Complimentary Wall Colors Add Value to Home Sales

Experience proves that staging a home adds value to the selling price and garners quick sales, however without the structure of a well maintained home a quick sale may take a little longer than necessary. A home owner may chose to save money and avoid changing their wall color, thinking it is just paint, no big deal. But it is a big deal! When a home has been painted with bold, in-your-face colors, the walls show wear and tear, are dirty, or painted in stark white, home buyers will be turned off and it can be more difficult for you to sell the home. Consequently the home will sit on the market longer and unfortunately lose the potential for a higher selling price.

Zillow.com conducted a study in 2016, of color schemes of 50,000 homes sold during a 10-year period beginning in 2006. The results showed the highest sale of premium homes with kitchens painted in hues of creamy or wheat yellow. These homes did better than those painted white or eggshell, or had no color at all. Other top-performing listings had earthy tones like sage green or dove gray walls.

Now in Santa Fe, NM, opting for sage green walls may not be the choice of color to use especially with our heritage of rich warm tones and new creamy palettes. Instead, consider a warm palette in neutrals that are stylish and clean, and compliments the homes architectural features. Lighting, flooring and additional elements of the rooms will play an important role in selecting the proper color and should be taken into consideration whether the home is for sale or one to live in for many years to come.

Images: the harsh eggplant walls (before image-top) was a hard sale. Lightening up the room with neutral creamy wall colors and staging accessories in complimentary hues (after-bottom image) created a relaxing and cozy master bedroom and an offer received shortly after listing.

At DeMarais | home staging + design we offer color consultations and home staging solutions to help sell homes fast and for top dollar! Contact Debbie at 505.699.4989 today to schedule an on-line consultation. Check out our portfolio or reach us www.homestagingsantafe.com.

Color Does Matter When Staging Homes

Do you paint those walls or leave them as they are when selling a house? It's always a good idea in prepping your home to sell that the walls get painted and with a neutral color tone through out the home.

These deep eggplant walls won't give buyers any room in their mind to envision how they can call this bedroom their own. With a neutral wall color and updated bedding this bedroom becomes a sanctuary and inviting place to sleep.

If you take the time to prep a little before putting your home on the market it will save you money in the long run. From having the house sit on the market longer than necessary, requests to drop the price to meet the buyer's needs (because they'll need to paint and fix those neglected areas, etc) and the impression that the room looks smaller than it actually is (with dark walls). With a little change this room was staged, as was the house, and able to accommodate a king-size bed, nightstands, and a private sitting area.

As they say a little work on the front end, pays off in the long run. To see more images of staged homes that are move-in ready, visit my site.

Fresh Start and Love Your Home in 2015!

With the holidays behind us, it's time to start thinking about putting the tree away (my decorations are safely tucked away for another year) and claiming the house back.

The new year is always a good time to rearrange furnishings, artwork and accessories, plus freshen up the furniture, bring in new pops of color. One way to do this is by painting a special room.

I love the "Chrysalis" pallet from the Sherwin Williams 2015 Color forecast. It's serene, harmonious, easy to live with, and especially nice for a peaceful entry into 2015. Feeling stuck and don't know which direction to take? I can help bring new and fresh perspectives into your home, see your house differently this year and love the results!