Revamp your home this spring with essential tips from a design pro.

As the spring market approaches, homeowners are eager to refresh their spaces and ensure their properties stand out. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Irene McFadden from Dress For Less Walls about simple yet impactful ways to prepare your home. Here’s what we discussed:

Painting is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to transform your home. A fresh coat of paint can instantly modernize and brighten any space, making it more appealing to potential buyers. The key? Choosing the right colors.

Goodbye grays and beiges - the trend now leans towards bright, clean whites. Irene recommends shades like Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace, White Dove, and Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbound, Alabaster, and Shoji White. These colors add a fresh and inviting feel to any room.

“The key? Choosing the right colors.”

We recently refreshed a client's entire home in Snowbound, despite their initial reservations. The result? A significant enhancement of the space’s appeal, demonstrating the transformative power of the right paint choice.

Wallpaper removal can be daunting, but Irene offers a genius workaround. Instead of stripping old wallpaper, which risks damaging the walls, she suggests sealing, spackling, and painting over it. This method hides any trace of the old wallpaper, leaving a smooth, paint-ready surface.

Updating kitchen cabinets can be a game-changer for older kitchens or for those looking to personalize a newly purchased home. Painting cabinets can significantly brighten and refresh the kitchen without the hefty price tag of a full renovation. Professional execution is key to ensuring a lasting, high-quality finish.

Highlighting the impact of a well-chosen cabinet color, Irene and I shared the transformation of my own 30 year old kitchen using Benjamin Moore's Copley Gray. The update replaced outdated cherry cabinets with a modern, bright look, dramatically enhancing the kitchen’s appeal. I love it!

Refreshing your home for the spring market doesn’t require extensive renovations. Strategic updates like a fresh coat of paint, smart wallpaper handling, and cabinet makeovers can significantly elevate your home’s aesthetic and market value. Irene McFadden’s expert advice underscores the importance of these simple changes. Happy spring, and happy prepping! For further inquiries or tips, feel free to reach out to Irene or me. I’ll be happy to receive your calls or emails.