You are getting ready to paint your Smithtown home and you know you will sell within a couple of years. Chances are, a helpful family member or friend reminds you that to sell, everything should be painted white. After all, a buyer needs a neutral “clean slate” to look at.
There are several options other than white or off-whites to give a room a neutral look. In fact, many times a little color is better than white.
Here’s why: White is not white is not white, meaning that there are dozens of variations on white that can make or break the look of your walls. If you choose the wrong white, your home will seem harsh and stark rather than warm and inviting. White also reveals flaws and cracks in drywall, shows up patches and nail holes and shows dust and dirt more easily than other neutral colors.
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In addition to that, a 2004 survey conducted across seventeen countries revealed that white is the world’s least favorite color.
So, which colors should you use? Nature inspired neutrals include soft earth tones such as some warm reds, tans and browns, greens, and other muted tones. Coffee colors, ranging from light latte to deep mocha or espresso, are both popular and excellent complements to hardwood flooring and tile.
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The same survey that put white at the least favorite shows blue is the most popular color in the world. So, adding a pale sky blue can soften a stark room.
One way to paint your Smithtown home with depth and dimension is to use various shades of the same color— deeper in an alcove, lighter or darker on the ceilings. Using a color similar to the view outside the window can bring the outside into your home and perceptually enlarge your space.
Just remember that when it comes to selling your home, color can be your friend. For the full article and more tips on painting your Smithtown home, click here.
