There is an infinite number of things to consider when renovating or building a home. You have to consider practicality, budget, sustainability, and how you want the home to look and feel. Many modern houses are smart homes that make it easier and more efficient to live our day-to-day lives. The following are electrical upgrades to add to your home right now to keep up with the current times.
Smart Switches
Replace your traditional light switches with smart ones. These switches allow flexibility if you forget to turn off a light before leaving the house or let you switch a light on so that you don’t have to enter a dark home. You can add these switches to outdoor lighting as well. They are incredibly convenient and add a sense of security.
Chandelier Lifts
No, you didn’t read that wrong. A chandelier lift provides a solution to raising and lowering your chandelier when you have a taller ceiling. Now you can clean the fixture and change lightbulbs with ease.
Home Automation
This trend is huge right now because you’re able to link up multiple home appliances onto a single smart home device. You can control appliances and devices with your smartphone and link them to the smart device with voice commands. For example, you can tell your device “good morning,” which will trigger the lights to turn on, the thermostat to turn up the temperature, and the coffee maker to start making coffee. There are a variety of smart appliances available.
Baseboard Outlets
Positioning outlets into your baseboards hides them, creating a chic and sophisticated look. This renovation also helps eliminate the cluttered look of cables and charging cords.
Car Charging Ports
Many cars are turning to electricity to run. It helps the environment, but now you need a place to charge your vehicle when it’s not in use. After you purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle, you’ll need to call an electrician to come out and install a car charging port in your garage.
Smart Outlets
Installing outlets with USB access allows homeowners to plug the USB directly into the wall and eliminates the need for charging blocks. It’s a clever upgrade because phones, tablets, and other devices all need USBs to charge. It also creates room for you to plug-in lamps and clocks.
Backup Generators
Having a backup generator installed gives your home plenty of advantages. It’s especially great if you live in an area affected by hurricanes or intense storms. Many homeowners are turning to generators because they won’t need to worry if the power goes out. The generators will turn on automatically if you lose power and stay on as long as they’re needed.
Outlets Directly Behind Televisions
Another electrical upgrade you should add to your home is moving outlets directly behind mounted televisions. Homeowners want outlets directly behind their televisions or projectors to hide all the cords and create a streamlined look. Mounted televisions and projectors have increased in popularity over the last few years. You’re not able to easily hide the cables with an entertainment system or TV stand that’s mounted.
