typically ambient. The pendant light is good for tasks like food preparation or reading. Accent lights are usually on tables or mounted on walls. You can use all three to bring out the best your home has to offer. 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. Do not assume you need to buy new fixtures if you can update existing ones. The goal is to make sure each area of the home is effectively lit. Kitchen and bathrooms are pivotal rooms. 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 a chance to shine aesthetically and 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 needs to be intense without being harsh. Soft lighting enhances any part of the house you want to highlight. Avoid harsh lighting in the bedrooms as well. Strategically placed lamps will give bedrooms a more peaceful, restful feel.
FLOORING
To avoid home shoppers looking down on your home, make sure your floors are in good shape. Floors that need refinishing, or replacing will definately be a negative to a potential buyer, often resulting in a lower offer. On the flip side, if your home’s flooring is well done and in excellent condition, buyers will be more willing to pay more for it.
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