Smart homes on the rise: Technology’s influence on interior design

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When it comes to the future of interior design, the word that springs to mind in 2025 is ‘smart’. Technology [...]

When it comes to the future of interior design, the word that springs to mind in 2025 is ‘smart’. Technology has had a huge influence on living spaces, and this trend is set to continue. It is anticipated that technology integration will become even more fluid and seamless as we progress through the year.

This means we can look forward to seeing technology blend seamlessly with aesthetics, avoiding the need to compromise between function and style. What is the main purpose of smart home automation? One new development that epitomises this is the introduction of smart glass. This is a glass which transitions from being transparent to opaque with the flick of a switch or, perhaps even more impressively, through voice control.



This is a great example of technology offering privacy with the added benefit of increasing energy efficiency. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Get creative with nature: The versatile world of Kokedama Le Monde targeted in malicious phishing campaign Miracle of Life: 97-Year-Old endangered tortoise gives birth All across Europe, this type of functionality is becoming increasingly popular, aligning practicality with great design. 2025 is also the year that we are seeing technology take window treatments to another level.

There has been a rise in motorised blinds and curtains, and homeowners can, with the minimum of effort, control light levels, privacy settings, and energy efficiency settings. Smart homes can control lighting, temperature and even furniture Whether it’s voice-controlled lighting, temperature regulation, or even automated furniture, integrated technology in the home is increasingly becoming the ‘new normal’. It seems that the future of interior design is not just the aesthetics of a living space, but also how technology enhances our connection to it.

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