sustainably, its array of colors and its other ecocredentials, cork is one of this year’s flooring trends. Cork also has natural thermal properties, which means it is great for heat insulation and can be a much cheaper alternative to underfloor heating. As we navigate the landscape of home design in 2024, one thing is clear: It’s a year of revival and reinvention. From vibrant colors to romantic flourishes, each trend invites us to rediscover the joy of living amid artistry and elegance. •
LORRAINE BEATO
Lorraine Beato is the CEO of Atlanta’s Residences powered by eXp Realty. She is the author of “Flip the Switch,” a practical guide for real estate agents and professionals ready to take their experience in real estate to the next level. Beato has been a full-time, successful real estate agent and investor for more than 25 years and specializes in thinking outside the box to get clients to the closing table fast. Combined with her personal experience in MBS trading with Merrill Lynch and building her own retirement portfolio using creative strategies to acquire properties and improve their cashflow, Beato’s ability to negotiate and navigate her clients’ way to winning investments has made her a favorite with investors nationwide who trust her to acquire, improve, list, and sell their properties when they are not able to personally manage projects in the Atlanta area.
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designers, and builders. The use of sustainable materials in both design and building is on the rise. Think of unique pieces like seaweed lamps, features made out of mycelium, or Japanese shikkui plaster made out of natural seaweed fibers.
As consumers become more aware of sustainable and eco-friendly products and alternatives to building materials that end up in landfills, the industry is stepping up to the plate to provide these materials. Cork flooring is back, for example. Because it can be sourced
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