Why you shouldn’t paint everything white when selling your home in central Texas.
We’ve all been told at one time or another, when selling our homes, to keep things light and neutral. This does not mean painting every wall in the place white. But why not you’re wondering?
3 Reasons you shouldn’t paint everything white.
1.We get plenty of sunshine.
There are places in the country that don’t see a lot of sunshine but central Texas in not one of them. This means we don’t have to paint everything white to keep it light and bright.
2.White is not welcoming.
When walls are painted white they give the room a sterile feel. The room comes off feeling more like a hospital and not a place you want to spend time in, let alone live in.
3.White isn’t the only neutral.
Most people think neutral refers to white, beige and grey however there is much more in the paint can than meets the eye. Neutral can also mean earth tones such as muted greens, soft yellows and pale blues.
If white is out than what is in? The Spring 2012 issue of Do It Yourself Magazine had a terrific article about the “new neutrals.” Here are a few Benjamin Moore colors they suggest.
If you're planning to sell your home anytime within the next year now is the perfect time to take care of painting. Need help choosing the perfect color for your home? Professional home stagers are a terrific resource and choosing paint colors is normally included as part of a home staging consultation.
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