Dolling up the kitchen or bathroom is a great way to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your home. What better way to do this than with some fun smart home upgrades? Smart home upgrades have the ability to create a convenient, safe, and enjoyable home environment. Not to mention, these additions can also boost your property value, help you maximize your space, and make your home more appealing to prospective buyers. Read on to see some of our top recommendations for smart upgrades in your bathroom or kitchen. Automated Lighting Lighting which automatically turns on when you enter the space can be convenient and make for a luxurious experience. Some automated lighting options can also turn off on their own if their sensors don’t detect movement for a while. In turn, this can potentially help save on your energy bills each month. Automated lighting can also come in the form of sensors, which adjust the type of lighting they provide based on the ambient brightness of the space, time-activated lighting, or app or voice-controlled lighting. Voice-Operated Appliances Being able to verbally communicate with your bathroom or kitchen appliances can create a convenient and enticing experience. This can also be useful for children, those of shorter stature, and people with disabilities, providing additional accessibility and increasing safety. Voice-operated appliances for bathrooms and kitchens are available in many options. These options include, but are not limited to, showers, faucets, microwaves, ovens, and refrigerators. Smart Faucets Smart faucets for your kitchen or bathroom have a lot to offer. They may make use of motion or touch sensors, voice control assistants, Bluetooth, and/or Wi-Fi to complete tasks at our command. Some specific smart faucet features include touchless activation, precise temperatures or measurements, and auto shut off. Available in so many different styles and finishes, you’re sure to find a smart faucet suitable for your bathroom or kitchen. Heated Floors Especially for those who like to walk around their house barefoot or who live in a cooler climate, heated flooring is a great smart home upgrade to consider. Heated floors are not only comfortable when getting out of the tub or shower, but they can make for a comfortable environment in the kitchen or, truly, anywhere in the home. Heating flooring is offered in a variety of types and materials. Laminate, tile, stone, vinyl, concrete, and engineered hardwood materials are compatible with electric or hydronic heating systems. Many of these systems can be used alongside your smart thermostat, allowing you to control your heated floors via voice, an app, or a set schedule. Wi-Fi Integrated Technology You can find a Wi-Fi-integrated version of just about any kitchen or bathroom appliance or feature. This includes showers, ovens, mirrors, toilets, coffee makers, exhaust fans, scales, dishwashers, and more. As an example, Wi-Fi integrated tech may allow you to pre-start your shower at a certain temperature via an app, play music through hidden speakers in your mirror, or synchronize your weight with a fitness app on your phone. Are you ready to incorporate smart home upgrades in your home? There are exciting and useful options out there for everyone. Reach out to Build BLVD today for more information.