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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto by\u00a0NeONBRAND<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Realtors will often tell their clients to look past cosmetic issues, but color psychology is real and it can cost you thousands of dollars off the sale price of your home. If you want to entice buyers to click on your online listing or pop into your next open house, it\u2019s important to consider your interior and exterior paint color choices. <\/span><\/p>\n Real estate site Zillow analyzed more than 135,000 photos from sold homes across the United States to pinpoint the paint colors that, on average, increased or decreased their final sale price. Similar homes with white walls were used as a constant to measure the price impact. Here are seven key takeaways from Zillow\u2019s most recent <\/span>paint color analysis<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n Photo by\u00a0Valeriia Bugaiova<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Come to the dark side…we have increased home values. Residences with a black or charcoal gray front door can net the seller an additional $6,271. That\u2019s one hell of a return considering a single can of exterior paint sells for around $40 at your local hardware store.<\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0Jose Soriano<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Two-tone kitchen cabinets are totally on-trend, and homebuyers seem to agree. Homes with tuxedo kitchens sold at a premium of $1,547. The most popular color combos were white or\u00a0light colored upper cabinets paired with dark navy or black lowers. Contrasting kitchen islands also performed well. Looking for some inspiration? Check out these <\/span>15 two-tone kitchen cabinet ideas<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0Christa Grover<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n There\u2019s something intrinsically calming about a light blue bathroom. Give yours a spa-like quality by reaching for the periwinkle blue paint (a gray-blue tint is best) and expect to see returns of $2,786, on average.<\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0ian dooley<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Do not confuse taupe with the oft-detested beige. Taupe is blend of brown and gray \u2014 if you\u2019re looking for a reference, <\/span>this family photo<\/span><\/a> of the Kardashians at Kanye West\u2019s Yeezy Season 3 Show in 2016 should do the trick. It\u2019s a modern neutral that features warm or cool undertones. Zillow found that light taupe with pink or peach undertones performed the best, boosting home sales by an impressive $2,793.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0Matt Briney<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Steer clear of oat brown to medium sandy brown hues in the dining room, or any brown paint color with yellowish undertones that was popular in the early 2000s. If you haven\u2019t repainted since the first season of <\/span>Trading Spaces <\/span><\/i>premiered, you could lose out on $1,684.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0yeshomebuyers.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n While they say the color red can increase appetite, Zillow\u2019s data suggests that a red kitchen won\u2019t have homeshoppers coming back for seconds. A variety of hues, from brick or barn red to a lighter raspberry red, were deemed off putting \u2014 reducing the average selling price by a whopping $2,310.<\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0bradley<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Repainting the exterior of your home is a big investment, and home sellers may be unwilling to fork over thousands of dollars for a fresh new look. That said, if you\u2019ve got a creamy bright yellow to a flax yellow exterior, or even a warm yellow with brown undertones, you may want to consider calling the painters \u2014 you could miss out on an extra $3,408.<\/p>\n Realtors will often tell their clients to look past cosmetic issues, but color psychology is real and it can cost you thousands of dollars off the sale price of your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":192928,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"2019-05-31T18:52:10Z","apple_news_api_id":"396c1e16-61b8-4905-802c-fb7434bdb107","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2019-05-31T18:52:11Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAD\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/w==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/AOWweFmG4SQWALPt0NL2xBw","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"middle","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":["https:\/\/u48r14.digitalhub.com\/sections\/09b86915-7d2b-3acd-915b-b215002d01b7"],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11118],"tags":[11190,11207,11218],"coauthors":[8647],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Make a memorable first impression with a black or charcoal gray front door<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n2. Add contrast to your kitchen with two-tone cabinets<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. Create a relaxing atmosphere in your bathroom with light blue paint<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n4. Keep your living room neutral (but not boring) using taupe<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5. Avoid unappetizing brown paint in the dining room<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n6. Curb your enthusiasm for red in the kitchen<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Repaint a yellow exterior or prepare to pay up<\/b><\/h3>\n
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