That starts with your home’s interior andexterior paint, from the colors to the quality to the finishes.

Sticking with one single shade for exteriors.

A home’s exterior is typically the first thing potential buyers see.

Blue Cottage

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Picking a shade that makes a room look smaller.

Paint can’t actually make a room bigger.

Make a space feel bigger by painting the walls and trim the same color.

Brilliant Red Front Door on a Light Blue House with Containers of Hydrangeas

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Laurey W. Glenn

3.

Using bold red in the wrong places.

The oft-overlooked surface can have aserious impacton a buyer’s overall impression of a space.

With buyers constantly on the hunt for airy spaces and ample light, this is a serious plus.

Going overboard in the kitchen.

You really can’t beat awhite kitchen.

Pick up any home decor magazine, and you’ll see that white kitchens reign.