Seeking the right shade of white wall paint with rich, timber floors

14 days ago

I am preparing my house for sale and the Agent has suggested a re-paint of the internal walls to brighten and freshen up. Currently I have Dulux Natural White as I prefer warm whites as i have rich, warm, Spotted Gum timber floors which throw a lot of warmth. My down lights are also warm. However, due to this sometimes the walls appear cream in the rooms without a lot of natural light.

The Agent has suggested to use the favourite Lexicon Half/Quarter to brighten up. Personally I don’t like the blue/grey tones of Lexicon and am unsure of how this would look against the warm timber floors. Will it be too much of a contrast or will it compliment the timber floors? Has anyone used Lexicon against these darker, rich timber floors? Can anyone suggest a bright, warm white paint colour? My house in QLD has a Balinese resort feel, its not a contemporary modern home. Or maybe i just stick to the Natural White and replace the down lights with cool white globes. in this competitive real estate market, I feel the ”hot” market will drive the price, not the shade of white on the walls. I am in a sought after location. Is a re-paint really necessary?

i have attached 2 photos - the first is the room currently with Natural White (looks cream). The 2nd one is from the Dulux Paint Online Simulator with Lexicon Quarter (looks grey)

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bigreader
14 days ago
I wouldn’t repaint. Just clean and declutter.
Kate
14 days ago
My sisters stager suggested they replace all globes with new natural daylight. This provided more even lighting throughout the house. Only repainted walls they couldn’t be cleaned up or damage hidden by artwork or furniture. Only investors will like a new paint job as they can’t offset cost before first rental. A stager can be worth investment
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wendyec
14 days ago
Lexicon half definitely has a blue tone but lexicon quarter doesn’t seem to, it is more a clean white. I have lexicon quarter walls with a dark tan leather couch, similar to the darker boards on your floor and it works well. Also have some antique timber furniture with more of the yellow tone and also work well with the lexicon quarter. I’ve had regular comments from visitors loving the white walls! Your walls appear to be in good condition so don’t need to be painted, however fresh white is really appealing to buyers and can definitely increase interest in a property. Potentially the effort of painting can result in a quicker sale and a better price.
dreamer
14 days ago
Agree with others only repaint the walls if they are dirty and need painting, if your area is a “hot” market. However a freshly painted home is very inviting. And new owners will be pleased that the painting is already completed. I like Dulux snowy mountain, which looks great with any colour timber. For me, from your photo, it’s the dark artwork and furniture which is making the room unappealing, not the paint. You definitely need to lighten the room either with accessories, or new artwork and furniture, or painting. Have a look at the other homes you are competing against, and make yours better if required. The real estate agent should be giving the best advice for your area…..I hope.
dreamer
14 days ago
And I prefer the lighter wall colour from the visualiser, against your furniture.
Meg J
Original Author
14 days ago
I did forget to mention I am getting it staged with lighter furniture. It was just about the wall colour against the timber floors and if it was necessary if getting staged. About $6000 to paint the whole house to just go from natural white to a cool white. Changing lights would be a much more economical option!
dreamer
14 days ago
Your probably paying enough to stage the house, I would just change the lights. Only you know your total budget and whether the home will sell for a decent profit to cover the staging and painting cost.

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