Painting Tips for Sellers
Posted on | May 30, 2009 |
Painting Tips for Sellers
Painting Tips for Sellers:
Color Me Purple
by Kathy Nielsen
As a home staging professional serving metro Atlanta, I’m frequently asked two questions when it comes to painting the interior; should we paint? And if yes, what color should we use? The answer as to whether or not you need to paint really boils down to the current condition and whether or not the colors that exist today will appeal to a broad base of buyers.
The following will provide you with a guideline from which to use in painting the interior of your home.
Color Me Purple. Not if you’re selling your home. Purple is one shade that will be liked by some and detested by others. Leaving a room purple or painting a room purple can actually lead to turning buyers away; hardly the objective when you have your home on the market. Your goal, when selling, is to have a color that appeals to a broad base of prospective buyers. The challenge most homeowners face is selecting the right color.
Choosing the Right Color:
There are some important considerations that need to be made when selecting the right color for the home:
- Flooring – Whether you have hardwood, or carpet, you’ll want to keep in mind that the color for the walls needs to compliment what’s on the floor.
- Go neutral but not too neutral – Neutral colors work extremely well as we increase our odds of appealing to a broad base of prospective buyers. However, going white (or some variation of white) can make the home appear too cold. The warmer shades of beige, for example, can add instant warmth.
- Furniture and accessories – The color palette in the furniture and accessories is also an important factor to consider. For example, if the color of your sofa is gray and you have a glass coffee table, then a soft gray color choice would be better than a rich beige color.
How to Add Visual Space:
When selling, it’s important to add as much visual space as possible. One of the greatest opportunities is the use of a single color throughout the home. The advantage to the buyers’ eye is that the space isn’t broken up but rather remains consistent. Another area of opportunity is the use of a dark color for small rooms. The use of a dark color will actually provide more depth to the room and again allow for more visual space.
For further home staging solutions, contact Kathy Nielsen with Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC; Atlanta Georgia’s Premiere Home Staging Provider.
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