Increase Property Value with Lighting

Even if you’re not planning on selling your home in the near future, there could come a time when you have to relocate. Homeowners should at least maintain or try to increase the value of their home over time to get the best possible return on investment. You never know when the decision to move will have to be made. An easy way to improve your property value right now is with lighting. The following tips start with the exterior and move inside the home.

Landscape Lighting Design

Curb appeal is an evaluation of how attractive the outside of your home is from the street. How would someone standing on the curb rate the appearance of your house? Curb appeal is important for sellers to master because it helps shape buyers’ first impressions. Homeowners can accomplish this with landscape lighting.

Highlight The Best Features

If you keep a well-manicured lawn, why not let others admire it? Exterior lighting can help illuminate your trimmed hedges or highlight your new garden. Post and path lights can help brighten up the walkway for guests who enter and exit your home in the evening.

Draw Attention to the Front Door

In addition to general curb appeal, the front door is the first introduction to your home. It sets the scene for what a visitor can expect to see on the inside. Not only should it be properly painted, but it should be illuminated if possible. If your front entrance has an awning or portico, you can easily hang a pendant and keep it protected from the elements. Or, you can also place wall sconces on either side of the door. Again, lighting is welcoming!

Landscape Lighting for Security

Yet, there are many more benefits to landscape lighting beyond visual appeal. Did you know that a home is burglarized every 14.6 seconds? This statistic from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report is all the more reason to install exterior lights. Homes that are lit up at night are less likely to be burglarized, so your family can feel safe and secure.

Home Buyers Want Landscape Lighting

A house with landscape lighting appears more welcoming to guests. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders found that outdoor lighting is the number one feature homebuyers want. When potential buyers arrive at your open house, they’ll likely be looking for exterior fixtures as they walk up the path.

Update Interior Lighting

Interior lighting should be modern, but not the main focus when attempting to increase your property value. Different homeowners will likely have their own decorating style, which involves selecting their own lighting fixtures. The goal with interior lighting should be to remove anything outdated and replace it with what’s trendy. For example, home automation is a must-have right now, from dimmers to window shades and keyless entry.

At Connecticut Lighting Centers, you will find all of your exterior and interior lighting needs, as well as home automation products. Visit our Hartford or Southington showroom today to browse the largest inventory of lighting in New England.

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