Part of the mini series ” All the Worlds’ a Stage”
Modern light fixture
1. Take advantage of your windows by having them cleaned and keep the drapes or blinds open.
2. Outdated and broken light fixtures can easily and cheaply be replaced and remaining ones should be dusted and cleaned- including exterior lights.
3. Add lamps and supplementary lighting to dark areas or rooms.
4. Make sure the basement is well lit as well.
5. For showings have the blinds and drapes open as well as having the lighting on. Make sure the blinds are clean and working.
6. Kitchen , bathrooms , basement and main hallways should be lit, it makes a big difference.
7. Table lamps on for the darker spaces. In the summer of course the lights can make the house warm so air out the house and have the air conditioning on to keep it fresh .
8. Kitchen counter lighting should be turned on as well as any pot or hanging island lighting.
9. Any light fixture such as chandeliers and the modern ones (pictured) should be dusted or/ and cleaned
10. Swapping out old light bulbs for new LED light bulbs that are 2700K-3000K can go a long way toward updating and improving your home lighting.
This is so you can adjust during the day for the natural lighting when needed.
The main “room fill” (recessed lights, a chandelier).
The lights for doing things- tasks (reading lamp, under-cabinet strips, desk lamp).These set the mod for accenting areas of the home that are used for work or relaxing.
Mood or highlight lighting such as picture light, small table lamp on a console.Ise in darker areas of the room.
Same matching bulbs in every multi-bulb fixture.
All bulbs working; no flicker. Shades dusted, Ceiling fixtures and Globes cleaned inside/out. Don’t forget the ceiling fan- wash and dust
Window coverings open—remove any broken/blinds entirely.
Replace old or discoloured switch plates, decorative or personalized with new ones.
Add under cabinet LED strip lighting for kitchen counters – makes everything look better.
Replace old lighting fixture such as ones in the bathrooms which make the space look dated.
First impressions matter :
Odd light fixtures not only date your home, but usually provide insufficient light and that can provide the wrong impression to a potential buyers.
Cleaning /Painting or Upgrading your exterior lights can drastically improve your curb appeal.
Landscape lighting is a simple way to add layers and depth to your home’s exterior.
You are looking to sell a valuable asset and the time spent on getting your home ”Fit to Sell” is worth it.
