Harsh light is unflattering, even to the best furnishings and features. Dim lighting gives everything in the house a dingy feel. Assessing the lighting in each area of your home will give you a quick idea of where to bring in more 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 little natural light coming in. Increase the wattage of light bulbs in your lamps to improve artificial light. As a rule of thumb, there should be 100 watts for each 50 square feet of space. There are three kinds of lighting. General lighting, either overhead or pendant, is typically ambient. Pendant lights are 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 like foyers can set the stage by impressing buyers with a dramatic light source. If you do not have abundant natural light coming in, a chandelier-type light works if your ceilings are high. Otherwise, wall sconces are impressive in smaller spaces. Please don't assume you need to buy new fixtures if you can update existing ones. The goal is to ensure each home area is effectively lit. The kitchen and bathrooms are pivotal rooms. These two areas can make or break a sale. Combining ambient, natural, and pendant light can bring out the best in your kitchen space. Mounting track lighting underneath cabinets allows the counters to shine aesthetically and functionally. Make sure the light over the sink area is sufficient and working correctly. 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
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