Simple Smart Home Upgrades During a Gilbert Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel is one of the best opportunities to elevate not just the design of your home, but how it functions day to day. For homeowners in Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek, integrating smart technology during a kitchen renovation is an easy way to add convenience, beauty, and long-term value.

At Oasis Smart Homes, we specialize in creating intelligent, design-forward spaces where lighting, comfort, and entertainment blend seamlessly. Whether you’re working with a builder, interior designer, or remodeling contractor, incorporating smart home upgrades during your kitchen remodel can turn an ordinary renovation into a truly connected living experience.

Why the Kitchen Is the Heart of Smart Home Design

The kitchen is where your family gathers, entertains, and spends much of the day. By integrating smart technology into the design phase, you can make your kitchen more functional, efficient, and enjoyable to use.

From voice-controlled lighting to hidden speakers and motorized shades, every upgrade can enhance how your space looks and feels—without cluttering your clean design aesthetic.

Smart Lighting Control

Lighting plays a huge role in creating the right mood and functionality in a kitchen. Smart lighting systems such as Lutron HomeWorks or Savant allow you to adjust brightness, color temperature, and scene presets with a single touch or voice command.

Benefits of smart lighting during a remodel:

• Custom lighting scenes: Create “Cooking,” “Dining,” and “Evening” settings with different brightness and color levels.
• App and voice control: Use your phone or voice assistant to adjust lights while your hands are full.
• Energy efficiency: Automatically dim or shut off lights when not in use.
• Integration with other systems: Pair lighting with motorized shades or music for complete scene control.

Installing lighting control while remodeling is ideal—electrical access is already open, and lighting design can be tailored to your new layout.

Hidden or Built-In Audio

Imagine cooking or entertaining while your favorite playlist fills the space—without any visible speakers cluttering your design. Oasis Smart Homes installs in-ceiling or in-wall speakers that deliver rich, even sound while blending seamlessly into your kitchen’s architecture.

We design whole-home audio systems that let you enjoy music in your kitchen, dining area, and patio—all controlled from your smartphone or voice command.

Key advantages:

• Clean, architectural design: Speakers are recessed or invisible for a sleek finish.
• Zoned audio: Play music in the kitchen without disturbing other rooms.
• Easy control: Manage volume or streaming sources through Savant, Control4, or Josh.ai.

Motorized Shades for Light and Privacy

Kitchens often feature large windows or glass doors that bring in Arizona’s desert light—but that same sunlight can create glare or heat. Motorized shades are an elegant way to manage light and temperature throughout the day.

Benefits include:

• Glare control: Automatically lower shades during peak sunlight hours.
• Temperature management: Reduce heat gain and ease strain on your HVAC system.
• Privacy: Lower shades instantly when needed, especially in the evenings.
• Aesthetic harmony: Choose fabrics and finishes that complement your cabinetry and décor.

With Lutron or Savant motorized shades, you can add both comfort and sophistication to your kitchen environment.

Smart Home Appliances and Power Management

Modern smart appliances add convenience and energy efficiency to your daily routine. Consider integrating smart ovens, refrigerators, or faucets that connect to your home automation system for notifications and remote control.

Additionally, a smart power management system ensures all your connected devices operate safely and efficiently. Oasis Smart Homes can design power and data wiring during your remodel to support future upgrades—keeping your kitchen technology-ready for years to come.

Seamless Integration With Your Smart Home System

Every smart upgrade becomes more powerful when connected through an automation platform such as Savant, Control4, or Crestron. Imagine starting your day with a simple “Good Morning” voice command—lights brighten, music starts playing, and shades rise to welcome the sunlight.

When you’re entertaining, a single “Dinner Party” scene can set the lighting, adjust the music, and fine-tune the temperature automatically.

This level of comfort and control turns your kitchen into an experience—not just a room.

Why Partner With Oasis Smart Homes

With more than 30 years of experience in luxury smart home automation and electrical design, Oasis Smart Homes brings an integrated approach to every remodel. Our team works alongside your builder, designer, and electrician to ensure your lighting, automation, and networking systems are engineered to perform beautifully and installed cleanly.

Homeowners in Gilbert trust Oasis Smart Homes for:

• Design-forward, integrated smart home solutions
• In-house electrical, lighting, and automation expertise
• Premium partnerships with Savant, Control4, Lutron, and Josh.ai
• Concierge-level client care and 24/7 support

From concept through installation, we make technology effortless—so you can focus on enjoying your new kitchen.

Bring Intelligence and Elegance to Your Kitchen Remodel

Smart home upgrades can turn your kitchen into a space that’s as beautiful as it is functional. Whether you’re designing a new home or remodeling your existing one, Oasis Smart Homes helps you plan technology that enhances your lifestyle today and adapts for the future.

Call our Scottsdale studio at (480) 907-7095 or our Orange County studio at (949) 210-9440 to schedule your private smart home consultation!