Anyone who has gone to the local Home Depot or Lowe’s to choose paint colors knows the sky is the limit and there are a boundless number of choices. The task of choosing the right colors -especially if you are putting your house on the market – can be daunting.
Popular advice for home sellers is to choose a neutral white or beige paint color that will appeal to buyers. However, the more important takeaway is to create a calming, warm environment that enables buyers to envision themselves in your home.
Here are some tips for choosing paint colors to help you feel confident in your final decisions:
– Always sample paint colors on a few walls so you can view it from different angles and during different times of day
– For small rooms, choose white, cream, pastels or cool colors tinged with blue or green. These colors reflect light and create the illusion of more space
– Draw attention to a room’s more notable features by using paint to set them out. For example, use white paint on crown mouldings and other trims to create contrast with the wall color
– Likewise, you can hide flaws or unappealing elements such as radiators by painting them the same color as the wall
