Star Light, Star Bright
I know that we are all taking environmental issues a lot more seriously these days, which is fantastic. But. Nobody likes walking into a dark or dingy house. I urge all sellers to invest in good lighting before the house goes on the market. This means a combination of primary and task lighting -- bright potlights or chandeliers, plus a good assortment of floor and table lamps. Make sure all lightbulbs are working! Place floor and table lamps in the darker areas in the house -- especially beside sofas and/or chairs, and beside the bed. If you have an entryway table I love the look of 2 matching table lamps on each end of the table, in addition to the entryway ceiling light. Above the dining room don't be afraid to go dramatic with a big full shade, ornate interesting chandelier, or whatever else suits. I guarantee buyers will both appreciate and notice the difference of a bright, friendly home. If you are even more ambitious, replace any builder-style or boring ceiling fixtures with prettier ones -- you can even choose one great neutral style of fixture and use them throughout for a consistent look.
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That's a really good idea. My parents just put there house on the market. Their realtor recommended to add some accent lamps here and there, especially downstairs (no windows). They bought this set of table lamps and dispersed them through out the house. A couple days later a couple checked out the house and actually commented positively on the new lighting. Still no sale, but at least the improvements are being noticed. Thanks for the postings!
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