Choosing a Bathroom Paint Colour Buyers Will Love
For the discerning buyer, details are everything, including the colour of bathroom walls. Luxury bathrooms should be restful and stylish with features that turn a utilitarian space into something distinctly spa-like. Try these shades: BlueIn 2018, a paint colour study by Zillow found that certain shades of blue actually had the potential to increase the amount a home sold for. In a bathroom, opt for a restful, tranquil shade with grey undertones. WhiteNeutral white is still a mainstay in the world of luxury bathrooms, especially for, say, a compact Canadian luxury condo. It can be equal parts neutral warmth and contemporary style. White bathrooms also make a great backdrop for more decadent finishes—like gold taps—or pops of colour, if that’s your thing. GreyVariations of grey are another classic neutral that work well in luxury bathrooms. Stone and oak tones, in particular, will bring out some of the darker veins in marble finishes, while still providing a light, airy feel. Depending on the shade, a grey bathroom can feel cool and contemporary or warm and restful. TanPainting your luxury bathroom a shade in the tan family will give it a warm, yet modern feel and is neutral enough not to compete with tiles floors or marble countertops. Like some shades of grey, tan can bring out the natural veins in marble and is a great compliment to many colour schemes.
6 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Shade of White Paint
White. The colour of freshness. The colour of starkness. But, apparently, not all white colours are the same. There are different shades and nuances, and when choosing the right tone for interiors, you might find it helpful to know what to look for. Get a picture. Before you decide on the exact shade, have a good look around the room you want to paint. What’s in the room? If you have neutral-coloured furnishings, you might do better with a warmer shade, while a cool shade melds well with lots of colour. Style. Ascertaining the overall style of your home may also help you to pick your finest white. If your home has a more modern feeling to it, a pure white would stay in line with a contemporary theme. White tinged with colour is more traditional. Whites and light. How much natural light floods the room also plays a part in colour choice. Pure white looks great in a room swathed with lots of natural light. Meanwhile, if a room doesn’t have a lot of windows, you might want to consider adding subtle tinges of colour to the white on the walls and go for pure white on the trim. Location. If you’re in areas where the climate is grayer—like the West Coast—a gray undertone in white paint will complement the quality of light. In other areas of Canada where the sky is clearer, that same colour could take on a pinkish hue because of the blue light from the sky. In this case, chips are your friend. If you’re undecided, take some paint chips from the store of each colour you’re thinking of using and place them on different parts of the wall. You might be surprised at how light affects the colours. You might find one is too cool or warm for your taste. Doing this before you actually buy the paint is a wise move. The swatch test. If you still can’t decide, you might opt for getting a couple of sample cans and actually painting swatches in the room. Check back to see how the colour changes throughout the day and into the evening. If you can’t make up your mind as to whether a cool or warm tone would be better, choose something in the middle. Splitting the difference may be something you’ll be happy with in the long run if you’re indecisive.
Here's What Upscale Buyers Are Looking for in a Home Office
When you’re showing off your home and hoping to attract the perfect buyer, having an executive home office is key. Most luxury buyers will have this on their shopping list, and even if they don’t, it still shows off your home’s versatility. Here’s what features are ideal. LocationHome offices are best set up in a quiet part of the home with less traffic than the rest. That means away from kitchens, bathrooms or children’s play areas. Even though it might be quieter, resist the temptation to relegate the home office to the basement unless you have to, unless there’s ample natural light down there. An Executive Desk ChairIf you splurge on one office item when it comes to staging, make it an executive chair. Upholstered in rich leather or contemporary fibre, this gives the space a sense of executive luxury and will make it easy for buyers to see themselves both hard at work and in comfort. Natural LightA pleasing home office should have plentiful natural light and, ideally, a view. Nobody wants to work in a badly-lit space, or, on the flip side, under artificial fluorescent lights. More Than One FunctionWhile a solid desk and chair are key, many luxury buyers use their offices for other tasks too. Staging part of your home office as a compact cocktail station— or with a floor lamp and comfortable lounge chair for reading or casual seating—can give it an edge. Sound-Proof FeaturesIf you can advertise your luxury office as being soundproof, you’ll undoubtedly appeal to many a business-minded buyer. Whether this means external sound baffling or extra insulation inside the walls, this seemingly small feature can go a long way, especially for those who work at home, which is on the rise in Canada.
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