is unflattering to the finest furnishings and best features of the house. Assess the lighting in each area of your home for ideas on where to bring in added light. Rooms with abundant windows greatly benefit from natural light, as your home will be seen during the day. Supplemental light is necessary for rooms with smaller windows or limited natural light. One quick, easy fix is to increase the wattage of light bulbs in your lamps. As a rule, there should be 100 watts for each 50 square feet of space. Keep in mind 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 don’t 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. Kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a sale. The combination of ambient, natural, and pendant lighting 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. If you have a hood over the stove, install clear bulbs for 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. Staging a home should cover every area of the house; however, there are some specific places you need to ensure are in their
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