Whether you live in Leeds, Yorkshire or New York, New York, your home could be turned into a fully automated, multi-functional haven of electronics and technology. With the right amount of money, you can buy a fridge that talks to you, lights that know when you want them to turn off and curtains which close as soon as it gets dark.

This kind of intelligent house is becoming increasingly common as people load up on technology in every room. Your kitchen could, for example, boast a wide selection of appliances that come complete with internet connectivity.

The bathroom – domain of steam and water and thus not the first place most of us would look for electronic gadgets – might be kitted out with a multi-purpose shower that is at once a sauna and massager as well. In addition, you might install an air dry system to replace those old, outdated towels!

The lounge remains the room in which we expect to find a certain level of technology: HD and 3D televisions, state of the art digital disk players, surround sound speakers and virtual reality gaming consols. In addition, you might opt for mechanised, computer directed furniture which massages your back while you watch TV, and a lighting system which obeys commands in your voice. In short, it's possible to fill your house with an astounding variety of sophisticated electronics. Indeed, you could live in a home that is almost entirely governed by computers of one kind or another. However, be warned: this kind of lifestyle will absolutely not come cheaply.