Choosing the Right Paint Colors for Home Staging

It may be hard to choose the right color for staging because paint is so affected by light conditions and other colors in a room. And while paint is relatively inexpensive, no one likes to waste money on the wrong colors. So here are some helpful tips to start you out.

In the Beginning

A frequent mistake sellers make is choosing  paint colors first, then adding everything else in the room. This is actually backwards. Because paint is so inexpensive and because there are an over abundance of tints and shades available, it is easy to alter. Choose the designs, the furniture and layout then work on the colors. Mix warm colors and tones with other warm colors. Mix cool colors with cool colors. This will give you a good start because warm colors blend with other warm colors and cool colors blend with other cool colors. After you have the most expensive and the most difficult aspects put in place that are expensive and difficult to change out, then move on to pulling the project together by selecting fabrics, art, linens and so forth, finishing up with your paint color choices.

Tips for Outside

Look at the color of your roof and chimney if you have one.  These hardscape elements are permanent and you want to choose a color that blends with the colors you already have.

 Light will always change the look of a color. Look at the exterior colors in the morning and evening light. Look at the colors on a sunny day and a cloudy overcast day. Choose accordingly.  It can be best to choose your colors between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm when the light is the strongest.

What About Bold Colors?

You may see all those bold colors on TV and in decorating magazines and think this is the way to go when selling but be careful. Bold colors tire quickly and are tricky. They can easily overpower your senses and dominate a room. Bold colors, especially if warm and dark, seem to advance toward you, making a room feel smaller.

Testing Your Colors

There are several ways to test your colors. Try them on the floor in larger swatches and then check these at different times of the day and night. Buy a small quantity of the colors and paint two coats onto a 12x12 piece of wood or drywall. Allow to dry thoroughly. Hold your sample near the major surfaces that it will touch and any fabrics it needs to enhance.

Choose colors that blend and help balance out the room. Be aware that the more colors you put in a room, the more apt you are in making the room feel busy and cluttered. Try not to put more than 4 colors in a room. For variety, keep the colors the same, but alter the textures, adding some rough textures and smooth textures and this can bring an exciting, professional look to your staging.

Give us a call anytime to discuss staging and selling strategies that will help sell your Chelan real estate quickly.

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