Integration of Smart Home Technologies in Modern Interior Design: A Review of Automated Building Services

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed residential environments from conventional static spaces into intelligent, adaptive, and interconnected ecosystems. Smart home technologies integrating the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), sensor networks, cloud computing, and automated building services are increasingly influencing contemporary interior design practices. Unlike traditional interior design approaches that primarily focus on spatial aesthetics, functionality, and occupant comfort, smart interiors introduce dynamic interaction between users, architectural components, and automated environmental systems. This review critically examines the integration of smart home technologies into modern interior design with particular emphasis on automated building services, including intelligent lighting, smart heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), security systems, energy management, automated shading, and adaptive furniture systems. A systematic literature review approach was adopted to analyse recent research from Scopus-indexed journals, ScienceDirect, IEEE Xplore, SpringerLink, and Taylor & Francis databases. The review identifies that smart home development has progressed from simple automation systems toward AI-driven adaptive environments capable of predicting occupant behaviour, optimizing energy consumption, and enhancing residential comfort. Smart lighting and HVAC systems demonstrate significant potential for reducing energy demand, while IoT-based monitoring platforms enable real-time management of indoor environmental quality. Furthermore, emerging technologies such as digital twins, edge computing, smart materials, and robotics are expected to redefine future interior design practices. However, several challenges remain, including interoperability limitations, cybersecurity risks, privacy concerns, high implementation costs, and insufficient integration between technology developers and design professionals. The paper argues that future smart interiors should adopt a human-centred approach where automation remains supportive rather than dominant. This review provides an interdisciplinary framework connecting interior design, building automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development, contributing to the emerging field of intelligent residential environments.