When Scott first pulled me into real estate "kicking and screaming" from my interior design and antique business, I brought one secret weapon that continues to amaze clients: the transformative power of paint.
One project perfectly illustrates this. We were working on a beautiful Georgian home for the CEO of Realogy, and there was this sunroom stuck in the 1990s with burgundy and hunter green – very "hunt tavern" vibes. Instead of a costly renovation, we color-drenched the entire room before it was even trending. We painted the walls, ceiling, and trim in the same gorgeous deep taupe, but used different finishes – satin, matte – to create subtle variation.
The result? We brought that room into the 21st century with just paint, a hide rug, and some metallic gold accents. It became everyone's favorite space in the house and helped the property sell for $300,000 over asking with 11-12 offers.
Paint truly is the biggest bang for your buck. It's often the difference between a buyer saying "interesting" or "next" in those crucial first five seconds. As someone who's passionate about interiors and constantly follows design trends, we can help you choose colors that won't date your home – because in the design world, you've got 8-10 years before things start looking tired, and in real estate, that timeline is even shorter.
Written by Amy Spelker, The Spelker Team. If you'd like design and staging advice or tips for your upcoming sale, we're here to help obligation-free. Reach out to us via our website or give us a call.