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Ottilie Blackhall

Experts say These 6 Paint Ideas are Devaluing Your Home — 'Be Sure to Redecorate if you Plan to Sell!'

A living room with multiple colors.

Selling up and moving house is stressful enough as it is, so it's no surprise that most people want to avoid any design features that devalue your home. Understandably, the paint colors throughout your space play a huge part in making your home feel inviting and welcoming, so it's hugely important to get them right when it comes to selling. 

Of course, the impact of paint colors on home value is largely subjective. As a disclaimer, we should note that we're big fans of expressive color - if you want to live with a bolder hue or a controversial color pairing then be our guest. That being said, if you plan to sell, there are some instances where a coat of a more palatable paint color might be in order, and when a daring color trend is best avoided.  

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