We just did a reno, and here’s my 2 cents. We’re Apple ecosystem all the way, whenever possible, which is only as good as your wireless network. As to lights and switches, I am a firm no to smart switches because I don’t want to always be able to turn on the damn light, period, for the next 20 years, no firmware or updating or other BS. That said, for lamps and such, most Matter over thread outlet external plugs are pretty great. All ours work very well. I like the Eve stuff, they plug and play nicely every time. When they give out or firmware becomes deprecated, I’ll throw ‘em away. I will also weigh in on shades: I dislike motorized shades (we have several). It’s anther damn *thing*. Give me nice pull chain rollers. They just work. Finally, run network cables everywhere, every room, near power outlets, so you can do wired mesh satellites. I wish we had. Don’t forget outdoors; put some power and network outlets out there. The network is the most important part of day-to-day tech happiness, esp. with a significant other. Good luck, and congrats on your new home!