See How Samantha Pynn Transformed This Loud, Citrus Home

We love colour, but when trying to sell your home for top dollar, you want buyers to imagine themselves living in it, not flipping it. Samantha Pynn transforms Dagmar and Paul’s colourful home into a bright, open space just in time for their open house. By Amber Dowling

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Living Room – After

A built-in bookshelf is the perfect spot for smaller items and collectibles, along with token pieces of art that give the space a personal touch.

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Living Room – Before

These owners might have enjoyed the retro vibe of this colourful room, but not all buyers are looking for such a loud statement in their own living rooms.

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Living Room – After

By toning down the walls and furniture, the living room now boasts a much more inviting look while keeping those signature pops of green via art, foliage and throw pillows.

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Kitchen – Before

The abundant storage space in this kitchen is hidden by the tired wood and mismatching countertops. Meanwhile the yellow walls work against the room by failing to provide any real contrast.

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Kitchen – After

With a simple cabinet face-lift (and a fresh coat of paint), this kitchen is suddenly bright and cheery.

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Kitchen – Before

Before? Lots of counter space but an area that soaks up light.

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Kitchen – After

Afterwards? A kitchen that not only reflects light, but uses even more counter space by opening up a built-in shelf for cookbooks and knickknacks.

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Dining Room – Before

The dinning room doesn’t fare much better with its retro funk, red chairs and brown window coverings.

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Dining Room – After

But swap the reds and browns for whites and greys, and suddenly you’ve got a modern setting that’s perfect for an intimate dinner party or date night in. The plush chairs and multi-light chandelier ensure a comfy, well-lit space if the evening runs late.

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Dining Room – Before

From this angle, the kitchen and dinning room seem to meld together, and fail to give either room a real identity.

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Dining Room – After

Now, the dinning room is a clear extension of the kitchen, but with a more comfortable, “let’s hang out” vibe.

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Day Bed – Before

This room won’t leave any buyers green with envy if they don’t close the deal. With matching sheets, pillows and walls, it’s hard to tell where the dreams begin.

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Day Bed – After

Now, with softer green accents and touches of blue, this white space is neutral enough for any potential buyers to imagine curling up in after a long day of moving.

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Desk Space – Before

The desk is a great use of space, but feels mismatched and random thanks to the greens, golds, browns and blues.

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Desk Space – After

Afterwards, modern new stools, a sleek table and a simple piece of art make this the ideal spot to sit and finally write out all of those change of address cards.

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