Key areas, such as foyers, can set the stage by impressing buyers with a dramatic light source. If you do not have an abundance of natural light coming in, a chandelier-type light works if your ceilings are high. Otherwise, wall sconces are impressive in smaller spaces. Don’t assume you need to buy new fixtures if you can update your existing ones. The aim is to make sure each area of your home is effectively lit. Kitchen and bathrooms are pivotal rooms to any home seller. These two areas can make or break a sale. The combination of ambient, natural, and pendant light can bring out the best in your kitchen space. Mounting track lighting underneath cabinets gives the counters an opportunity to shine aesthetically, as well as functionally. Make sure the light over the sink area is sufficient and working properly. If you have a hood over the stove, install clear bulbs to ensure the brightest light. Lighting in the bathroom should be intense without being harsh. Soft lighting enhances any part of the house you want to highlight. Rooms painted in neutral colors need sufficient light so the room doesn’t appear drab, but avoid harsh lighting in the bedrooms. Strategically placed lamps give bedrooms a dreamy, peaceful, and restful feel. On the other hand, the closet light should be bright.
FLOORING PLAN
Although you don’t want home shoppers looking down on your home, they will be looking down at what is under their feet. A buyer will downgrade your home’s value if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, if your home’s flooring is well done and in excellent condition, buyers will pay more for it. Maximizing your profit without compromising your investment dollars is certainly the goal, but if your flooring and carpeting are not in salable shape, you need to take inventory. There is no
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