The role good lighting plays in raising the value of a home should be recognized. This simple, easy way of upgrading the home not only makes it more beautiful. It also makes it sell faster someday.

Here’s how one can light the way to a more valuable home.

Enhance your curb appeal
Illuminate plants, shrubs, the driveway, the fence, fountains, paths, the mailbox, and other outdoor areas. Festoon the doorway, garage, outdoor patio, deck, pool, and grill space with lights that enhance curb appeal. A well-lit exterior not only looks good and promotes visibility, it also discourages intruders.

Play up the most scrutinized part of your home
That would be the kitchen, the area of the home that buyers scrutinize the most. Make it look fresh and modern by upgrading the task and accent lights. Replace pendant lights above the kitchen island if they look old and dated. Make sure lights are well spaced and provide ample illumination on prep areas, stove tops, counters, pantry or storage areas, and the like. Besides boosting home value by 1% to 3%, LED lighting under cabinets adds a dash of drama. Smart lighting which dims lights on schedule is also advisable.

Upgrade bathroom lights
Turn the bathroom into a relaxing spa through wall-mounted lights that boost value and exude warmth. Pay special attention to mirrors, which reflect the light functionally and aesthetically. Where applicable and if it suits the style of your bathroom, introduce more natural light by upgrading windows or window treatments.

Installing LED lights over a bathroom mirror provides a bright, wake-me-up feel in the morning, and a relaxing, spa-like ambience at night.

Pendant lights over the tub are great, too. So are smart, dimmable lights or a chandelier for a touch of elegant ostentation.

Impress with the entrance
The entryway is the first area visitors see once they step into the home. Create a good first impression with lighting fixtures that welcome them.

A chandelier that lights up every part of the entry or foyer creates a powerful statement. Make sure that the size is proportional to the space.

Modern pendant lights create an illusion of height and draw eyes to the ceiling. Sconces save space and are good at establishing a softer mood. Consider semi-flush mounts just outside the entryway.

Set the mood of your living room
It is important to give this part of the home the kind of illumination that sets the mood you’re after. Use lights to jazz up a bare wall or accent a piece of art. Scatter a nice mix of floor lamps and table lamps to avoid turning on harsh overhead lights. Or set the dimmer to establish the mood you want.

And brighten up a dark nook with the appropriate lighting. You can also use the reflection of a mirror to achieve the same effect. Consider recessed lighting and pendants brighten dark areas.

Are you selling your home in Wenatche, Leavenworth, Cashmere, and Lake Chelan in North Central Washington? We at Coldwell Banker Real Estate are happy to help you with lighting ideas that will boost the value of your home. Call 509.888.8887 or drop us a line at info(at)cbcascade(dotted)com.

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Good lighting raises the value of a home