It’s surprising how many people give little to no thought to the lighting of their houses, but it’s one of the most important elements of creating a comfortable and highly functional living environment. The lighting we choose for our homes can have a huge influence on the comfort and appeal of the place, so in this blog we’ll look at some of the options available to improve the lighting of your home, whether it’s just for your own benefit or to increase the appeal of the property to potential buyers.
Dimmer Switches
The classic dimmer switch is an absolute must-have these days as it helps you adjust the level of the lighting in lots of ways. They are ideal in the living room or lounge, but you should also consider them in the dining room as well. They allow you to create a variety of moods for evenings in watching television, or when you are having friends or family round for dinner.
Motion Sensor Lights
These kinds of lights help you save money on electricity bills in the long run as they turn themselves off after a period of inactivity. Not having them won’t exactly badly affect a potential buyer’s opinion of your property, but having them installed is definitely a plus point in most people’s eyes.
Sun Tubes
Sometime called light tubes, these awesome lighting innovations are growing increasingly popular. Essentially they are pipes of light that lead from the roof down to the room you want them to light up. The daytime sun is captured by the domed ‘lid’ of the sun tube and reflective material within the pipe transfers the light along the tune and out into the room. Obviously not every property will be capable of having them installed, but they are absolutely worth looking into if you have the right kind of house.
High Wattage Bulbs
This tip is more of a trick to use when showing potential buyers around your property. The trick is that a high wattage bulb will make a small room appear larger thanks to the extra brightness of the bulb, so it can be worth putting them into your box room, bathrooms and any storage cupboards large to warrant their own light fixture. High wattage bulbs might not be suitable for everyday living, but as a little trick to improve the appeal of the smaller rooms in your house, it works a treat.
Additionally, always keep on top of window maintenance, fixing any broken panes quickly and ensuring none of the natural light is blocked. With as much natural light as possible, and some attractive lighting gizmos such as dimmer switches and motion sensors, you can give a significant boost to the appeal of your house quickly and easily.
