If you want a home to be inviting, color is the answer!
Once your home is on the market, prospective buyers will be going through the rooms quickly.
Often there is no natural light. You may need a warm, saturated color to give your spaces some depth and character.
Don't be afraid to use blue-it is the color of the sky and the ocean!
Don't be afraid to use brown-it is the color of chocolate!
Don't be afraid to use green- it is the color of trees!
Don't be afraid to use yellow- it is the color of sunshine!!
Our project today is a great example. Here are the before and after shots:
Color is the answer if you want your home to be inviting!
Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every home staging. Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote today at 925-351-6118.
Nice job... colors are real pretty.
Cathy - great job on adding some color to an otherwise boring setting. I love adding pops of color throughout the rooms as it brings the eyes around the room. Thanx for sharing.
My biggest "bulk" purchases of late have been tons of accessories and pillows in color "storys". Red, blues, bright green, chocolate - even white. Great post for inspirations!
You're so right, especially with the whole countries bad winters, the days are dreary and dark, so buyers are having to run through homes to catch them in daylight. Colors do make a difference!
Thank you for stopping by Celeste!
Thanks Mannie. The owner is a single male-just needed some color!!
Connie, I have a small storage unit just for pillows becasue I have too many!!
Cindy, I heard on the news it snowed in 49 states today.
Cathy ~ Love how you picked up the blue upholstery in the dining room chairs .... in the art and accessories. Great use of color!
Cathy,
YOU are absolutely right! Bright, BOLD colors can give a home so much life!
I like the use of colors, I use alot of color in my staging. Some however, like the basic. Personally I think color helps more than hurts.
You are so right. Color is the key
I absolutely love those "chocolate" cushions in the living room. They have such lovely depth, texture, sheen and interest. Yummy!
Cathy, I agree. I always love to use a pop of color against otherwise neutral furnishings. I use it in throw pillows, throws, artwork, decorative objects.
My favorites are:
- Red ( as you know and use)
- Green
- Green and orange
- Turquoise
- Turquoise and orange
- Light to medium blue
Cathy- it doesn't take much but I love how pops of color via pillows and other accessories warm a room and make it exciting. I love how the blue in the chairs take your eyes to the artwork and then table accessories.
Nice comparison on the colours, Cathy. All of my favorites & favorite things in life!
Hi Maureen-blue can be fun to stage with!!
Yes, Michelle and Mary Lou-you do such a great job of accessorizing with color.
Hello Virginia-you certainly use color in all you do-love your red sofa in your logo!!
Sally-do you like chocolate too?? YUM! Happy Valentine's Day!
Hi Donna-we have our home office walls painted turquoise. If we move, we know we will have to paint!
Hello Kathy and Sandi-It did not take much to make this home warm up! Thanks for your kind comments!!
I love that...brown is the color of chocolate! Works for me!!! Cute post Cathy.
The colors are subtle, but very pretty. I'm a big believer in color on the walls, as long as the color isn't too strong or garish. Great job Cathy.
I have a tendency to lean toward neutral furniture and then thru the accessories bring in color.
Your examples are spot-on, Cathy!
Kathy
Hello Valerie-so you like chocolate too! Kindred spirits!!
Hello Michelle, The colors on these walls are so light and so is his furniture-nice Pottery Barn sofa and chair to work with!!
Kathy-you always do the best of accessorizing with colors that POP!
Cathy: As usual, you're right. Color changes everything and you have shown how to use it to it's full advantage - thanks for sharing this post.
Thank you Debra!!