Paint Colors that Increase (or decrease) a Home's Value

Studies have shown that paint colors can positively (or negatively) effect your home's perceived value. Zillow suggests that certain paint colors can increase the amount a buyer is willing to pay for a home by as much as $5,000.

In gathering spaces such as living rooms and kitchens, it pays to keep paint colors neutral. Light grey and crisp white colors in these areas can increase your home's value by $200-500. In bedrooms, both light and dark blues have shown to be a favorite in homebuyer's opinions and were associated with a $1,500 increase in the home's value. Light blue colored bathrooms are a favorite. Studies show - home designs including light blue bathrooms promoted buyers to pay 1.6% more than expected.

Paint colors that could decrease a home's value include loud and exuberant colors. According to a Zillow report, for example, a bright red kitchen corresponded to a $1,500 decrease in the amount that buyers were willing to offer.

Bennett, Jessica. “These Paint Colors Could Increase Your Home's Value by up to $5,000.” Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022, https://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/paint-colors-increase-home-value/.

Hannahl. “Is Your Bathroom Light Blue? Your Home Could Be Worth Nearly $5,000 More than Its Competitors.” Zillow Group, 12 Aug. 2021, https://www.zillowgroup.com/news/paint-colors-that-could-lead-to-higher-offers/.