Choosing the right paint colors can be tough, especially if you’re planning to sell your home within the next few years. It’s vital that you go with colors that will make your home look attractive to potential buyers, but it can be hard to know what those colors are without asking an expert first. For this article, we surveyed real estate agents and asked them to tell us about the most effective paint colors in kitchens for sale. Here’s what they had to say…
What are the top kitchen paint colors?
HGTV is not the only resource for finding the best kitchen paint colors, according to one expert. If you are in the midst of preparing your home for sale, here are paint colors that might come in handy. And if these don’t work for you, the experts at HGTV have an even more extensive list of top-rated shades. It’s no wonder real estate agents make recommendations about what color to paint your kitchen when it comes time to sell. They want homes to stand out and be appealing on the market so they can sell them faster and get their commission!
Kitchens with island benchtops
Trey Hughes, a renowned artist, offers insight on the best colors to paint your kitchen with an island benchtop. His favorite color? Sky blue. The most popular neutral choice among real estate agents is cream, which reflects light and makes kitchens feel more spacious and inviting. White can be too bright, making it difficult to cook or enjoy meals in the space. Greige (a mix of gray and beige) is also very popular among homeowners seeking a classic look that won’t date quickly.
Kitchens with white cabinetry
The trendiest color is white, but at the same time, it’s the least practical color, says Jenny Kraft, who owns Love and Live in Portola Valley. That goes for both buyers and sellers. (HGTV) Most homeowners are better off choosing from classic neutrals like black, cream or light brown. These colors are versatile enough to compliment any taste or style of kitchen and don’t show dirt as easily as lighter colors.
Kitchens with dark wood cabinets
If you have dark wood cabinets, we recommend using lighter shades in your kitchen’s walls and trim. This will allow the warmth of the wood cabinets to show through and make your kitchen feel cozier. You can also paint contrasting colors like white or green on ceilings and upper walls or a bold color in an accent wall in order to draw attention away from traditional dark wood cabinetry.
Kitchens with black cabinets
It’s no secret that homeowners can go bold with their kitchens and paint colors. In fact, Sherwin-Williams’ annual Color of the Year is traditionally an edgy hue that takes consumers by surprise. To get some insight on what colors sell in home resales, we contacted real estate agents from across the country to see which colors are hot on kitchen cabinets these days. When picking a color scheme for your dream kitchen, consider these tried-and-true favorites…
White kitchens
White kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances create an open and airy space that appeals to buyers. With minimal design work required (choosing your wall color) you will have a fast turnaround on selling your home.
*What’s the best way to paint my kitchen so it can sell quickly? White kitchens tend to get more potential buyers than kitchens with other colors since they’re appealing and spacious.
Gray kitchens
The most popular color? Gray. You won’t see any other color in the top five favorites, with options ranging from creamy dove gray and soft denim blue-gray to deep charcoal and steel. And while white kitchens are also common, and arguably easier to keep clean, they don’t stand out in photographs quite as much as lighter colors do—especially not against natural wood or darker floors.
