When you decide that you want to upgrade your home to increase its value, you might think of grand projects like kitchen or bathroom remodels. That’s great, but big rehabs like those can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and you might not even see a proportional increase in value. Sure, it looks great, but when it comes time to sell, how much do you get to put back in your pocket?
One cost-effective way to increase the value and curb appeal to your home is by upgrading its lighting. We’re going to show you three ways to use lighting upgrades to make your home more attractive in the competitive Chapel Hill-Raleigh-Durham housing market.
Outside in Conjunction with Landscaping
The most logical place to start adding lighting is outside the home. People drive around looking at homes when they are in the market, and having sharp lighting illuminating your home makes it stand out quickly. Consider using lighting to emphasize any attractive landscaping you have. When your outdoor lighting and well-kept landscaping team up, you can see a nice increase in your home value. You can also create a dramatic effect against any outstanding architectural features your home has. When you consider security, judiciously placed motion sensors improve your peace of mind and bring a smile to potential buyers as well.
Kitchen Lighting Compliments the Space
In many homes, the kitchen is a focal point in a family’s life. By optimizing the lighting in the space to make the kitchen more comfortable to live and cook in, you give a potential home buyer as well as yourself reason to love the room. A kitchen is often a focal point for real estate listing photography. Although enhanced lighting in your kitchen can’t make your home look like Architectural Digest, it could be the difference when it comes time for a buyer to make their choice.
Add Central Lighting Control
Although this falls under the category of whiz-bang features, when done right, centralized lighting control can be a game-changer. There are many ways you can implement centralized lighting controls, including controlling lights with your cell phone, remote controls, or by master lighting panels. Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill has installed many different brands and styles of controllers, so if you are looking for expert installation, you’ve come to the right place.
If you are curious about adding enhanced lighting to your home, contact us today and see what is possible from the experts and Mr. Electric. Don’t forget that we offer free home electrical safety inspections, so call us and let’s get started today.
