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Article - LightingFocus on….. Lighting
As key as it is to any interior design scheme, lighting comes into its
own when selling your home. Both inside and out, it is the
key to providing the sense of warmth and welcoming that a buyers
subconscious will pick up on.
What looks more welcoming from outside for viewers when looking
at a property after dark? - A lit or an unlit property? Having a few lights
on inside and lighting the path to the front door will help to instil a
sense of relaxation in a buyer as they walk up to your home. Having no
lights will make a buyer uneasy and unwelcome – and this
will form a negative image of your home before they have even got
through the front door.
Buyers make decisions with the feelings they get for houses – if they
are looking at 4 homes that all tick the right boxes on paper (no of beds,
garden, GCH etc.) then the differentiator will be their reaction to the home.
The more positive feelings you can instil when they view, the more likely
they will be to want to live in, and therefore buy your home.
Even on a bright summers day I advise keeping lamps on in every room for
viewings. They won’t necessarily add much light (unless it’s a naturally
dark room) but they will add a warm glow that enhances rooms, creating
positive emotions in the buyer. A dark home will simply feel cold and
unwelcoming no matter how nicely furnished or staged.
To help understand about lighting and how your home can
benefit from being better lit, here are a few pointers.
Lighting is split into 3 main areas: · General = Ceiling or wall lights · Ambient = Floor and table lamps – even candles · Task = Spot lights, desk lights, under counter kitchen lights etc.
All three need to be taken into consideration in every room of the
house. If you only have one type of lighting then the room can look
cold and unwelcoming – think of it as layering the light. With these
layers you can create any mood you like. If you were relaxing in the
evening in your living room it is preferable to have softer lighting than if
you were doing the ironing there – therefore it has to be adaptable to your
needs. One ceiling light will cast shadows around the room, whereas
several lamps dotted around a room alongside a ceiling light will
highlight all areas and make the room feel not only more
welcoming but also more spacious.
It is also worth remembering that the type of light
you choose can make all the difference as well:-
· White shades can create a harsher light than a cream shade. · Soft coloured bulbs can add warmth and cosiness to a room,
especially successful in bedrooms (try a soft peach or pink,
but match to your décor or you may find the result less than relaxing!)
· Use dimmer switches on your main lights to soften the look in the evening
when relaxing
· Add candles for that touch of luxury · Use light fittings that match the period of the house - spotlights in modern
builds / more ornate fittings in older properties. Buyers will expect these kinds of features.
· Clean your lights – dust settles on all types of
fittings and makes the light feel darker than it should.
· Don’t forget about natural light – maximise this
as much as possible during daytime viewings.
Have a play around with the lighting in your home and work out what you
would feel most comfortable with if you were seeing the house for the first
time. This is the setup you need to have in place when viewings
take place. Don’t underestimate the effect lighting has –
great lights can be a feature to any room.
Light up your home properly, and you will be another step towards your sale.
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