In the past 5 years the Exterior and Interior colour trends have not changed
much. Look around at any of the new developments or house improvements in your
area and you will start to get an idea of what the trend is. If you are in the
market now or the next few years the colour trend will stay the same.
By 'trend’ I don't mean trendy as 'here today, gone tomorrow' I mean trendy
in the sense of being 'most popular' at this time period. This too will change
but not for a few years yet.
Exterior and Interior Resale
Paint Colour Trend
Neutrals - Grey Tones - Mat
Finish (semi-gloss fordoors and trim)
Stores have some very fun and interactive choices for you to see what their
colours will look like on the exterior or interior of your house.
NB These colours will not be exact but will give you a very good idea of
what your home could look like in neutral, softer, less stressful colours. Remember
though since 'your home is for living in and your house for selling' do not get
too attached to the colours. Keeping them neutral will appeal to more buyers
and you can add colour by useful tasteful and colourful accessories such as
art, cushions, area rugs, pottery, throws, etc.
My favourite store to work with is Benjamin Moore because as an Interior
Decorator/Redesign Stager they provide me with a very professional
'architectural kit' which has large colour samples to work with. However, you
can buy or they will lend you their Designer Classics Collection
and this is primarily what I use for choosing redesign staging paint colours.
As mentioned in a previous newsletter I always coordinate with the flooring as
that is what is staying. You can add colour with your accessories.
My standard selection from the Designer Classics Collection is:
BEIGE -Yellow Undertones(toned which means they all have grey added to them)
- Brandy Cream CC 60
- Natural Linen CC 90
- Muslin CC110
- Barely Beige CC 140
- Stone House CC 120
- Sandy Brown CC 150
- Honey Harbour CC170
- Summer Harvest CC 190
-
Putty CC 230
- French Vanilla CC 248
BEIGE - Pink Undertones
- Dusty Road CC 310
- Sandpiper Beige CC 368
- Stone Castle CC 396
- Old
CC398
- Old Stone CC424
- Bone China CC 426
- Smoky Taup CC 490
- Rocky Road CC 470
GREENS
- Maid of the Mist CC 728
- Killarney CC 698
- Tea Light CC 610
- October Mist CC 550
TRIM
- Cloud White CC 40 (this is
the only one I use!)
TIP You can buy testers and do your own colour boards. Many
of the Benjamin Moore stores now carry pre-made Designer Classic colour boards
18 x 18" which are the perfect size to see what the colour looks like.
Always check the colour morning,
and night time to get the whole colour picture as colour is most affected by
lighting.
I have many clients who in the beginning do not like the neutral colours
that I have chosen (Barely Beige CC 140). However there is no denying that the
end result is what helped sell the house!
About the Author: Dana J. Smithers, owner of Sun On My Back Redesigns
is a professional interior decorator, redesigner and home stager. Dana
teaches a certificate CRSS 5 Day Professional Redesign & Home
Staging course in British Columbia. She is a founding member of the
Canadian ReDesigners Association CRDA. Visit her site at www.sunonmybackredesigns.com for more Tips! |
