Better? Homes & Gardens

In my years in real estate – showing homes to buyers and advising sellers - one thing that has always seemed true was homes painted in bold, dramatic colors turn people off. . .and in the past couple of years buyers have become v-e-r-y picky.  Most don’t want to undertake the effort of repainting and have trouble envisioning green, blue, maroon, dark pink, bright yellow or orange walls redone in pleasing neutral shades.

Orange?  I would say that the most hated wall color of all is orange. . .it’s a color that the average person finds unsettling and agitating.

Imagine my shock, suprise, dismay to open the October issue of BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS to see “Cozy Orange holds rooms in a warm embrace. . .the secret to rooms with drop dead style.”  Along with recommended paint colors that would send most buyers out the door in disgust. . .Wild Fire. . .Zinnia. . .Pumpkin Seed. . .Carrot Stick. . .Turmeric!  What are they thinking?

For an October pumpkin and Hallooween themed magazine spread this is just wonderful, but for those of you who want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. . .orange walls are just plain SCARY!

BOO!