Top 3 Paint Colours For Preparing Your Home for The Market
My Top Paint Colour Picks
My number one recommendation when it comes to preparing a property for the market is a fresh coat of paint. In my opinion, it is the most cost effective, high impact improvement you can invest in. It gives each space a fresh and clean feel, and welcomes prospective buyers to imagine themselves creating a space of their own.
Before all of my interior design gurus disagree with my recommendations, I want to let the record show that I believe painting for sale is not the same as painting for personal preference. I love a moody rich hue, but in the sales process, these can be polarizing. A neutral colour palette will appeal to the broadest audience, will photograph light and airy, and will make the spaces seem bright and open.
Here are my top three paint choices when preparing your home to sell:
Benjamin Moore Intense White OC-51 - A cool white, with blue-grey undertones.
2. Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 - A soft white with a neutral base.
3. Benjamin Moore Hushed Hue 1520 - A warmer option, for a soft yet saturated colour.
Tips and Tricks
Trial Spot
Paint a sample spot in the room(s) you plan on painting. Neutral colours can pull different hues depending on the lighting in each room. There is no worse feeling than walking into a freshly painted room realizing that it looks completely different than the swatch.
Finishes
I like to use the same colour in varying finishes depending on the surface that is being painted. Matte finish on the walls, a flat finish on the ceiling and a pearl finish on the trim and doors. This provides a warm and luxurious feel to each space.
Pro-tip
It is important to speak with your painter prior to choosing a colour. A good painter will help point you in the direction of neutral hues that will require the lowest number of coats based on your current wall colour and lighting. Even just one extra coat throughout an entire house will dramatically change the cost.
