Often the most daunting aspect of selling a house is getting it ready to go on the market.
Tackling all those small jobs you’ve avoided could cost of tens of thousands of dollars. Paint is one of those small but crucial changes you can make.
Forget those bold wallpapers and bright colours, you have to stop thinking of this as your home now and cater your property to the masses. Plus, bright colours and bold wallpapers will detract from the beautiful bones of your house.
It’s common advice for a reason: painting white is always a good idea. White has the highest light reflection value of any colour, meaning that it is going to work hardest for you in brightening up your home. It will also allow possible buyers to envision their belongings, and their life, in a space they will not have to put time and effort into making theirs.
Try to stay away from starker whites to avoid giving the place a sterile feel. For a cooler toned white go for something like Alabaster or Black White, which tend to suit modern style homes better. If you have an older house, a villa, or just want more of a warm feel, lean towards a warmer, yellow-based white. Remember, you can use different whites for different rooms, depending on their atmosphere.
If you really don’t believe that white would be a good fit, try a cream, a pale grey, or even a light taupe. But just remember, you are not painting your house for you, you are dressing it up to send it out into the world.
