The competitive real estate market can present challenges to sellers,however per the National Association of Realtors their are a few quick and not so quick fixes to give you that market edge.
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Out dated interior home designs can be a real eye sore and leave the buyer with feeling of an old house that may need too much work.With the right lighting,you can turn the look of a room from mediocre to sensational,making it look larger,more welcoming and desirable.Here are a few tips to help you determine if your lighting out of date:
Modernized Lighting for your Dining Area–Image courtesy of Modern Designs–Bibtaro
Vanity lighting strips,most of you??remember??the Hollywood-style strip lighting with the??shiny metal??bases and the large round bulbs protruding out.Sometimes encased in wood??edging??and brass,its like stepping back in time just looking at it.
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The Solution:Find a??light fixture similar in size,has shades for each bulb and in a finish that your bathroom's decor(preferable your faucet).??If you haven't shopped for bathroom lighting since the 80′s,well things have changed.
Image:Cheyenne 4 Light Bath Sconce by Troy Lighting
The nouveau riche bathroom movement of the 90s was filled with brass fixtures:Shiny brass fixtures for lighting bases and even assorted hardware including door knobs,cabinet knobs and light switch plates.Current trends incude satin-nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finishes.
Image:Chatham Four Light Bath Sconce by Hudson Valley Lighting
Although interior design predictions claim that the brass fad has come and gone the 90′s brass has gone.If you??truly??enjoy brass,upgrade to a newer style of brass fixtures(see image above).
The Savoy Small Polished Brass Pendant by Arteriors
Where to start?The Whole House Solution:Take inventory of each room's fixtures and don't forget the ceiling fans.Make note of:
How many fixtures What type of fixture Hard-wired or plug-in
Make a budget and determine which fixtures need it most.Main living areas such as the dining room,kitchen,master??bedroom??and living room are big selling points for buyers.Realtor.com quoted??John Wiley and Sons,Inc.,2003??book Improve the Value of Your Home Up to$100,000,"A??dark house is a definite turn-off to potential buyers."
The Candelaria Large Chandelier by Robert Abbey designed by Rico Espinet
For more tips on selling your home with the right lighting visit:Realtor.com's article-??Show Your House in the Right Light,??Proper lighting??can accentuate the positives
The Stella Ceiling Fan by The Modern Fan Company