I ordered my outlets online from Amazon. I got a couple of different types.
For just about every wall outlet throughout the house I’m using Leviton GFNT1-W self testing GCFI outlets. They’re around $14 each, and for a name brand GCFI outlet, that’s a pretty good price. It tests itself periodically to ensure proper operation. As long as the light continues to glow green everything is dandy.
In each bedroom and the family room, and selected locations within the house, I’m also placing these AC/USB outlets. They’re regular AC Wall outlets, but they also have a 5V USB charger built in. They’re not GCFI, so I may connect them ‘downstream’ from a GCFI outlet, so that they get the best of both worlds. These were about $17 each. A little pricey, but they’re well made and should last a long time.
I got two types of dimmer switches for the lights. I’m still not sure about the actual ‘lights’ just yet. But the dimmer choices consist of the Leviton Caseta Dimmer switch (the Caseta on/off switches cost more than the dimmers!) The ‘kit’ I purchased also contains a remote control as well. It requires a hub, which I also purchased separately with a ‘starter kit’. It works with Amazon’s Alexa, and other home automation packages, so it should fit in perfectly.
Then there’s also the Lutron Maestro dimmers. It works on LED, Halogen, Incandescent, and some florescent lights. It doesn’t require a smart hub, so you can easily swap them out with your regular switches. They’re also about half the cost of a Leviton Caseta. But they’re not networked or connected to any home automation. I’ll use these for things like the laundry room, bathrooms, etc…
Oh, I also got a few power strips for the kitchen appliance counter. From a company called ‘Inland’, it sports 12 outlets in a 4 foot long strip. It’s perfect for appliances, because it always seems like there are more plugs than outlets. Fastening this behind the appliance counter seems like a sure way to keep everything connected. And cheap; less than $25.