Planning a New Build or Renovation in 2026? Don’t Wait.

Plan Early & Plan Strategically: Working with Fusion 9 Design

Building a new home or launching a renovation in the new year opens the door to countless possibilities. The right layout, materials, and design details all take time to plan. However, there’s one decision that’s often left too late: bringing in the smart home professionals.

At Fusion 9 Design, we’ve seen it again and again: homeowners and builders who wait until the end of the process to start thinking about integrated technology. On the surface, waiting might look like a way to save money. In reality, it limits what’s possible and often leads to more work, delays, and increased costs down the road.

If you’re planning a new home or renovation in the coming year, your technology strategy deserves a seat at the table from the very beginning.

It’s About More Than Wiring

Yes, we’ll handle all the prewiring, but wiring is only one piece of a much larger picture. When technology integrators are involved early, we can help shape the space around systems that are designed to work together beautifully.

Want pocket shades that disappear completely into the ceiling? That detail affects framing and trim. Interested in whole-home audio distribution? The most discreet speaker placement needs to be coordinated before insulation and drywall. Thinking about lighting design that supports your mood, wellness, and décor? That takes far more planning than flipping a few switches.

Being proactive gives you more design freedom, more product options, and a technology experience that looks like it was meant to be there because it was.

Think Big, Plan Early, Wire Now

One of the most valuable things we do early in a project is help future-proof your home. That means planning not only for the devices you currently have or are ready to use now, but also for the technologies you might want to add later, like:

Distributed audio
Network infrastructure
Security
Audio/Video distribution zones
Automated lighting

None of these systems works to their fullest potential without planning for structured cabling in advance.

Even if you’re not ready for all the bells and whistles on day one, wiring for growth gives you flexibility. It’s faster, cleaner, and more affordable to run extra cabling while the walls are open than to tear things up later when your needs expand.

Lighting and Shading Design Belongs in the Blueprint

Lighting has a significant impact on how a home looks and feels, but it also impacts functionality.

When a seasoned professional like Fusion 9 Design participates in the design phase, we can introduce ideas such as tunable lighting, architectural-grade fixtures, or sensor-activated pathways. Fixtures can be recessed, clustered, or positioned to accentuate key features of your home—all before the ceiling is finished.

The same goes for shading. Automated shades aren’t an afterthought—they’re part of a strategy that involves sunlight, privacy, energy efficiency, and material selection that every home will eventually need. With enough lead time, we can design shading solutions that are fully recessed, fabric-coordinated, and tied into your home automation system from day one.

Security Starts with Structure

A comprehensive security system isn’t something to install after you move in. It starts with early decisions about camera placement, gate control, door hardware, and sensor infrastructure. Whether you’re planning an estate, a vacation home, or your family’s primary residence, early planning allows us to layer in discrete surveillance, smart access control, and remote monitoring without compromising the home’s design flow.

Early Involvement = Better Results

The technology inside any home should be as thoughtfully designed as the architecture and materials around it. When our team is brought in during the initial planning stages, your home becomes a canvas for innovation, rather than a project filled with workarounds.

We work directly with your architect, builder, and interior designer to ensure everything fits together from the start. Although it may seem like more effort to coordinate in the early phases, the payoff in long-term performance, cost efficiency, and design integrity is well worth it.

Let’s Begin Planning Your Next Project

If you're planning a 2026 project, now is the time to think big and plan smart. At Fusion 9 Design, we help you imagine what's possible, then deliver it with precision and expertise.

Let’s build something extraordinary together, and from the ground up. Call (360) 831-0899 to schedule a design consultation.