Finishing your basement is already a major upgrade to your home. But when you add smart home features? You’re adding convenience, security, and long-term value. At Hawthorne Finished Basements, we help homeowners across the Omaha area turn their spaces into tech-savvy, future-ready zones that are just as beautiful as they are functional.
Whether you’re planning a home theater, a guest suite, or a personal gym, there’s a smart solution to match. Let’s look at the most popular upgrades our clients love.
Smart Lighting: Easy Control and Great Ambiance
Lighting can completely change the mood of your basement. With smart lighting systems, you can control brightness, color, and schedules from your phone or voice assistant. You can even set different scenes for movie night, workouts, or quiet evenings at home.
Installing smart dimmers and LED recessed lights adds both flexibility and efficiency. We recommend planning your lighting layout during the design phase to make wiring clean and efficient.
Integrated Sound Systems
Say goodbye to visible wires and bulky speakers. With in-ceiling or in-wall speakers, your basement can become a fully immersive space for entertaining, relaxing, or working out. Add a smart amplifier or link your system to your home assistant so you can change the music with a simple voice command.
Want a truly cinematic experience? Consider pairing a surround sound system with a projector or a mounted smart TV.
Smart Climate Control
Basements are naturally cooler than the rest of the house, but that doesn’t mean they always stay comfortable year-round. Smart thermostats can help regulate the temperature automatically, adjusting based on time of day or occupancy.
Some homeowners in Omaha also use smart dehumidifiers to keep the air feeling fresh. Pairing these with HVAC zoning systems gives you even more control.
Home Security and Monitoring
If you’re turning your basement into a guest suite or rental, security matters. Install smart locks on exterior basement entrances and add a keypad or app-based entry system. You can also install motion sensors, cameras, or video doorbells to monitor any side entrances.
Even if you’re not renting the space, knowing your basement is protected can give you peace of mind, especially if it includes valuables like gym equipment or tech.
Smart Bars, Game Rooms, and Gyms
Yes, even your bar can be smart. Smart mini-fridges can track inventory, maintain perfect temperatures, and alert you when drinks are running low. Some homeowners even install smart taps with pour tracking.
Game rooms and home gyms can benefit from integrated screens, mirrors with built-in fitness programs, and voice-controlled fans or lighting.
The options are endless, and we can help you design for them all.
Plan for Integration From the Start
The best time to plan for smart home features is during the basement design process. That’s where we come in. At Hawthorne, we work with you to lay out wiring, storage, and device placement from day one so you don’t have to retrofit later.
We serve homeowners throughout Omaha, Elkhorn, Bennington, and Gretna who want spaces that feel custom-built and tech-ready. And as a woman-owned company, we bring a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to every build.
Ready to Design a Smarter Basement?
If you’ve been dreaming of a space that’s more connected, more comfortable, and more cutting-edge, let’s talk.
Contact Hawthorne Finished Basements to schedule your Discovery Call. Your smarter basement starts here.
