Trying to wrap up my last week's topic on paint, not sure if today I'll succeed!

Here’s where my opinion is really going to vary from the “norm.” So with this disclaimer, I’ll proceed.

Stagers recommend neutral interior tones such as a “bone” wall color and a “white” trim—basically a bright white trim with a wall base that has a touch of tan in it. We use this paint scheme for most rental property interiors, and it is a good choice for the majority.

One thing that I’ve seen over the years–maybe it’s just a coincidence–but when we have listed homes with decorator interior paint schemes, they’ve sold quickly and usually with multiple offers. Overall, I would recommend keeping to the light and bright theme as much as possible, but there is something to be said about use of dramatic color to provide accents. Taking one small wall in a dining room, family room, or bedroom and painting a bold, darker color to accent furnishing colors or drapery colors can bring a room to life.

Faux paint is another great way for the creative-brained do-it-yourselfers to add life to “ordinary” rooms. There’s many options I call “faux paint.” There’s your true faux paint done with sponging or ragging two to three colors in layers. There area also other products like Bellagio and Venician Plaster (these two I’ve used in several rooms) that are textured products that can be done alone or with multiple colors.

More tomorrow….