If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, consider these ideas to help maximize efficiency and make your home work how you want it to.If you’re planning on remodeling your home, it’s important to know what the trends are so you can pick and choose which features matter most to you. These days, it’s all about tech and efficiency, creating the best possible living space for getting the things you need done. If you know you want to start remodeling your home, keep these three ideas in mind as they are design principles that can be more useful than you may have initially realized.
1. Outlet Management
A lot of people seem to forget about how important outlets are and the placement of them. If you don’t nail the placement and number of outlets you need, you’ll find yourself annoyed down the line at how bad your cable management is. Try to keep in mind how many outlets you will end up needing and where they should be placed for maximum usage. For example, don’t forget numerous outlets near your countertops so you can keep appliances powered and working. You also want to make sure you have enough outlets in your home theater or living room to leave enough space for future expansion and technology.
2. Make Your Home Smart
Part of remodeling is thinking about how you can make your space prepared for the future. These days, much of the talk around homes is centered on what makes a home smart. This can include a wide array of technology, from smart lights, to special thermostats, to a fridge that interacts with your phone. In any case, you will want to think about how internet flows throughout your remodeled home, and sometimes working on pre-wiring makes it much easier to set up smart home tech in the future.
3. Considering Lighting
Instead of going for traditional lighting, think about how different lighting options can change your space. If you’re remodeling your bedroom, a task light might be perfect for reading a book in bed, while having dimmers on your overhead lights could be essential in getting ready for bed at night. Accent lighting on stairwells is a great way to offer a modern look that also makes going up and down your steps safer at night. Whatever you do, just be sure to consider how you actually use those spaces and how different lighting can augment that.
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