How to Use 2025 Colour Trends to Capture Buyer Interest
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One of the most overlooked aspects to do this is through new paint and accent colours. So, where do you look for inspiration? Emerging colour trends. These hues allow you to refresh a property that aligns with what homebuyers seek.
Buyers subconsciously react to the colours they see, gravitating toward particular hues and forming opinions about the space within mere seconds. A good rule of thumb is to follow the 60-30-10 rule - 60% of the space is a dominant colour, 30% is a secondary colour, and the remaining 10% is for accents. Here’s more context about colour psychology in real estate.
A home’s exterior sets the tone before a buyer even steps inside. Neutral and earthy tones often create a sense of stability, while brighter accents add personality. Colour choices that seem objectionable are less likely to impress buyers.
Colour influences how big, inviting or calming a space feels. For example, lighter hues make rooms feel more expansive, while warm tones create a cosy atmosphere. The fun thing is that you can paint each room depending on its function or tie it all together with a single colour palette.
When staging a home for sale, incorporating the latest colour trends makes the property feel modern and move-in ready. The right combinations highlight architectural features, define spaces and enhance the overall flow of the home.
Every year, the design community and colour enthusiasts worldwide buzz around specific colours to represent the shifting trends, lifestyles and influences. This year’s standout hues include:
● Warm, vibrant red
● Every shade of brown
● Muted blue
● Velvety violet
● Deep black
● Dark slate
These phenomenal colours will surely bring life to your home, helping you attract home shoppers.
The exterior of your home is the first thing buyers see, and it needs to make an impact. Here are some suggestions:
● Neutral base, bold accents: For the main exterior, stick to warm grays, off-whites or neutrals. When it comes to roofing, neutral colours remain the most popular choice for homebuyers. An off-white home benefits from brick red doors or deep blue shutters for a striking contrast yet timeless feel.
● Modernise the front door: Paint it a trendy, earthy maroon shade to give it character, while a neutral deep brown gives it a classic look. For a moody and dramatic appeal, do the hardware in a textured black finish.
● Coordinate landscaping with colour schemes: Enhance visual harmony by planting flowers complementing the home’s colours. White flowers go well with the white trim of a dark, neutral exterior. Or go earthier with green shrubs matching terracotta brown walls.
Buyers want a home that feels both stylish and customizable. Colour trends help differentiate spaces while still maintaining flow. Below are some trends according to room type:
● Living room: A cool pastel blue shade opens light into the space and pairs well with more vibrant colours. If you want a more elegant space, deep purples take you there.
● Bedrooms: Warm browns make for a cosy and relaxing space, while serene blues make your bedroom restful.
● Kitchen and dining: Deep navy blues modernise a kitchen and give it a well-kept appearance. Earthy neutrals are a more homey option, giving the area a warm, lived-in feel.
● Home office spaces: Deep shades in small spaces pack a punch and make a home office feel like a proper work zone. Go for neutral darks for concentration and lights for creativity.
Staging the kitchen is a critical aspect of home selling. Painting your kitchen cabinets and other features can earn you about $6,000 more — proof that small updates make a big difference. However, if you’re not up to repainting, you can still introduce colours through soft furnishings like throw pillows and curtains and abstract artwork in bolder tones.
A fresh coat of paint using 2025’s trendiest colours makes a home feel modern and appealing to buyers. Whether through full-scale paint updates or subtle accent touches, leveraging colour trends is a simple yet powerful way to make your home stand out in the competitive real estate market.
About the Author: Evelyn Long is the Editor-in-Chief of Renovated Magazine and a writer passionate about sharing real estate tips with aspiring homeowners around the world. She regularly contributes to sites like the National Association of Realtors and Allioo.
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