LORRAINE BEATO
consumption in real time. These systems provide insights into peak energy usage times and suggest ways to reduce consumption, such as running appliances during off-peak hours. Advanced home automation systems and apps will allow homeowners to control lighting, heating, cooling, and even water use through a single platform. These centralized apps will help prevent energy waste by automating daily actions such as turning off the lights or lowering the thermostat when the home is empty. 2025 promises a range of innovative, sustainable design features that will transform the way we live in our interiors. From eco-friendly materials and modular furniture to energy- efficient lighting, smart technology, and air quality enhancements, sustainability will be at the center of interior design. These features not only reduce environmental impact but also create healthier, more comfortable, and more livable spaces. For homeowners and designers alike, the sustainable home of 2025 represents a compelling vision of harmony among style, functionality, and environmental responsibility.
spider plants, peace lilies, and ferns, will become popular as natural air purifiers. Additionally, biofilter systems, which use plant-based technology to filter and purify air, will find a place in more interiors, contributing to a healthier home environment without the need for artificial air filters. VOC-free (volatile organic compound) paints and coatings will be a standard feature of sustainable interiors in 2025. These products do not release harmful chemicals into the air, providing a safer environment for residents while reducing the emission of pollutants that contribute to air pollution. SMART HOME INTEGRATION The role of smart technology in sustainability cannot be emphasized enough. In 2025, smart home systems will enable real-time energy and resource management, helping homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and effortlessly optimize resources. Smart meters and energy management platforms will help homeowners monitor and control their energy
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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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