If you’re looking to sell your house, it is important to pay attention to the color trends of past eras. This will help you determine if your home can be sold. Here are some tips to help guide you.
The Earthy 70’s
Wood tones and earth tones were the mainstays of the seventies. You can see old photos of homes if you are unsure. You will see a lot of wood paneling. What about the floor? What color is that shag carpet? Or perhaps you had green carpeting? Let’s move on to the kitchen. Remember the avocado green appliances? Was it Brown or Harvest Gold? You could bet that the flooring was a rugged design and included greens, oranges, and browns. If your home still has the 1970’s look, it may be time to move to the next decade. You can leave the Brady Bunch home.
Pastel 80’s
Your buyer may not notice your 80s decor. In fact, you might not be aware of it. Is your home like the set for The Golden Girls? Watch some old shows and pay attention to your decor to see if your home looks dated. It doesn’t matter if you watch the Cosby Show or Different Strokes. If your home looks similar, it may be time to update. The wood theme was big in those days. These clues are usually easy to spot. Large overstuffed pastels and floral furniture are often dead giveaways. In the 1980s and 1990s, brightly polished brass was a popular choice. The 80’s home furniture was too big and heavy and was not practical. But the kitchens of the ’90s saw a shift and were now available in County blue and other similar colors. Oak furniture was also in fashion, in every room of the house, including the kitchen. It was also common to pair oak and brass together.
The Hunter Green and Burgundy 90
Someone decided to switch from bright and sunny pastels to cooler, darker shades like Hunter green and Burgundy. These shaded colors were everywhere, from king-size flat sheets to curtains to wall color, furniture, and even wallpaper. Designers didn’t realize how difficult it was to neutralize this color scheme. It is also hard to match it with other colors that are not in the same group. What does this all mean for buyers? This means that if they don’t have neutral furniture, they might have difficulty matching your decor in their home. If your home is stuck in this time warp, you can probably get a can of paint to fix it. You may need to consider more costly measures if this does not work. This color scheme can be transferred to your flooring and solid surfaces. You will need to spend a lot of money to fix it.
We would like to believe that if a buyer is passionate about my home, then they will make the necessary changes. However, buyers often see “changes” as more money. If a buyer feels they need to spend an extra 5-10 thousand dollars to update your home, they may as well consider a home that is less expensive. Think like the buyer when you’re selling your home. If you are looking to sell your house, it is important to let go of your attachments. You will end up wasting your time and be stuck with the same little piece of nostalgia year after year.
