Watch a home improvement show on TV, or read an article in a magazine, and one of the recurring themes you'll find is that changing a room's paint color can have profound effects. Recently, I was reminded of this when a client shared photos with me of a kitchen they just painted, and the results are dramatic.
When Ron and Laura bought their home last year, the walls throughout the house were just a boring white. White everywhere, and it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. While they're working their way through the house, putting their own touches on it, Laura surprised me with some photos of the kitchen "makeover" that cost less than $100 worth of paint supplies.
The Before (wish we had better photos of the before so you could see the complete package):
And the after:
So ... is their a simple home improvement project you're taken on this President's Day? Send me the before and after photos so we can show off your handiwork!
I have a good question for a realtor related to painting. We wanted to paint a bedroom in our house from the dark red color it is now to a lighter color. My fiance got an idea from tv and now wants to paint stripes on the wall. Nothing too crazy, the colors would be similar, but I am still hesitant to give the go ahead.
My question to you is when selling a home, does paint choices scare away buyers, or do you think most can look past the paint and realize they can change it if they want when they move in? Have you ever had a buyer not choose a house because of the paint on the walls?
Thanks!!
Posted by: Bill A | February 13, 2009 at 03:23 PM
New paint really does make the difference if a home will sell at all!
Posted by: Alexandria VA Town Homes | August 15, 2009 at 08:45 PM
I really like the style of this house!
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Posted by: tanyachai | January 14, 2010 at 09:25 PM
What a fantastic kitchen. It looks super functional without looking industrial or sterile. The counter tops are amazing and I love the cabinet paint color. Great job!
Deirdre G
Posted by: condo for sale Philippines | March 18, 2010 at 09:51 PM
I agree newly painted house is much better than old painted house. the house was so beautiful I love it.
Mitch
Posted by: condo in Philippines | April 12, 2010 at 02:28 AM
I agree newly painted house is much better than old painted house. the house was so beautiful I love it.
Mitch
Posted by: condo in Philippines | April 12, 2010 at 03:11 AM
You only change the color of the wall but the result is so amazing. Everything looks change in your kitchen. I never thought that changing color of walls is going to have a big change like that.
Posted by: kitchen table | July 22, 2010 at 05:25 AM
I really like the style of this type of house its amazing i must say
Posted by: Dubai Property | July 22, 2010 at 09:56 AM
Just important as the paint you choose is the house paint supplies that are used. From the right tools and materials, the right supplies can make a huge difference in the final results. Using the right supplies can actually not only increase the results but it can help to get the job done quicker, safer, and easier which is appealing to most anyone.
Posted by: Kuba Jewgieniew | May 02, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Wow, I agree. it really improved.
Posted by: Las Vegas Foreclosures | May 04, 2011 at 02:38 PM
I'll back you up all the way .
Posted by: cheap air max | July 16, 2011 at 04:22 AM
Really, painting the house in a different way can create an amazing vibe! It kills the boredom and the view that you see everyday. Changing the paint or adding a new one can make a house look totally different. It's one move that home sellers do before putting theirs in the market. They need to please the eyes of the buyers!
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