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Chicago & the western suburbs
IMPERIA Technologies

Smart home installation that disappears into the design.

Lighting that fades up at sunset, shades that drop as the movie starts. Designed for your life — and quietly supported, year after year.

We design and install the technology that quietly runs a great home — automation, layered lighting, motorized shades, media rooms, multi-room audio, and the network behind it all. Naperville-based, serving Oak Brook, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Burr Ridge, and Chicago’s western suburbs.

Why Imperia

What makes the work different

01

Owner-operated

The person who walks your home, designs the system, and stands behind the install is the same person, every time.

02

Design-led

We talk finishes, sight lines, and scenes before SKUs. The technology disappears into the architecture, not on top of it.

03

Naperville-based

Local roots, a Chamber of Commerce member, and a real number to call when you need us.

Trusted partners
Lutron Sonance James Loudspeaker Alta Labs LG Sony SunBrite Marantz Autonomic Nice Future Automation

We specify equipment from partners we’ve tested in real homes — not whoever’s paying us this quarter.

Smart home living space integrated by Imperia Technologies
Our approach

You are at the center

Each of our designs is unique — just like our clients. Integration is at the heart of what we do, where technology adapts to your life, not the other way around.

True innovation isn’t measured by complexity. It’s measured by how gracefully a system fits into your life — how naturally a room comes alive when you enter it, and how quietly it stands down when you don’t need it.

Featured project · Naperville

A Naperville family inherited two decades of mismatched smart-home tech — smart bulbs, voice assistants, three apps fighting each other. We tore it out and replaced it with a unified Nice system.

One app. One touchscreen. One vendor relationship. Movie night now means one button on a Pico remote: lights fade, shades close, audio routes to the living room. The system disappears, and the family lives.

Wall-mounted touch panel showing unified home control and security in a Naperville home
The person behind the work

Meet Greg Kienast

Imperia is owner-operated. The person who walks your space, designs the system, and stands behind the installation is the same person, every time.

Greg founded Imperia after a decade in advertising and a career in life sciences before that. Naperville-based and a member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce — the kind of installer you can actually call when something needs attention.

Greg Kienast, founder of Imperia Technologies
How we work

A clear, calm process

01 — Consult

Listen first

In-home or virtual appointments to understand your space, your priorities, and any existing systems.

02 — Design

Tailor the plan

Layout, scene design, finishes, and integration with what you already own.

03 — Install

Execute with care

Flexible scheduling and tidy installation by the same team you met on day one.

04 — Support

Stay with you

System setup, owner walk-through, and ongoing remote management when available.

What clients say

Trusted by Chicago’s homeowners

I had a fantastic experience with Greg installing a system in my home. He listened to what I wanted, was thorough throughout the installation, and I’m excited to keep expanding into more home automation.
Kevin U. ★★★★★   Google review
Greg is someone I have been waiting for over ten years. The attention to detail and caring in doing an excellent job, plus the time to explain what he was doing, is very helpful.
Brian C. ★★★★★   Google review
I trust Imperia with all my home automation needs. Greg is an absolute pro and we look forward to working with him again.
Joe K. ★★★★★   Google review
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“We believe technology should delight, and then fade into the background.”
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Let’s design a home that just works

Free in-home or virtual consultations. Serving Chicago and the western suburbs.

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