The top interior colors to paint your Home for 2022

Do you want to increase the value of your Ann Arbor home and sell it even faster? Painting your home is a great way to start as it can help you attract potential buyers. The first thing that a potential buyer sees is the color of the house. And in real estate, first impressions count. 

If you’re feeling lost and don’t know where to start, we've got you covered with this guide to the top interior colors to paint your Ann Arbor home this season.

1.     What colors should you go with?

Choose light/neutral colors for your home’s interior. Why’s that important? Every home buyer is looking at the cost and they don’t want to buy a house that they must spend additional money to fix or paint. Also, color is a very subjective subject. Some people prefer bright colors while others prefer neutrals/darker tones. So, what neutral colors are the best?

  • White

You can’t go wrong with white as it adds that clean look. The color white is your best bet for rooms like the kitchen. Since you do all your cooking there, who wants to have a dirty kitchen? According to research, home buyers are more likely to buy a property when the kitchen walls are painted white.

  •    Gray

Gray is a great color as it can complement other decors that have bright and colorful accents such as a green chair or metallic red lamp. These neutral hues allow potential buyers to see themselves in the home, as a result, they are even more likely to buy a home. Always paint your ceiling white as it will make the room look bigger and brighter. 

  •     Blue

When it comes to the bedroom try to stick with blue. A deep shade of blue indicates sleep to potential buyers. Research also shows that blue bedroom walls help you sleep longer and better. Any color you choose should enhance the mood you’re trying to achieve. If you can set the tone right that this place is for relaxation/sleeping you’ve hit the jackpot. Don’t be afraid to stage your house to make it more appealing to potential buyers. Home staging can lead to increased offers. 

Once you have picked your paint colors try to pay attention to the paint finish too. Matte finish hides any imperfections in walls as it absorbs light rather than reflects it. This will make your walls appear smooth and new. This is a great choice for bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms. However, use it only for quick touch-ups as it’s not very durable in the long term. 

Who doesn’t want their home to look brand new? A satin finish is a great choice as it’s very durable and can be used in hallways or family rooms. If your kid’s room wall is destroyed don’t worry, satin paint can easily be cleaned. It will make the room look more modern due to its smooth surface. However, avoid scrubbing the walls as it can make the walls lose their sheen. A simple wipe will make all the difference.  

                 2.     What colors should you avoid?

When you’re selling your home, you want to avoid colors that are extremely bold like orange, red or yellow. They can come across as cheap and can leave a bad impression. Research has also indicated that orange is the least-liked color in the world - this is your sign to avoid it. Use data to create a competitive advantage. If you can create high demand, it will enable you to have control over the price of your property. Don’t underestimate the power of prepping your home before putting it on the market.

Don’t have time to paint your home before selling? Try Improovy’s on-demand home painting service, which provides a complete selection of painting services. They offer interior and exterior house painting, deck painting, fence painting, and porch painting.  Or visit our website list of contractors that have more painters and other tradespersons to assist in your repair or remodeling needs.

If you’re looking to sell your home, there’s never been a better time. Our latest report for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County shows that both new and carryover buyers are waiting to pounce on the brightest and best of this year’s class new listings. 

Contact Tom Stachler, Broker today for a valuation.