Keep inmind that there are three basic kinds of lighting. General lighting or overhead lighting is typically ambient. Pendant lights are good for tasks like food preparation or reading. Accent lights are usually found 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. 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 canmake 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. THE KITCHEN “WOW” FACTOR: • Paint neutral colors. • Add a new backsplash. • Install new countertops to replace dated, scratched, or unattractive counters. • Install a new, multifunctional kitchen faucet. • Add cabinet space or increase storage in the pantry. • Clean and/or refinish cabinets and replace outdated hardware.
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