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Selling your Toronto home? The impact of paint colours on property value

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Painting your home before you sell it is one of the least-intrusive and cost-effective home improvement projects that can provide a return on your investment – if you choose the right colours and have flawlessly painted walls.

Paint colour trends come and go as they are influenced by several factors, including market trends set by the industry and colour psychology. They are also heavily influenced by colours that are trending in other home decorations, like countertops, cabinets,  flooring, etc.

This is why, when you’re ready to list your home for sale, you should consider partnering with experienced professionals like Ecopainting in Toronto.

Not only are they up on the latest trends and which colours are currently attracting the most buyers, but they’re experts in using paint to enhance and complement your home’s architecture, lighting, countertops, fixtures, etc. With a professional-quality paint job, your home will be in prime selling condition.

The Best Colours for the Interior of Your Home

Despite the fact that a specific colour may be popular for a season or two before another takes its place, the principle stays the same; every shade of colour has a unique influence on the space it’s in, and warm neutral colours are continually recommended for interiors. They allow potential homebuyers to easily picture themselves in a space because they go with every colour.

If you have a smaller space in your home that you want to appear larger, use a lighter or pastel colour. You can maximize this effect by painting the trim and baseboards the same colour. It’s not recommended to use white, however, as white can give off a cold, clinical feel.

Use darker, warmer colours for any spaces in your home that you would like to appear smaller and cozier, while lighter, neutral colours photograph well and make rooms look brighter.

If you prefer not to paint your entire home, paint the most commonly inspected rooms in a home for sale: the kitchen and bathrooms. You should also paint entryways and foyers where potential homebuyers often get their first impressions of your home. 

How the Type of Paint Plays a Role in the Look of a Space

Finishes and sheens affect how vibrant a colour is or how visible the wall underneath it is. Some recommendations on the types of paint to use include:

  • Choose flat or eggshell sheens instead of satin on broad walls, as they’re better at concealing nails and unevenness.
  • Satin and semi-gloss paints provide better stain protection and last longer.
  • Dust and handprints are easier to clean off semi-gloss paint, which is why it is used on the trim and doors.
  • Paint the bathrooms with eggshell or semi-gloss, as they are ideal for protection against moisture.
  • Mid or high-quality paint is well worth the higher price when you are selling your home.

Painting the Exterior of Your Home

If you have wood, vinyl or stucco exteriors, you may have to paint them as well. If the paint is currently cracking, flaking or peeling, your home will not make a good first impression or attract the right buyers.

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