10 Paint Colour Ideas That’ll Increase the Value of Your Home

Selling your home? Want to turn up the curb appeal? A fresh coat of paint is a simple way to garner a great return on investment and increase your home’s worth. Unsure of where to put your paintbrush first? These paint project ideas can transform – and elevate the value – of your space both inside and out.

green-grey craftsman home with dog on front porch

Behr: Dried Chive S330-5, Washed Olive S350-3, Morocco Red...

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Monochromatic Makeover

Painting your home’s exterior is a surefire way to help it sell faster and amplify its value, but choosing just one right colour can be tricky. Double up on the style factor by painting the exterior in two similar shades to create subtle dimension with a monochromatic effect.

grey cottage with bright yellow front door

Behr: Buzz-In P300-6, Hush PPU26-16, Pure White® PPU18-06

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Knock, Knock

First impressions make a difference. Give your front door a value-added revamp with a clean coat of paint – whether you keep things classic or opt for a bright, curb-appeal-enhancing contrast colour like brick red, charcoal grey or a bumblebee yellow like BEHR’s Buzz-In P300-6.

green home exterior surrounded by green trees

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Be One With Nature

While paint trends ebb and flow, it’s hard to go wrong with a palette that celebrates a home’s natural setting. Paint your home’s exterior in shades that create balance and harmony with the surrounding landscape, foliage and skyline – allowing the beauty of the region to naturally enhance the property’s worth.

green colonial-style house with navy window shutters

Behr: Poppy Seed PPU15-20, Urban Safari PPU8-4, White 52,...

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Shutter Up

Window shutters deliver classic charm – and they’re also an opportunity to create a stylish statement that could give your home’s value a boost. Paint your exterior shutters in a contrasting, yet still sophisticated hue – like BEHR’s Poppy Seed PPU15-20 – to showcase their craftsmanship.

grey garage with tools and shelves on the walls

Behr: Silent Film MQ5-30, Shadow Mountain PPU24-22

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Garage Greatness

Is your garage in rough shape? While the garage might not be the first place you think of when looking at a new home, a disheveled garage could be underutilizing functional space – squandering potential value. Clean things up and give the area a coat of paint in cool grey tones to showcase its workshop-ready function.

white foyer with tiled floor and windowed door

Behr: Silky White PPU7-12

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Soft and Spacious

Without a major reno, you can’t add square footage to your home. However, with the right paint colour, you can make more compact areas feel larger – which can in turn make your home feel more valuable. What paint colours make rooms look bigger? Choose soft whites and light-hued neutrals to create a spacious feel in smaller areas like hallways and foyers.

warm grey bathroom with two mirrors and black hardware

Behr: Chic Gray PPU26-10, Polar Bear 75, Letter Gray PPU24

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Going Grey’s Okay

Neutral paint colours tend to be effective for enhancing value by giving potential buyers the feeling of a clean slate, but that doesn’t mean you always have to turn to a beautiful beige. Interior paint colours to sell your home include warm greys, bringing modern neutral appeal and sophistication to any room. They work particularly well as a living room colour or in a master bathroom.

classic bedroom with green and white walls and ornate chandelier

Behr: Jojoba N390-3, Polar Bear 75, Sounds of Nature S390-1

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Zen Zzzs

There’s nothing more valuable than a good night’s sleep, so a bedroom that doubles as a zen oasis is priceless. Whether your style is classic or contemporary, achieve a relaxing aesthetic with your paint colour choice: opt for sage greens, breezy blues or gentle cream hues.

classic kitchen with beige walls and white accents

Behr: Livingston N330-5, Ultra Pure White 1850

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Let in the Light

If you’ve been blessed with the gift of a lot of natural light in the kitchen, let that be the room’s star. Enhance the airy feel of a window-ful kitchen with a mix of white and pale brown hues.

contemporary brown and white living room with vaulted ceiling, white couches and modern art on walls

Behr: Wright Brown N140-6, Polar Bear 75, Cotton Grey...

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Grab Some Grandeur

One way to heighten the value of your home is to highlight the special features of the space – that is, to make any show-stopping features unmissable. Showcase an impressive ceiling with a rich, saturated tone and contrasting accents.