Even though we are still far from the advent of hi-tech home modernizations we see on sci-fi movies, we are gradually nearing the easier and more advanced era through smart appliances and devices within our homes. Now that we are nearing the end of another year, we are also set to prepare for new ideas and trends that will soon enter the mainstream market. Before we change our calendars to 2016, let us take a look at some of the trends we should be expecting for the year of the monkey.