If you want to really show off your home, you need to show it in its best light – literally. Make sure there is plenty of natural light in the property by opening curtains and blinds and giving all the windows a good clean. It's a good idea to update your light fixtures too. For any evening viewings, turn on ambient lighting to create a warm glow in any social spaces.

In this refined scheme, floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the beautiful dark green kitchen cabinetry by Higham Furniture in natural light, while pendant lighting over the island ensures plenty of illumination after nightfall.

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