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HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME WITH GREAT LIGHTING Lighting choices are very important when it comes to selling your home. Lighting can be used to not only make a property more aesthetically pleasing, but it can also work alongside the current structure to improve the space in terms of usability and functionality. Small, cramped spaces can benefit from strategically placed lighting to give the illusion of more space. While focal points can be emphasized, energy costs are reduced with the right materials being used. From maximising natural light to considering north-facing rooms, consider these lighting design tips to maximise the potential of a property.
MAXIMISE THE NATURAL LIGHT FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS ‘The positioning of lighting is key to any scheme. There is always a darker, north-facing side to every home and the use of lighting is an easy solution. Sellers shouldn’t be afraid of turning on a light during the day, even in spring and summer. Illuminating a dull corner with a table or floor lamp or 70
washing a dark wall with a well-placed wall light can make a huge difference to the energy and feel of a room,’ says Niki Wright, Co-founder of lighting company lights&lamps.
CREATE AN INVITING AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT Lighting creates a huge impact, both on and off, so think about every area of your home from the front door hallway to bathrooms and alcoves. Wright advises: ‘Walk through your home and think about the mood you want to create and the light that is required or is missing.’
CONSIDER THE LIGHTING FOR THE SEASON It’s important to use different lighting in different seasons. Ceiling lights are perfect for darker days but may need dimming or even switching off when relaxing by the fire or TV. Think of lighting as the sun. Big and bright in the
