How to Select the Right Paint and Color to Sell your Home
Posted on February 17, 2020
When selecting the paint color for your home first consider your situation. Are you looking to sell your home in the near future or is this home permanent for you? It is important to ask yourself these questions because painting projects can be time-consuming and expensive. If you are planning on painting your home, you should think about the future so you can make the best decision. If you are looking to sell your home keep on reading!
Do you 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. To get a feel for popular colors in our area (Northridge, CA), take a look at our portfolio, where you can see many examples of local painted houses.
The paint color of your home can make or break your sale. Here are the colors that make homes sell the fastest!
Blues
It’s 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, freedom, and stability. These are all feelings you would want a potential buyer to get when viewing your home. Blues often work well on exteriors as well.
Eggshell Paint
Consider choosing paint with an eggshell finish. This helps blend any imperfections that may be on the walls. This is a great color for either interior or exteriors, especially here in California where white stucco exteriors are very common.
Warm Brown Tones
Warm brown tones instantly add a cozy and welcoming feel to any home. Warm browns have become very popular in the last few years. Brown stucco is a classic exterior color, but the color also works well for living rooms and bedrooms on the interior.
Cool Gray
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. Gray on exteriors is very popular in 2020, it’s also a great interior color that works well for most potential buyers.
When in Doubt Stay Neutral
Although the vibrant or dark wall colors may suit you and your personality, they 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.
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