{"id":3183,"date":"2018-11-29T15:27:31","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T15:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamhomefinancing.com\/?p=3183"},"modified":"2022-09-09T19:09:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T23:09:35","slug":"How-Lighting-Can-Increase-Your-Home-Value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreamhomefinancing.com\/How-Lighting-Can-Increase-Your-Home-Value\/","title":{"rendered":"How Lighting Can Increase Your Home Value"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How Lighting Can Increase Your Home Value<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the most overlooked and most misunderstood areas of the home is lighting. There is a universal lack of understanding of how lighting complements a home or a room. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prior to a kitchen remodel, I spent two full months researching under cabinet lighting.\u00a0 Not only because I wanted to make the right selection but also because there were so many options with different wiring needs that I did not want to make the wrong choice that could not be reversed once the kitchen was completed.<\/span><\/p>\n The two-month education process provided me with some knowledge about lighting that helped me tremendously during this remodel and for future lighting decisions. The unfortunate thing though is now I walk into other homes and I am internally critiquing the lighting. What most people have going on in their homes is the fashion equivalent of intentionally matching a black shoe with a red shoe.<\/span><\/p>\n Why Lighting is Important?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Lighting changes everything. In many instances it can feature something amazing in your home or also highlight something that you do not want someone to see. Here are two examples of what I mean:<\/span><\/p>\n Keep this in mind if you are selling your home because the lighting is going to be part of your marketing team. You want to feature the things that you would like buyers to notice. That being said, it is not just the lighting. <\/span><\/p>\n This excellent article by Bill Gassett about<\/span> repairs that give home sellers a high return on investment<\/a><\/span> is also a must read. It will provide tips from painting to flooring and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n What is Color Temperature and What Does it Mean?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Most people have never heard of this before. The Kelvin color temperature<\/a> <\/span>scale is something you absolutely must be familiar with when choosing lighting. Have you been to the home improvement store to pick out light bulbs? Do you just shop for type (ie LED) and then price? Do you notice the temperature referenced on the package?<\/span><\/p>\n Below is an excellent snapshot of what the kelvin color temperature scale is all about and how it impacts the type of light you are purchasing. To the far left you will see the warmer colors. <\/span><\/p>\n The most common warm temp bulb you will find is 2700. It casts that yellow glow into a room. It is good for the family room and also any room that has a lot of natural wood finish. <\/span><\/p>\n To the far right you get up into the 4500 range and something like that is good for your garage or utility room. Any room where bright is more important than feel or coziness. I suggest reading this article on the Kelvin Color Temperature Scale<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n