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Speakers as Design Objects: Sound in the Stylish Home
The 2019 Black Friday sales on wireless and smart speakers are long over. The question behind them is still worth asking from a fashion point of view: what does a speaker say about the room it sits in? Brands such as Bang & Olufsen, Sonos, Bose, JBL, Klipsch and Ultimate Ears have spent years making speakers that people are happy to leave in plain sight. Some are now chosen as much for how they look as for how they sound.
Where audio meets aesthetics
Bang & Olufsen is the clearest example. The Danish company has long treated its products as Scandinavian design pieces, using materials like aluminium, oak and wool-blend fabrics that would suit a well-styled interior. Sonos went the other way, with a quiet, minimal look that blends into a room. Ultimate Ears built its portable speakers around bright colours and a durable, outdoorsy feel, which makes them closer to accessories than appliances. These are the same choices fashion lovers make with a wardrobe. Do you want a statement piece, a dependable neutral, or something playful to carry around?
Choosing with an editor's eye
- Match the palette. Fabric grilles in muted greys, sand or black disappear into a room. Metallic finishes catch the eye the way hardware on a handbag does.
- Consider texture. Woven fabric, wood and brushed metal each change the mood of a shelf or a dressing area.
- Think about scale. A compact speaker suits a studio apartment. A larger floor-standing or bookshelf model needs space around it, like a sculptural chair.
- Check practical features. Wi-Fi multi-room playback, Bluetooth, voice assistants and battery life matter more over the years than a launch-day discount.
Shopping sales sensibly
Seasonal sales come back every year, and the same advice applies each time:
- Compare prices across several reputable retailers.
- Confirm whether the model is current or about to be replaced.
- Read the return policy before you buy.
A well-made speaker can last for years, so it makes sense to treat it like an investment garment rather than an impulse buy.
For more on how design thinking shapes what we wear and live with, browse our designer spotlights or see what's moving in current trends.