{"id":942,"date":"2020-04-14T12:17:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T20:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/?p=942"},"modified":"2020-06-04T14:59:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T22:59:27","slug":"how-to-make-your-home-lighter-and-brighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/04\/14\/how-to-make-your-home-lighter-and-brighter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Home Lighter and Brighter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The lighting in your home can make or break the feel of your house. It is one of the biggest opportunities you have as a homeowner to influence the ambiance of your home. Studies have shown that light improves energy levels and mood. If you have the wrong lighting it can also affect concentration, appetite, and other aspects of daily life! Here are some tips to make your home lighter and brighter:<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Replace Lights Bulbs with Better Options for the Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To make your home lighter and brighter you should replace dirty, faded, or discolored canned lights with energy-efficient LEDs.&nbsp; For just $25 a light and five minutes you can dramatically update your home lighting. You should choose the right hue. Using soft white bulbs creates a warm yellow hue and would work well in bedrooms\/living rooms. If you use bright white bulbs the room will appear brighter, whiter and work well in kitchen and bathrooms.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Install Dimmers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Installing dimmers in a room allows you to set the mood by adjusting the level of lighting. If you\u2019re a savvy DIYer, you can do this by installing your dimmer switches in your most-used spaces. The use of dimmers can help with creating the right mood for a romantic dinner, or your pre-bedtime ritual.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Use Light to Welcome Guests<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>People are naturally attracted to illuminated areas. You can use lighting to your advantage to welcome guests into your home and set the mood for the evening. The entrance shouldn\u2019t be too dark or too bright. You can use light to show off architecture and accent artwork. You can also guide your guests down a certain path using lighting and keep them out of non-guest areas. This way you\u2019re sure to provide the best hosting experience for them while also ensuring your privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Updating your lighting help can also help you with selling your home when the time comes. Lighting not only helps improve the experiences of your guests but can help you with your daily mood. Fresh lighting warms up your home, increases its value and breathes life into old spaces. For any questions how to improve your space, please feel free to<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/contact\/\"> contact us<\/a>. We\u2019d love to help!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lighting in your home can make or break the feel of your house. It is one of the biggest [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Lighter and Brighter Homes are Better | Alaska Homes for Sale by Brooke<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The lighting in your home can make or break the feel of your house. 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