Walk into a home with basic ceiling fixtures, and you may have enough light to see everything clearly. But walk into the same space with a thoughtfully designed lighting plan, and the experience can feel completely different.

Before you choose countertops, paint colors, or furniture, there's one decision that could have a bigger impact on how you enjoy your home for years to come: pre-wiring for technology.

You’re hosting friends for a relaxed evening at home. The lighting is perfect, the space feels intentional, and your living room looks like something out of a design magazine. On the wall? What appears to be a curated piece of art, elegant, framed, and perfectly placed.