When putting your home on the market, you want to make sure that it looks its best. This means that it should be free of clutter, clean, and organised. Cleaning your home involves getting in all those spaces you may otherwise neglect from time to time. It can also mean giving each room a fresh coat of paint. No matter how careful you are, the paint on your walls will become discolored over time.
Spaces around power outlets and light switches will usually show potential buyers just how long it has been since you painted. When painting your home, it's not only important to do the job right, but you will also need to choose the right colours. Colours affect our moods as well as our perception of places. Some colours actually help potential buyers visualise themselves living in your home which is a huge plus when it comes to selling! It's also good to take note of the exterior of your home and various household features while you're at it.
Front Door
The entrance to your home will make the very first impression and it will set the tone for the rest of your home. You might want to consider repainting that old door if it's looking weathered and worn. Navy blue, charcoal, and dark grey coloured doors are most effective when it comes to impressing first-time visitors.
Exterior Paint
The colour of the exterior of your home is best kept neutral and as natural as possible. You want your home to look clean while complementing the natural elements in the front yard. A combination of grey and beige is, therefore, ideal for the outside of your home.
Blue Kitchen
Soft blues or grey shades of blue are becoming increasingly popular for kitchens. They add colour to the room while keeping up that clean appearance and making the room look light and spacious. Blue is a calming colour and the softer tones look particularly lovely when paired with white worktops. Your dining room can also benefit from the same shade of blue paint. If your dining room and kitchen are adjacent, this makes for a great flow of colour and decorating is also that much easier.
Warm Living Room
Your living room is where you want to relax and allow the stress of the day melt away. All the more reason to soothe your mind with some warm colours. Again, like your kitchen, this should be done in a very subtle way. You don't want to paint your living room bright orange or red. Instead, look for a light beige or oatmeal colour for the walls. Your furniture should be slightly darker in colour to create an attractive contrast.
Blue Bedrooms
Again, blue is a soothing and calming colour which is why many people choose blue for their bedrooms. The shade of blue that you use in your bedroom should be a bit darker than that of your kitchen and you don't particularly want to opt for any hints of grey. Instead, use grey or grey and blue linen on your bed so that the entire room is not completely blue. You can also add some white elements and leave the ceiling white for some spacious contrast.
Purple-Blue Bathroom
Your bathroom can really use a nice splash of colour but, be careful, don't go too dark! If you do, the room could look even smaller. From pale blue to periwinkle, these colours are all perfect for that powder room. You might even want to create a kind of two-tone effect on your bathroom walls. Apply the lighter colour (like white) to the lower half of the wall and use the darker colour for the top half. This will help add colour without making the room feel small.
Keep these colour tips in mind when repainting your home. Make sure that you also avoid certain colours like a blue living room, white bathroom, red dining room, or yellow kitchen. These colour choices will negatively affect the value of your home and buyers will not be as enthusiastic about moving in. For expert assistance finding a buyer for your Toronto home, contact Marina Rigenco at (647) 834-2292.
