First Impressions: Make a Statement with Your Entryway! Recent research by Zillow reveals that houses with doors painted in graphite gray or jet black sold for more than $6,000 over market value. Experts suggest that by painting your door, shutters and window flower boxes in a statement color, you can enhance your curb appeal, attract more buyers and significantly increase your home’s value. When you consider the minimal investment involved in this type of paint job — particularly if you’re doing it yourself, it is well worth the time and money to increase your home’s value The Kitchen The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, since it is the hub of family meal times and daily foot traffic. When considering paint color choices for this room, a crisp white is always popular because it makes the space look large and emphasizes the functionality of the room. Choosing the right shade of white for your kitchen could increase your home’s value by as much as $500. Zillow also found that tuxedo kitchens — a design scheme where upper and lower cabinets are
The Universal Appeal of Neutral Colors When in doubt, it pays to stick to light, neutral colors. This is because color is highly evocative. It sparks change in mood and energy, and response to color is incredibly subjective based on individual experience and tastes. Neutral colors typically please the majority of people since they represent a blank canvas, giving the potential buyer the opportunity to imagine the room decorated to their tastes. Neutral palettes also make rooms seem more spacious, which is appealing to would-be buyers.
painted in contrasting colors — also boosts resale value.
The Living Room
Experts note that like the kitchen, the living room is a popular gathering place within the home. Buyers prefer cool, neutral palettes such as taupe or light gray. A link has been made between homes with living rooms painted in either of these two colors and an increase in the purchase price.
HOME SWEET HOME 15
Powered by FlippingBook