Home Stagers’ Secret Weapon: Wireless Lighting
Cordless, rechargeable lights offer an easy, stylish way to brighten dark spots and boost home appeal without wiring or an electrician.
CHICAGO — Put a light anywhere in the house – without an electrician or extra wires. Battery-operated and rechargeable lights are becoming a game-changer when looking for an affordable home staging solution that can brighten up spaces.
Cordless lights are making it possible to bring light anywhere. Consider, dark closets, dim entryways, bedside tables and bathroom mirrors. When getting a house ready for sale, agents and home stagers are turning to these portable options as a quick – even stylish – fix.
Picture sleek wall sconces, discreet puck lights or picture lights to highlight artwork. All are available in wire-free options, offering flexibility, function and style without the hassle.
And while such solutions can help enhancing a home’s appeal to buyers, owners don’t have to be planning a sale to go wireless.
“Cordless and LED options are making it easier for homeowners to upgrade without a full electrical overhaul,” says Alecia Taylor, a designer at CabinetNow.com. “We’ve had customers integrate rechargeable puck lights inside cabinets or glass-front uppers to highlight their dinnerware or collectibles – easy, functional, and beautiful.”
Affordable, rechargeable & easy to install
Battery-powered lights come in nearly every style – from brass wall sconces to LED color-changing puck lights. These can be affordable, too, with most options ranging from $20 to $80. The lights are typically rechargeable, with most staying lit for eight to 15 hours between charges.
Long-lasting battery-operated sconces attach easily to the wall. Most come with remote control options and can even be voice-activated with smart-home assistants like Alexa or Google Home. The brightness can be adjusted or dimmed, and many have color temperature controls, enabling owners or their agents to alternate between warmer and cooler tones.
With today’s cordless lighting options, homeowners can bypass expensive rewiring and add light where and when they need it, whether to bring attention to a gallery wall, make a closet more functional or add ambiance and style to nooks and crannies around their home.
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