How To Bring More Natural Lighting into Your Home

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Natural lighting is the type of light that you naturally see around your home. As you may not know, adding natural light to your home can be beneficial to both your lifestyle and the value of your real estate investment. As more people are discovering the beauty and benefits of adding these elements to their homes, sellers have become interested in learning how to increase their sale price by selling their home with natural light in it. Of course, not all sellers are aware of the options that they have when they are trying to sell their homes with natural light. Here are some ways that you can increase the value of your real estate investment while also making it easier for you to sell your home with natural light in it.

Skylights

One of the easiest ways to improve the value of your real estate investment is by simply adding more windows to your home. By opening your drapes, adding extra windows on the side and ensuring that your windows are facing directly into the sunlight you can greatly increase the amount of natural light in your home without spending any money on HID lighting. Another way that you can greatly improve the value of your real estate investment is by adding skylights to your home.

There are several different types of skylights that you can install to improve your home and the value that it has. Some skylights will offer a larger amount of natural light than others. For example, the best quality skylights will allow you to watch as much of the outdoors as you would like in the comfort of your own home without having to go outside in the hot summer heat. Another thing that you can do to improve the brightness of your natural light in your home is to install reflective skylights on your windows. These skylights are very attractive and may increase the pricing of your home since it is unique, which is what most people are looking for when they are considering purchasing real estate today.

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light paint colors for your walls

Another popular thing that you can do is to paint your walls light colors. This will not only make your home more attractive to a potential buyer, but it will also help to keep your home warmer during the winter months. Many people don’t realize how much heat a house can lose in the winter if the inside is kept in a dark color. Painting your walls will make the room brighter as well as give it color and depth. However, be careful when choosing paint colors as certain colors reflect natural light more than others. It’s best to try out different color samples on various surfaces before choosing a paint color.

You can also paint the walls with matte or non-glossy wall paints. Paint with matte finish allows the light to reflect through the surface just as it does in the ceiling or doors. Non-glossy paint gives the same amount of bounce as gloss paint but prevents glare from glossy and frosty wall paints. Both matte and non-gloss paint are easy to clean, so you won’t have a problem with spills and stains. However, if you want a glossy look, you can buy spray paints with pearl or metallic properties that reflect light much better than acrylic paints. Painting the walls of your home to bring more natural lighting in is a great way to get your home ready to list!

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Solar tubes are an easy way to bring in natural lighting

There are also things called solar tubes which are available in a rigid or standing form or a flexible form. The flexible design allows the installer to install the tunnel around objects, such as pipes, that might get in the way. This is like a standing solar tube system, except it has holes in the middle where the tubing can flex. When the flexing begins, the light is transformed into electricity and sent to a light battery. This is the most efficient of the three systems available, but it does require a lot of direct sunlight to function properly. If you are trying to sell your home, consider using solar tubes!

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rearrange furniture to a more open floor plan to maximize natural lighting

Lastly, you can bring more natural lighting into your home with the way that you arrange the furniture in your space. By arranging furniture in ways that maximize natural light, you open up the space to the outdoors but keep the light inside. For example, if you have a large open space in your living room, you may have a sofa or loveseat in the middle of the room. If you have two windows in this space, with a view out onto your yard, you can still open up this open floor plan to the outdoors by putting a wall between them. You can create an “open fireplace” that allows you to enjoy the sights and smells of the outdoors, while still preserving the intimacy of your living room.

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Conclusion

If you follow these simple suggestions, you can bring more natural lighting into your home. Natural lighting is an important aspect in making a brighter, fresher, and more ordered home. Not only can it help you relax more, but it also helps you sleep better as well. Natural light is also an excellent source of ambiance, which is an important accent to your home’s décor. With careful scheduling and a little bit of planning, you can live with a little bit of sun so your rooms will be bright and beautiful even during the winter months.