Hilda Gonzalez
Realty Executives Midwest
Universally Appealing Colors are:
Paint Colors to avoid because it can lower your home’s resale value according to Real Estate Pros:
Bold Reds – may convey the wrong emotions such as anger or danger. It also shrinks a room, and in warm climates, it can make you feel hot all the time and uncomfortable, according to realtor Alexei Morgado, from Florida and founder of Lexawise, a platform that helps aspiring realtors prepare for their real estate exam.
Mossy, Dark Greens can be associated with moisture. That’s not a word anyone likes to hear when looking at a home. Moss green can also be associated with mold and in humid markets, this becomes a sensitive issue.
Forest green is another color that buyers may associate with moisture, and it can also read as dated. Jessia Vance, real estate pro who specializes in home rehabs and mortgages, warns that dark green is not a good color for rooms with limited square footage because it absorbs light and it is darker. It makes spaces feel closed in and smaller.
Brown Tones may be trending in both fashion and interior design right now, according to Corrine Smith, who is a luxury real estate advisor and the owner of Legacy Homes, based in Wahington state. However, browns emit weird color blemishes in listing photos against hard lights, especially if the homeowners painted their ceiling white.
Saturated Beiges, such as light beige with neutral undertones, make the home look dated and heavy. Beige color may look dingy and weigh a space down.
Peachy Off-White in kitchens and bathrooms make the home feel like you’re walking into your grandma’s house. Many older homes used this tone of white. It’s better to go with a brighter white according to Corrine Smith. This color can also clash with white appliances, sinks, bathtubs and toilets.
