Remodeling your home isn’t just about new paint colors or updated finishes anymore—it’s about integrating technology that makes everyday life easier, more efficient, and more secure. As we move through 2025, smart home features have gone from luxury upgrades to essential elements of modern living.
If you’re already planning a renovation, it’s the perfect time to bring your home into the future. Adding smart home features during your remodel not only improves daily convenience but can also boost your property value and energy efficiency.
So, what smart upgrades are worth your investment in 2025? Let’s take a look at the top features homeowners are adding right now—and how to plan for them before drywall goes up.
The Rise of Integrated Smart Home Design
Gone are the days of plugging in a smart speaker and calling it a smart home. In 2025, technology is being built directly into the structure of the home—into the walls, wiring, and infrastructure—creating seamless systems that blend with your lifestyle.
Planning these upgrades during a remodel gives you the opportunity to hardwire smart systems, conceal devices for a clean look, and optimize placement for performance. That’s why forward-thinking homeowners are working with contractors who understand both construction and tech integration from the start.
Whole-Home Smart Lighting
Smart lighting has come a long way. While smart bulbs were the gateway years ago, 2025 is all about smart switches and scenes that control entire rooms or zones based on time of day, motion, or even your voice.
Remodeling gives you the chance to install smart dimmer switches and light panels that can be controlled remotely, scheduled, or automated for your routines. Imagine your kitchen lights gradually brightening in the morning as you make coffee—or your hallway lights dimming at bedtime without touching a switch.
Hardwiring these systems during construction avoids the clunky retrofits and gives your lighting a polished, built-in feel.
Smart Thermostats with Room Sensors
Heating and cooling efficiency is a top priority for homeowners in 2025—and smart thermostats are now far more advanced than the early models. The latest systems use remote room sensors to detect occupancy and temperature, adjusting heating and cooling in real time for maximum comfort and efficiency.
During a remodel, you can plan out where to place sensors in key rooms, route hidden wiring, and ensure your HVAC system works in sync with the smart thermostat. Some systems even learn your habits and adjust automatically, saving you money month after month.
Built-In Smart Speakers and Voice Control
Voice assistants are no longer just smart cylinders on your countertop—they’re being built into ceilings, walls, and appliances. If you’re remodeling, you have a great opportunity to integrate in-wall or in-ceiling smart speakers that offer voice control, music streaming, intercom functionality, and more—all without cluttering your counters.
Smart speakers can be connected to lighting, security, thermostats, and even appliances to give you hands-free control throughout your home. By installing them strategically during a renovation, you get better audio coverage and a cleaner aesthetic.
Advanced Home Security Systems
Security tech in 2025 is all about full integration and proactive alerts. Instead of just installing a camera at the front door, today’s homeowners are building systems that include:
- Motion sensors at entry points
- Smart locks with fingerprint or phone access
- Integrated video doorbells
- Glass-break sensors and auto-alert features
- Remote monitoring and mobile control
Remodeling gives you a unique window to wire your security system directly into the structure—concealing components, improving connectivity, and placing devices in optimal spots for coverage. You can also pair your system with outdoor lighting or smart garage access to take protection to the next level.
Smart Showers, Toilets & Bathroom Automation
Bathrooms are getting smarter, too. Smart showers allow you to preset water temperature, duration, and pressure, while voice-activated mirrors and LED lighting create a luxury hotel vibe at home. Even toilets now come with seat warmers, bidet functions, and self-cleaning capabilities.
Upgrading your bathroom during a remodel means you’re already opening walls and floors—making it the ideal time to run power and data lines to support these upgrades. If you’re renovating your primary suite, consider adding these high-tech comforts to create a personal wellness retreat.
Smart Appliances and Kitchen Tech
The modern kitchen is more connected than ever. From ovens that preheat via app to fridges that track expiration dates, smart appliances are reshaping how we cook, clean, and manage household tasks.
When remodeling, planning for appliance layout is critical—but so is thinking about connectivity and integration. You might want to add a built-in charging drawer, a hidden screen for recipes, or voice-activated faucet controls. A well-designed kitchen now blends style, storage, and smart functionality without sacrificing aesthetics.
Energy Monitoring and Solar Integration
As energy prices climb, homeowners are looking for smarter ways to monitor and control usage. Systems like Sense and Span let you see real-time energy consumption and manage individual circuits remotely.
If you’re planning a remodel, especially a major one involving electrical work, now’s the time to think about installing an energy monitor or upgrading your panel to a smart system. Pairing this with solar panels or battery storage can give you long-term energy savings and better control over your usage.
Final Thoughts: It’s About More Than Gadgets
Smart homes in 2025 aren’t about showing off tech—they’re about living better. It’s the convenience of voice-activated lights when your hands are full. It’s the peace of mind from knowing your front door is locked and your home is secure. It’s the energy savings from systems that learn and adapt to your routine.
Remodeling is the perfect time to think ahead and lay the foundation for a smarter home. And with the right builder on your side, you can make it all happen without overcomplicating the process.
Future-Proof Your Remodel with TRX Builders
At TRX Builders, we don’t just build beautiful spaces—we bring homes into the future. Our team works hand-in-hand with trusted tech experts to integrate smart features into your remodel from the ground up. Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation, bathroom upgrade, or full-home remodel, we’ll help you design a space that’s as intelligent as it is stunning.
Let us help you turn your vision into a smart home that makes life easier, safer, and more connected.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and start planning your 2025-ready remodel.
