By Beth Benner, October 1, 2024
As we head into the third quarter of this year, it’s time to look ahead to 2025! If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to prepare it for next year’s market.
A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to give your home a modern, updated feel, and color trends play a huge role in setting the tone. The colors of the year for 2025 are all about boldness and expression. Think vibrant hues that make a statement, like deep jewel tones or striking, high-contrast combinations. These colors often reflect a desire for creativity and individuality, encouraging us to embrace our unique styles. Let’s explore some of the standout shades that could transform your space and make it market-ready.
The Power of Purple
Glidden’s Purple Basil is such a captivating choice for their color of the year! Its rich, welcoming tone can really transform a space, adding depth and warmth. Whether used as an accent wall, in furniture, or decor, it can seamlessly blend with both traditional and modern styles. Pairing it with neutral colors or metallics could enhance its vibrancy, while earth tones can create a cozy, grounded feel. How do you envision incorporating Purple Basil into your space?
A Touch of Tranquility
Is purple too bold for you? Quietude from Sherwin-Williams seems like a perfect choice for creating serene and calming environments. Its soft sage hue with a hint of blue can really enhance the tranquility of a space, making it ideal for both interiors and exteriors. Whether it’s in a cozy living room or a peaceful garden, this color seems versatile and timeless. No wonder HGTV named it their color of the year! Could Quietude make its way into your home?
The Perfect Backdrop
For more neutral tones, a classic white never goes out of style. White paint is a timeless choice that can make a space feel bright, airy, and open. It serves as a perfect backdrop for any decor style, allowing other colors and textures to shine. Plus, it’s versatile enough to work in both modern and traditional settings. I’ve always loved Pure White and Alabaster, both from Sherwin-Williams.
Ready to give your home a refresh before listing it next year? Whether you’re leaning toward vibrant hues or timeless neutrals, I’d love to help you get your home in top shape for a successful sale. Reach out to me today for expert advice on prepping your home. I’m happy to recommend a painting contractor, help advise on the perfect paint colors, and provide support in tackling those final touches that will wow potential buyers in 2025!
Beth Benner
Broker | OR & WA
She/Her
Beth has over 19 years of experience spanning more than 500 transactions during her career as a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington. In 2023, she earned a spot among the REAL Producers Top 100 producing agents in Portland out of more than 8,000 licensed brokers and she has also maintained her status in the top 5% of all Oregon brokers for eight consecutive years.
Beth is proud to have cultivated her client base on the referrals of the many happy homeowners she’s worked with over the years and through professional relationships with lawyers, conservators, and fiduciaries. She deeply cares about each of her clients and approaches her job as a long-term commitment, aiming to help them make the best investment. Beth is also a local real estate investor, leveraging her expertise and knowledge of the market to make sound investment decisions.
She is a lifelong Portlander and has volunteered with Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels delivery, SW Portland Little League, and serves as an elementary school classroom volunteer. Beth is a devoted mom to three active kids and in her free time, she loves hiking, reading, traveling, wine tasting, and cheering for the Portland Thorns as a season ticket holder.
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- Licensed Broker in Oregon for 19 years and Washington for 17 years
- 48 total personal transactions in 2023
- Multiple investor and repeat/referral clients
- #1 Individual broker at LRR in 2020
- Top 100 of all OR brokers in 2023
- Top 5% of all OR brokers for 8 years
- PMAR Masters Circle Diamond Platinum Member 2016-2023
- Licensed in OR & WA
- T: 503-819-2885
- bethbenner@livingroomre.com
