functional yet aesthetically pleasing solutions. - **Smart Home Automation:** The smart home automation industry can seize the opportunities presented by smartphone-controlled thermostats, integrating them into comprehensive home automation systems for enhanced user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Thermostat Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-learning-thermostat.md) - [Cubic Industrial Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netatmo-thermostat-original.md) - [AI-Powered Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beca-bht-18gblw.md) - [Smart Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiator-thermostat-e1.md) - [Smart Home-Connected Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf.md) - [Proactive Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proactive-smart-thermostat.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st55.md)