When it comes to preparing your home for the real estate market, you want to make sure you do everything in your power to make a great first impression. You need your home to stand out among the competition, which is why it is vital that you use a variety of home staging techniques in order to present your house in the best possible light. Speaking of lighting, one of the most important aspects of staging lies in your home lighting scheme.
By creating an inviting atmosphere for your potential buyers, you can give the appearance that your home is warm, welcoming, and above all else beautiful. The trick is to strike the perfect balance of overhead, accent, and natural lighting to help illuminate your home. Overhead lighting alone can be too harsh and accent lights can leave your home looking too dim. Natural light is best, but unfortunately you can’t always count on Mother Nature to give you a helping hand. Use your overhead lighting with a combination of table lamps and floor lamps to help achieve that particular glow you need to keep your home looking its best.
You should also leave your window shades open to allow as much natural light in as possible. Natural light is an instant mood lifter and nothing helps a sale like a great looking home and a warm and pleasant atmosphere. If you happen to have a dimmer switch installed in your home, try adjusting the brightness to correspond with the setting sun. This will help you keep your home looking its best well into the evening hours.
Don’t forget the outside of your home in addition to the interior. Lighting the outside of your home with flood lights can help illuminate it against the dark backdrop of the night sky. This sharp contrast can really help draw attention to your home. Not only will it look great, but exterior lights will also make it easier for prospective buyers to find your home. Sometimes the address number of your home can be difficult to spot at night. By inuring that your address is well lit and easy to see, you avoid the risk of potential buyers driving past your home.
Path lights are another great addition to your front yard. Path lights illuminate the walkway to your front door, which not only helps visitors find the entrance, but also helps cut down on the risk of tripping and falling. Simple things like flower beds and garden gnomes can be hard to spot at night and keeping this area well lit will help make sure everyone can see where they’re walking. This will hopefully cut down on the number of accidents incurred by tripping over lawn decorations and plant life. By showcasing your house through these basic home lighting techniques, you can greatly increase your chances of being noticed and hopefully making the final sale.
Do you have any advice about lighting for staging a home? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below. And if you have any questions about selling or buying a home in metro Albuquerque, be sure to contact me today!
Credit: Thanks to CSN Lighting for an “illuminating” perspective!
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