How to Increase Your Home’s Value with the Right Paint Job
Thinking about selling? Or maybe you want to freshen your space up?
Well one of the simplest ways to bump up your home’s value is paint!
Now before you roll your eyes and mutter something about obvious advice, hang on a sec.
This isn’t just about painting your home any colour and calling it a day, a good paint job can seriously add value and not just because it looks nice.
There’s a bit more to it than that. Just ask the crew at Perth City Painters, they’ve had years of painting experience and have seen firsthand how the right paint job can all the difference.
Curb Appeal is Real: First Impressions Matter
You know how you judge a book by its cover even when you’re trying not to?
Same thing happens with houses. The exterior is the first thing people see so whether they’re potential buyers or just nosy neighbours whos looking.
A fresh coat of exterior paint can make your home look cleaner and newer. It can be more inviting too. It tells people “Hey this place is looked after”.
When youre buying a home you want to feel like the previour owner looked after the place, after all then it makes you think what else they didn’t look after that causes deeper problems.
Here’s the thing: buyers start forming opinions before they walk through the door.
Don’t give them a reason to think your house is nice just because the paint’s peeling or faded.
Some popular exterior colours that tend to appeal broadly:
- Soft greys and off-whites
- Warm neutrals like taupe or beige
- Navy accents or deep charcoal trims
And don’t forget the front door. A nice bold, well-painted door can make a huge impact for such a small surface. Don’t worry it doesn’t have to be a bright colour if that’s not really your thing.
Interior Paint: The Ultimate Mood-Setter (and Deal-Maker)
You walk into a room. The walls are a weird colour. Kinda makes you feel like you’re in a waiting room from 1984 and lets be honest that’s not the vibe most buyers are looking for.
Repainting your interior can modernise a dated home in just a few days and it doesn’t cost so much either.
Go for colours that are nice to look at and not too specific to your personal taste. Sure you love burnt orange and turquoise… but does everyone else? Not really.
Safe, value-boosting interior colours include:
- Warm whites
- Soft greys
- Muted beige or greige (yes that’s a thing)
- Light sage greens or pale blues (sparingly)
Pro tip? Stick to one colour family throughout the house. It creates flow. And buyers subconsciously like that. It feels calmer.
You may think its boring but if youre selling the house anyways it’s a safer option for sure!
Buyers can make their own personal touches if bright colours are their thing, and that way they can customise each room exactly how they like.
The Psychology of Colour: It Actually Matters
Believe it or not, colours can mess with our heads.
Blue bathrooms have been linked to higher home sale prices. No joke.
- Light greys make spaces feel bigger, cleaner, and newer.
- Warm tones in living spaces can make the room feel cosy and welcoming.
Avoid anything too loud or dark unless it’s a feature wall done well.
Paint Quality = Perceived Quality
Yes, buyers can tell. Drips on the trims or it looks uneven coats. If you get a cheap painter to do it corners may be missed.
Invest in decent paint and a professional finish if you’re selling. It’s one of the best improvements you can do.
Also you really don’t want to forget ceilings. You cant leave out trims, baseboards, and doors. And don’t use flat paint in kitchens or bathrooms. It doesn’t clean well.
All those little details? They add up and they send the message that this place is well looked after.
Colour Can Mask Flaws (But Don’t Get Cheeky About It)
Painting won’t fix a cracked wall or sagging ceiling but it can hide small imperfections like scuff marks, patched areas, or faded zones.
Fresh paint makes everything feel cleaner too. Even if nothing else is updated fresh walls give the impression that the house is newer and better cared for and like you love your house!
Want to Add Even More Value? Be Strategic.
Here’s where it gets fun.
If you’re thinking about selling soon then definitely paint strategically.
You want to paint to suit most peoples tastes, of course you cant please the whole world at the same time but you can try go for the majority!
Entryway: Sets the tone. It’s the handshake of your home.
Kitchen walls (and cabinets, maybe): Fresh paint makes the kitchen feel newer, even if the appliances aren’t.
Bathrooms: Clean and bright. Skip the dark colours.
Living areas: Keep it neutral and consistent.
And if you’re not selling yet, think about where you spend the most time. A refreshed space doesn’t just add value for a buyer. It adds value to your life, right now.
To DIY or Not to DIY?
Can you do it yourself? Sure. Should you? That depends.
If you’ve got a steady hand, a few weekends free, and some patience then honestly id say go for it. But remember, bad paint jobs can also lower value.
So if you don’t really like painting and you have a bit of extra money you can spare then I would say invest in a painter or wait until you have the money to do that.
Because there is no point uplifting your home for a few weeks and going to all that effort for it to look worse than before.
So, Is It Worth It?
Absolutely. A good paint job is one of the cheapest ways to increase your home’s market value. It’s quick and it’s relatively easy. A fresh new coat of paint can really change the way that people look at our home,, not only buyers but neighbours and friends and family.
Even if you’re not selling yet, painting is a smart investment. Your future self will thank you. A fresh new space doesn’t just add value for a buyer. It adds value to your life.
And hey, if you increase your home’s value in the process? That’s the cherry on top.
