While it might seem counterintuitive, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased home values around the Memphis Greater Midsouth area. Yes—while many other areas of the economy have been hit hard by the pandemic, those trying to sell their homes are in a good situation with houses in short supply and buyers eager to snap up available options.
If you are getting ready to freshen up your home interior with a coat of new paint that can add value in the near future then learning the value colors for 2021 is a good place to start. Sticking to your guns if you want bright orange walls is your prerogative, but just for research sake, here is the best bang for your dollar colors for 2021.
Even with the market doing well, there are things you can do to increase your home’s value further—and that doesn’t mean you need to fully renovate the kitchen or that you need a bathroom remodel. Ideas for remodeling can be much smaller in scale—in fact, as ordinary and inexpensive as a fresh coat of paint. The color of your walls can be extremely important. In fact, painting rooms that buyers really look at—like the kitchen or bathroom—could increase your home’s value by 1 – 3%.
If you are listing your home for sale you might also consider having it staged for sale. This can be done by a professional stager using your own furniture or furniture supplied by the professional stager if you are all packed up and left your home vacant.
So what colors are the best to sell your home? And how can the Tub Pros help? This article will break down the big trends in 2021 and what The Tub Pros can do to help you.
Why can painting my home help it to sell or increase its value?
It might seem like big renovations or remodels, not paint, should be what help your home sell quickly and for the greatest value. But paint has an important effect: when done right, it doesn’t distract the potential buyer’s attention and helps them visualize themselves (and their furnishings) in the space. A dull green room might make a potential buyer think that the room is drab, when in fact, it’s only the paint that is not quite their style or making the room look stale and old.
And that visualization is important—especially with many home tours being conducted online. A space that photographs well often sells well. And when a buyer can picture themselves living in the space, they’re more likely to like it—and buyers liking the space is what gets you offers.
What are the top kitchen color trends for 2021 sales?
If you’re painting your home, the kitchen—the heart of the home—is one of the main areas to focus on. High-traffic areas that feel welcoming—like those painted with shades of soft gray—can be a good choice to help potential buyers feel as though they can picture living in the space. Make sure to pick a shade that complements your cabinets and countertops, too.
The same goes for warm beige—it has the impact of feeling welcoming, while at the same time going with a variety of personal styles. A potential buyer will be able to imagine how they would style or decorate the space without feeling overwhelmed by the color.
Pay attention to the floor, too—if you have hardwood floors, choose a lighter shade to provide contrast. And for open concept homes? Stick with one color throughout the kitchen, living room, and halls—this helps the space feel unified.
What are the top 2021 colors for the bedroom?
While a minimalist-style bedroom with light walls and sparse décor might be losing popularity in 2021, when it comes to selling, less is more. Real estate agents often recommend choosing a neutral color and sticking with it throughout the house, and that even extends to bedrooms.
Without a color to distract them, buyers can imagine their own bedding or furniture in the bedroom more easily. An airy white can make the space look larger, and a pale taupe color can add a touch of warmth without being overwhelming.
What colors are trending for bathrooms?
Light, airy colors create the illusion of a larger space—something that almost everyone looks for in a bathroom. Neutrals or pale colors can create that illusion, and can make the space look newer and cleaner—another thing that buyers like. Shades of white or a camel-colored beige—popular colors all through the house for 2021—are both trendy and can help sell the space.
And while many rooms of the house do well with neutral colors like white or gray—and bathrooms can, too—this can be an opportunity to add a bit of personality with a color like a gentle blue (a popular color in 2021), which can make a small space look larger—and make it feel peaceful and relaxing. While a hot pink bathroom might be slow to sell, a bit of personality with a soft pastel color can help buyers remember a space.
How can The Tub Pros help?
While painting key high-focus areas can be a good way to move your house on the market or just check that chore off your list for a future sale, that doesn’t mean you need to paint every inch—cleaning the bathroom well so it looks like new (especially the grout) can leave buyers with a good impression and help them visualize themselves in the space.
But bathtub cracks or stains, or damage to countertops in the kitchen or bathroom, can leave buyers less-than-excited about the space as they imagine themselves working on it. And an outdated bathroom can leave your buyers less than excited about moving into a home with a peach, avocado, or seafoam colored bathroom.
That’s where bathtub, tile, sink, shower, or countertop refinishing can help—just a few hours can update the color of a space, along with the look and feel, in much the same way a coat of paint can bring a new feeling to a room. Wondering how long does bathtub reglazing last? This quick update lasts for years—keeping your house nice for the buyer in the long-term.
Our variety of colors and countertop options can help you pick the right combination for your home as you prepare to put it on the market—and can update a space you’re planning to continue living in, too.
When it comes to bathtub refinishing, Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, Arlington and Greater Midsouth area turn to the Tub Pros for reliable service with a written warranty that brings you peace of mind. Our trained professionals are here to get the job done right and spare you stress. Give us a call at 901-871-8827 or message us to get started on your project!
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