Pendant lighting (for specific tasks, such as food preparation in the kitchen or reading in a living room) Accent lighting (usually placed strategically on tables or mounted on walls) Combining ambient, natural, and pendant light can bring out the best in your kitchen and bathroom spaces. For example, you can use mounting track lighting underneath cabinets, improving the aesthetics and functionality of your counters. You also need enough good-quality lighting above your sink and stove areas. Lighting in the bathroom needs to be intense without being too harsh. Soft lighting enhances any part of the house you want to highlight. Avoid harsh lighting in the bedrooms (think well-lit and strategically placed lamps), except in the closet, which should have nice bright lighting.
FLOORING
Your home’s value can be downgraded if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, buyers will be more willing to pay if your home’s flooring is well done and in excellent condition. So, take a good, hard look at all the flooring throughout your home, in each room, and carefully consider what changes should be made- if any. Move furniture out of the way so you can clearly see its condition. Make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Write down what needs to be replaced, cleaned, or repaired. The good news is, unless your flooring is in terrible condition, there are options for improvement that don’t involve breaking the bank. Thoroughly cleaning the floors is the least expensive method of improvement. You can also:
Steam-clean your carpets to eliminate odors and stains.
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