3 Tips on Lighting Up Your Home

As you set out to flaunt your home’s best assets, the most vital element might be the lighting tasked with accentuating it all. Think about it: we love parks, shopping centers, and other public areas that have bright, ample lighting. Potential buyers will appreciate the same glow coming from your home.

A well-lit home appears warm, friendly, and inviting—while sub-standard lighting can detract from even the most appealing home. 

Here are a few tips to keep in mind: 

1. Whenever you can, utilize at least three sources of light in a room.

Overhead lighting, combined with other sources such as lamps, give a room a warm, ambient feeling. Multiple sources of lighting also provide depth and texture—and can take a fairly plain room and make it enticing. 

2. Evaluate your lampshades.

Many of the shades that come with a lamp are unimpressive—but finding great lampshades is easy at a store like HomeSense. Look for opportunities to create contrast, particularly in a bedroom, by using dark lampshades against light colored walls, and vice versa. It may seem like a small detail, but the right lampshades can give your home that extra “pop” it needs to appeal to prospective buyers. 

3. Consider layers.

When it comes to decorating, layering is an art form. You can place rugs atop one another, or pile throw pillows and blankets atop an already patterned sofa for added interest. The same goes for your lighting setup, but don’t rely on overheads alone. Instead, try placing a table or floor lamp, so the level of light is even throughout the space. This is especially important in older homes, which typically do not have the plethora of recessed bulbs and overhead fixtures we see in modern construction.

Sarah Paranych, REALTOR®

Century 21 Bamber
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