Before and After Interior Paint Colors

“Do you think we can find paint ideas on Pinterest?” The fact that my husband knew how to use Pinterest in a sentence made me so happy. My mother still struggles with the correct pronunciation. So, “Yes, I think we can find paint ideas on Pinterest.” Which got me thinking about the power of paint in my own house with a look back at a few before and after interior paint colors around my house. 

You, ready? 

As a Realtor, I remind sellers that paint holds a lot of power in a room. Paint has the power to turn off or engage potential buyers when they walk through the front door.

Realtor Tip: The same can be said for tchotchke and toilet seat covers.

Paint can overpower the “bones” or the “energy” of the home. 

I speak from personal experience too.  Heavy, dated walls make rooms feel dark and clutter.

Paint can accent a feature wall or an office, but it can also scream the not so great details of a home’s interior.

Before and After Interior Paint Colors

You know those details that make funny stories or start a conversation at a buyer. I wonder who talked about our basement bonus room after they left our Christmas party? 

Then and now …

Then …

and now…

Our family room then …

and our family room now. Still working on it!

and now….

An upper bedroom then …

and now. With a more sophisticated, college age shade of navy with a side of Revere Pewter.

And, an upper bathroom… before

to a softer shade of silver. Here is the complete before and after of this bathroom remodel.

What do you think? What room won the best before and after contest? Thank you for stopping by! Please follow along on my Instagram.