Let there be light! The right lighting in a room can shed light on a homeowner’s style and lifestyle, from natural light filtering through a layout of windows, to a centerpiece chandelier, to a reading lamp, or the glow from a lit candle for more ambiance. Upgraded lighting can make a big difference.
If you’re not seeing the light in the thick of winter’s longer nights, it may be time for some upgraded lighting, indoors and out, especially if you plan on selling your home in the months ahead. And, if you choose to enhance your lighting, does it add value to your home?
Refreshed is best
Old lighting can really date your home design – sometimes even more than the furniture and finishes. When light fixtures and bulbs are refreshed, it makes a big first impression on buyers. If they’re not, like dated bathroom vanity or kitchen island lighting, may make buyers question how other areas of the home are maintained and styled.
Depending on the space, upgraded lighting, whether it’s bright and natural or low and intimate, also creates a mood and evicts emotion.
Fuse function with design
In addition to the refreshed style of a light fixture, the function factor is also important, such as the brightness of a bulb to correspond with the appropriate use and the type of bulb that is longer lasting, saves you money on your electric bill, and helps the environment.
When choosing the style of your lighting fixture, it should seamlessly complement the design theme of the room. For instance, a heavy metal industrial light would not pair well with a light, airy organic modern themed room. Also, when selecting your lights, think of the ambience, use, and accent you want to create in the room.
Kitchen lighting is a telltale sign of whether or not outdated design is in the house, such as pendants hanging over a kitchen island or an overload of recess lighting. Instead, refresh with large statement lighting pieces over your island, under cabinet lighting or in-cabinet lighting for access lights.
Updated exterior lighting can also make an impact on your home’s curb appeal, like a front porch chandelier, scones flanking your garage door, and more.
And more …
Two more things to bring to light: According to the “2023 RE/MAX Future of Real Estate Report,” 79 percent of homebuyers (particularly younger buyers) still expect dedicated workspaces at home, with plenty of natural light to induce better productivity.
Ultimately, upgrading the quantity, quality, and type of the lights throughout your home play a critical role in showcasing its best qualities to prospective buyers.
If you are ready to sell your home, connect with a local real estate with expert insights into the right lighting, plus every step in the process, from staging to selling and everything in-between. Paige Bird is an experienced real estate ally in Myrtle Beach who upholds the highest standards of Real Estate Ethics. Paige has been named the #1 RE/MAX Agent in South Carolina for nine consecutive years. In 2022, Paige closed 75 properties, with a total sales volume of $26,472,347 and an average list-to-sales price ratio of 99.10%.
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