03 Jan 2025 Colour Trends & Refreshing Your Home
2025 Colour Trends & Refreshing Your Home
If you are thinking of sprucing up your property with a fresh coat of paint, the first thing that comes to mind is colour. For some great ideas see the Benjamin Moore 2025 Colour Trends palette which is a beautiful series of foundational colours that can transition gracefully from room to room or can be paired together in a room or throughout the whole home.
The Colour of the year is Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown offers enduring style and a modern sensibility.
Types of Paint Sheen
You will also want to think about the type of paint sheen you will use, which is how much light reflects off the paint. For a summary of the most common sheens and where to use them in your home read on:
Matte or Flat – With no reflective properties, this is a good option for touch-ups since they are less visible. Keep in mind it’s less durable, and will be damaged if treated with a cleaner, so it’s best used in low-traffic areas.
Eggshell – This sheen is soft like an eggshell, hence the name. It’s good for medium-traffic areas like entryways, hallways, and living rooms.
Satin – A popular choice for its increased gloss and better durability over lower sheens like eggshell, making it easier to clean and good for busy areas.
High-Gloss or Semi-Gloss – These sheens are shiny, sleek, and very durable with high moisture resistance, making them good for high-traffic and humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms. However, their shine shows imperfections the most. For maximum shine and durability, high-gloss is the best choice.
Torn between what sheen to choose, you can always mix them to get a little of both.
Planning to Sell Your Home this year or . . .
If you are planning to sell your home this year or next then you may want to stick to more neutral tones that allow potential buyers to envision their own furniture, artwork, etc. in the home. We would be happy to discuss what buyers are looking for and offer suggestions. Remember to paint the baseboards and trim around windows and doors white to allow the fresh paint colour on the walls to be highlighted.
Preparation is key, patching nail pops and any damage to walls prior to painting will make a difference. If you have attached shelving or TV mounts that you want to take with you, keep in mind you will have to remove them & patch & paint before the sale closes or include them with the sale. If you’re not a great painter or don’t have the time then let a professional do the work, the outcome and time saved will be worth the dollars.
As experienced REALTORS® in Kanata and other surrounding communities in Ottawa, we have professional painter contacts in the community that we can share with you. Feel free to reach out if you would like some suggested painters or other trades.