| As the
current school year winds down and homeowners enjoy the solace contained
within the framework of their individual homes, there is no time like the
present to benefit from “all-time low” interest rates and upgrade
the family’s number one investment: the home. However, before you place
the “for sale” sign in front of your existing residence, there
are several cosmetic adjustments that aid in expediting the rapid sale of
the structure. Although many folks consider sprucing up the home’s interior,
far fewer homeowners explore the immediate advantages associated with treating
exterior surfaces and surrounding areas of the home to a refreshing update
in paint color palette.
All Realtors acknowledge
that a first impression can either make or break the sale of a home. What
better way to make a glowing first impression than by applying fresh color
to the home’s exterior? Without committing to a large investment in
time or finances, it is possible to rejuvenate distinct exterior areas of
the home using quality paint products. Budget permitting, consider either
repainting the entire home exterior using the existing color scheme, or alter
the paint color palette to reflect an updated version of
“traditional” neutral hues. A quick and simple exterior paint project
focuses on repainting window and door trim using a dominant existing hue
that is several tones deeper, to reflect an elegant monochromatic look. Easily
accomplished in a weekend, consider painting a lackluster front door using
a bold combination of hues that contrast with the home’s existing background
color. A two-tone color partnership represents an effective choice for a
front door containing more than one panel and coordinating trim. Regardless
of the project, always use top quality 100% acrylic paints for the best
durability and color
retention.
Adding innovative color
to exterior decorative elements that adjoin the home can also produce an
enormous difference in the way your home is perceived by a perspective buyer.
For example, an attached front deck that wraps around the perimeter of the
home can function as the exterior focal point, showcasing today’s most
exciting color palettes. A color scheme consisting of rich clay color, mustard
gold, spicy cinnamon and mossy green mimics the landscape as well as highlights
one of today’s fastest growing color groupings for home interiors- earthy
naturals. You may opt to apply this combination of colors to the entire outdoor
living space; including the entire deck structure, furnishings and decorative
accessories. A particularly attractive choice amongst nondescript, single
color homes; unique texture can also be strategically incorporated with the
application of dimensional specialty paint techniques.
Scour your neighborhood
for interesting exterior color palettes that blend harmoniously with your
home’s existing architecture as well as the natural, outdoor landscape.
Then decide on the type of “color overhaul” you wish to give to
the exterior of your existing home. Regardless of whether you opt for a major
project (repainting the entire exterior of the home) or a minor renovation
(highlighting existing doors and window trim with color), your home is sure
to provide a clean and stylish first impression to potential buyers and all
who enter!
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