Looking for a way to give a dated bathroom some pizazz? When preparing your home for sale, one affordable and high impact improvement can be achieved by changing dated light fixtures in bathrooms.
If your bathroom features broadway light bars, or other dated fixture styles, here are some tips to help you make updating bathroom lighting easier!
Evaluate your space. Is there a existing light that isn’t painted behind the fixture? Is there limited clearance to the ceiling or vanity mirror?
How large of a fixture do you need? Most fixtures come is 1-6 light models. Measure how large you want the fixture to look before heading to the store.
Consider metal finishes in the other elements of the room. For a sophisticated look, metal finishes should match. If your faucets are chrome and the towel bars are oiled bronze, brushed nickel or another metal finish, choose the finish that will coordinate with the updated towel bars.
Sometimes the cheapest light fixture isn’t the best buy. While lights are quite easy to install, some “contractor grade” fixtures are more flimsy and can be harder to install. If you are preparing your home for sale, be sure the fixture is one that is not too contemporary or dated, but a simple traditional style that will be appealing to the general public.
Avoid broadway lights! Installing this style of fixture is not an upgrade.
(That’s all I’m going to say about this style of vanity light!)
So what are some good lighting styles and finishes when updating bathrooms?
Simple, traditional styles work in most homes.
This second example has a larger “footprint” and will cover a space that may not have been painted behind an existing fixture easily.
Avoid fixtures that are too ornate.
Simple lines and contemporary finishes are nearly always a safe choice.
When potential home buyers enter this room, they no longer will be struck with how horrible the lighting is, which previously would have been their first impression. This bathroom still has a dated counter top, but the improvement made by simply replacing the light fixture (under $50) and changing the decor gave the room an entirely different look and feel.
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