The Best Paint Colors to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

June 26, 2025

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter—and paint plays a huge role in that. A fresh coat of paint not only makes your space look clean and well-cared for, but choosing the right colors can actually increase your home’s market value and help it sell faster.



At Guevara Painting & Cleaning Services, we’ve worked with homeowners, realtors, and staging experts all over Austin, TX, to get homes looking picture-perfect before they hit the market. In this blog, we’re sharing the top paint color choices that can help you get the most bang for your buck.

1. Stick to Timeless Neutrals

If you’re painting to sell, neutral tones are your best friend. They create a clean slate that allows buyers to picture themselves in the space.
Our go-to colors:

  • Soft white (like Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster & Benjamin Moore)
  • Light beige or greige (gray + beige combo)
  • Warm taupe
  • Pale gray

These shades make your home feel brighter, bigger, and more inviting—especially in photos.

2. Use Cool Tones in Bedrooms

Bedrooms should feel calm and peaceful. That’s why cool tones like soft blue, gentle gray, or even muted green work wonders.

Buyers want to walk in and feel at ease—and the right color palette can deliver that serene, relaxing vibe.

3. Refresh the Kitchen with Warm Whites or Light Grays

Kitchens are a selling point, so don’t overlook them! If your kitchen walls are bold or dated, swap them for something soft and clean like:

  • Creamy white
  • Pale gray
  • Greige (again—a classic!)

These tones make your kitchen look newer and allow cabinets and countertops to shine.

4. Bathrooms: Keep it Light and Clean

Bathrooms are small spaces, so light colors help them feel bigger. Choose off-white, soft gray, or pale blue to make bathrooms look fresh and updated.

💡 Pro Tip: A bright white trim around a pale gray wall adds a spa-like feel. Perfect for impressing potential buyers!

5. Curb Appeal: Don’t Forget the Exterior!

The outside of your home is the first thing buyers see. A faded or peeling exterior can be an instant turn-off, even before they step inside.

Popular exterior colors that sell include:

  • Classic white with black trim
  • Warm beige or greige
  • Light gray with white accents
  • Muted olive green or slate blue



💬 Not sure what fits your home style? We offer free consultations to help you choose the perfect combination.

Bonus Tips:

  • Avoid overly bold colors. While you may love a red dining room, buyers might not.
  • Repaint trim and baseboards. A clean white trim makes everything feel polished.
  • Consider low-VOC or eco-friendly paints. They’re healthier and more attractive to buyers with kids or pets.


Let Guevara Painting Help You Sell Faster

Whether you’re listing a cozy bungalow or a modern home in a master-planned community, our team at Guevara Painting & Cleaning Services is ready to help you make a lasting impression.


We know what sells in the Austin market, and we work quickly and carefully to make your home look its best—inside and out.


📞 Schedule a free painting estimate today and let’s get your home market-ready!
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