{"id":11134,"date":"2019-11-12T16:19:24","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T21:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indianapolis.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&#038;p=11134"},"modified":"2019-11-12T16:19:24","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T21:19:24","slug":"the-interior-colors-that-will-sell-your-home","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/community\/the-interior-colors-that-will-sell-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Interior Colors that Will Sell your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to sell your home and find yourself brainstorming ways to make your home into the best version of itself? It is important to keep in mind that you want to stay away from any particular styles and bold dark colors. You want the potential buyers to imagine themselves living in your home and give them the creative freedom to picture their own style in the home.<\/p>\n<p>The paint color on the inside of your home can make or break your sale. It&#8217;s usually a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/indianapolis.certapro.com\/residential-painting\/\">paint your home<\/a> prior to selling it for a number of reasons.<\/p>\n<h3>Why You Should Paint Your Home Before Selling<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s more appealing to buyers<\/strong> to see freshly painted walls with no imperfections from pictures or decorations, painting projects usually include minor <a href=\"https:\/\/indianapolis.certapro.com\/community\/causes-of-damage-to-drywall-and-drywall-repairs\/\">drywall repair<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you have any rooms with unique <strong>colors that may not have broad appeal<\/strong>, you can eliminate the concern with a fresh coat of paint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Was there a smoker in the house?<\/strong> If yes, this can be a deal breaker and making an extra effort to eliminate the smell can go a long way<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Popular Colors in Indianapolis<\/h2>\n<h3>Sherwin Williams Color Forecast Picks<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-collection\/color-forecast\/2019\/master-palette\">Sherwin Williams color forecast<\/a> offers color codes and previews of many trending colors. When considering a resale, the Wanderer colors are good options. We have seen colors in the family trending on paint interior paint projects in the Indianapolis area in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11140\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer.jpg 851w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer-720x541.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/wanderer-240x180.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>Color trends change, but there are safe bets you can make when picking colors for resale, generally neutral colors are favored for resale. Here in Indianapolis we have seen a fair amount of white and off white, grey , greige , blues, and light green for interior colors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11122\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11122\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/10\/3869050894-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This interior project we recently completed in Carmel, IN is a great example of a popular color scheme with broad appeal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Here are the colors that make homes sell the fastest!<\/h2>\n<h3>1. When in Doubt Stay Neutral<\/h3>\n<p>Although the vibrant or dark wall colors may suit you and your personality, it may not be for everyone. You wanted the potential buyers to picture themselves living in the home. Neutral colors allow them to do so while bright colors may drive them away.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11135 size-pagefeature\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white.jpg\" alt=\"neutral colors\" width=\"960\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-960x670.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-1440x1005.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-720x502.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-480x335.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-360x251.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white-240x167.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/grey-and-white.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Warm Brown Tones<\/h3>\n<p>Warm brown tones instantly add a cozy and welcoming feel to any home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11136 size-pagefeature\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones.jpg\" alt=\"warm neutral paint colors\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-960x636.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-1440x954.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-720x477.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-480x318.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-360x238.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones-240x159.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/warm-brown-tones.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. Blues<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to go wrong with blue. Try blues with a greyish undertone for the kitchen, bedroom, or even the bathroom. A blue room can portray a variety of different things such as depth, stability, relaxation, and freedom. These are all feelings you would want a potential buyer to get when viewing your home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11137 size-pagefeature\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"blue bedroom\" width=\"960\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-960x684.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-720x513.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-480x342.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-360x257.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom-240x171.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/blue-bedroom.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. Eggshell Paint<\/h3>\n<p>Consider choosing a paint with an eggshell finish. This helps blend any imperfections that may be on the walls.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall.jpg\" alt=\"eggshell painted wall\" width=\"800\" height=\"883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall-768x848.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall-720x795.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall-480x530.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall-360x397.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/09\/feature-tall-240x265.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Cool Gray<\/h3>\n<p>Consider a cool tone such as gray. If you are trying to stray away from the warm neutrals a cool gray color could be the answer. It can create a casual and calm atmosphere while also making the room appear open and bright.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11138 size-pagefeature\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray.jpg\" alt=\"cool-gray-painted-bathroom\" width=\"960\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-960x651.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-720x489.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-480x326.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-360x244.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray-240x163.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2019\/11\/cool-gray.jpg 1428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to sell your home and find yourself brainstorming ways to make your home into the best version of itself? It is important to keep in mind that you want to stay away from any particular styles and bold dark colors. 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