Considering Color when Selling a House

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Have a home or condo you’re planning to build or remodel with the intent of selling? One of the often overlooked yet important features to consider when renovating or selling a home is color. Believe it or not, color plays an integral role in the overall appearance of a home and can be a contributing factor in whether a potential buyer makes an offer – or doesn’t.

While we won’t go into the depth of color psychology here, we’ve rounded up some of the best interior colors for selling a house. Keep this resource handy when planning your new build or renovation project so you can incorporate the colors that make the most sense for your home and give it the best chance to sell.

Best Colors for Selling a House

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If you’re trying to sell your home or plan to do so in the near future, below are the best colors to sell your house. These colors apply to paint colors, as well as the color of the wall tile and flooring in various rooms in your home.

White

Image: Bianco Venatino Honed 12 x 24 Bathroom Floor Tile, CS-Bianco Venatino Honed 1 x 4 Herringbone Mesh Shower Niche & Floor Tile & Gioia Milk Ceramic Shower Wall & Tub Surround Tile

White makes a home look bigger and brighter inside, generally making it a great option for staging. White provides a blank canvas to potential buyers, enabling them to envision themselves more easily in a home and imagine how they would decorate it.

As a bonus, choosing white as a paint color might save you money because it’s a perfect primer for any color the new owner may want to paint. This can help prevent a buyer from demanding a painting credit prior to closing.

Two of our most stunning white tile options are CS-Bianco Venatino, available in a variety of sizes and patterns, and Gioia low-fired porcelain wall tile in Milk.

Grey

Image: Calacatta Gris 4 x 16 Marble Wall and Bench Tile & CS-Sky Blue 2 x 2 Hex Marble Shower Floor Tile from Arizona Tile

Depending on the style, layout, and design of a particular room, white can sometimes feel cold. If this is the case for a space in your home and you’re looking for a good alternative to white, another popular and classic interior color to consider is grey.

Grey is neutral, light, and airy, adding instant sophistication to your space. It also matches perfectly with other neutrals, like whites, creams, and taupes. And it looks great in both natural and artificial lighting, appealing to a broad spectrum of buyers. For a tile that encapsulates all of these qualities, consider Calacatta Gris marble tile in your bathroom design.

Grey Tile

A cross between grey and beige but with different undertones, greige is a versatile color that has become another popular neutral. When it comes to using greige as an interior color, it’s often very effective in creating a welcoming space, making it especially helpful when selling.

If you’re considering this color, one of our best-sellers is Gioia low-fire porcelain wall tile in greige.

Taupe Tile

If you want a color other than whites or greys, taupe may be a good choice.  Moderate to dark grey with brown-esque undertones, taupe is classic and sophisticated. It’s neutral and versatile enough to blend well with all kinds of décor schemes and works well with both cool and warm color palettes, appealing to a lot of buyers.

Light Pastels

Image: Flash Blush 3 x 12 Ceramic Tile Recessed Shower Wall Shelf from Arizona Tile

If you want to splash a little more color into a given space, the safe option is to go with light and airy hues like pale pink, light blue, mint green, and lavender. These tones can transform a room and make it feel warm and inviting.

When done right, light peach and pink can create a soothing and welcoming environment. Blues are a universal favorite among buyers. And green is making a strong comeback and is especially popular for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom and shower wall tile.

Some of our most popular light and muted color tile choices that potential buyers are sure to love include our CS-Sky Blue marble tile, Vetri rectified glazed porcelain in Acqua, and Flash ceramic wall tile in Blush.

Final Color Tips

Image: Bare Gray and Bare White 3 x 12 Glossy Ceramic Herringbone Tile Kitchen Backsplash from Arizona Tile

When considering what interior colors are best for selling a house, it’s important to keep in mind that uniformity is key. All the rooms in your home should flow together and choosing a consistent color scheme will help ensure they do.

Does this mean you need to use the same colors in every room? Absolutely not. But you’ll want to pick a few hues that complement each other and then use them throughout your home to create a cohesive look that potential buyers will love. Our Della Terra Quartz slabs are available in a variety of whites, greys, and taupes, providing a wide array of stunning countertop choices for multiple rooms in any home.

It’s generally best to not use too many different colors. Neutral colors are always a smart way to go, as potential buyers can more easily imagine their own colors and designs in the space.

You can also choose to go with a stunning combination of colors by choosing a  tile such as the Bare Grey and White Glossy Ceramic installed in a Herringbone pattern, pictured above. Our Cementine Black and White rectified porcelain decos are also an eye-catching option.

Let Us Help You Sell Your Home

In need of more information about choosing the right colors for the interior of your home? Feel free to reach out to us to speak with one of our design consultants or visit a store near you. We also encourage you to check out our installation products and use our tile visualizer tool to play around with the various tile options to get a better feel for how your home design will look with different tile colors and styles.