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DD's bedroom is bright orange; if I'm selling do I need to repaint it?

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katymac · 03/02/2017 17:42

She's moved out so she doesn't really care

But I'd rather not bother unless it makes a big difference

What does everyone think?

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redfairy · 03/02/2017 19:14

Definitely paint it. I think people would be put off by it. The room would look much bigger.

tooclosetocall · 03/02/2017 19:14

Yes paint over. Give sellers an idea of what the house would be for them. Light walls do this far easier than dark painted or even wallpapered walls.
Personally I wouldn't mind this as I love DIY but not everyone wants to do work just before or after a house move. It could put off potential buyers.

GreatScot8 · 03/02/2017 19:18

Paint it to at least make it bearable to interested buyers.

Houses in my area are hideously overpriced as is, so if I walked into a house that needed repainting immediately (ditto new carpet, fencing, carport/garage etc), I'd walk away as it's just getting more and more expensive .

SheepyFun · 03/02/2017 20:07

Wouldn't bother me, but our neighbours told me that they had painted a bedroom blue in their previous house (I never saw it, so can't comment on the shade), and they struggled to sell until they painted it white. We live in an area where house prices are mad and houses usually sell quickly - it made a surprisingly large difference to them.

BillyButtfuck · 03/02/2017 20:49

Leave it. Honestly people will probably decorate anyway to their own tastes.

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katymac · 03/02/2017 21:28

Well when it's completely clear I'll rephotograph it (but it might take me a few weeks)

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JustWantToBeDorisAgain · 03/02/2017 22:49

Look on eBay for cheap 2nd hand curtains, really that and a paint job will make a difference!

Dowser · 04/02/2017 21:14

Charity shops sell curtains really cheaply.
I would paint it.id go for white. Calm and peaceful.
I put my daughter off a house that was all horrible bold colours.

dotdotdotmustdash · 04/02/2017 22:56

I don't think many people think it would put them off, but there's probably a subconscious thought that niggles in the back of the viewer's brain saying "crap, I'll have to paint that room before I can relax in this house". It might be enough to sway an undecided buyer towards another house.

I would paint it.

EmmaC78 · 04/02/2017 23:00

I would definately paint it and buy some neutral colour bedding and curtains. I could not put up with that colour for long and as some PP's have said it would niggle at the back of my mind that I would have the hassle of painting as soon as I moved in.

Dowser · 05/02/2017 10:09

The house my daughter went for was a very pale cream throughout when the sun came through it had a lovely golden glow that just seem to say ' choose me'
There literally wasn't anything to do to it.
They moved in with 3 kids and a boat load of stuff that went into all the rooms, bedrooms, kitchen cupboards. The whole caboodle.

They were done in a weekend.

That's what a lot of buyers want . Easy, hassle and stress free. Unless they are buying a fixer upper. Moving is stressful enough.

Not having to put stuff in the rooms , knowing you're going have to shift it all to get rid of a gold colour you don't like.

I've been looking at smaller bungalows and when I see the horrible, dated decor in some of them, I just think, no, I can't face that. I'll stick with my nice neutral white one.
Any gains on downsizing would go on a complete refurb.

Dowser · 05/02/2017 10:09

Gold...bold

Finola1step · 05/02/2017 10:17

It really depends on how the housing market is working in your area. If houses on your road are selling like hot cakes, don't bother. If, as in almost all areas, the market has slowed, then paint.

It also depends on who you are realistically likely to sell to. Will you be marketing the house as a family home all ready to move into or more of a project house?

wowfudge · 05/02/2017 10:21

Remove the corner shelves - they must be screwed onto the battens? You can always leave the battens and just paint them. The balanced shelf should go too - anything which is a bit of bodge you should remove. If anyone viewing touches or moves something which isn't properly fixed, they will wonder what else needs sorting out so don't take that risk.

AtiaoftheJulii · 05/02/2017 10:21

Back in the seventies we moved into a house with a tangerine bedroom - my brother (5) loved it and kept it until he eventually left home!

I'd obviously empty it and probably put in neutral curtains and bedding, but I'm not sure I'd bother painting it. Don't people just want to decorate the bedrooms to their own taste anyway, which is unlikely to be white or magnolia?

thenewaveragebear1983 · 06/02/2017 12:00

You might be able to tone it down a bit with accessories, like white frames with light pictures in etc, clear all the clutter obviously, and replace the green and orange curtains? Our recent purchase was banana yellow throughout the downstairs. It didn't put us off because it was bright and tidy but my goodness, it has taken a few coats to cover it. I can still see it shining through the White

If it's one of your 'double' rooms I would probably bite the bullet and paint it cream.

snowgirl1 · 06/02/2017 12:07

I'd paint it if I were you. And I'd take the curtains down - I think it would be better without any curtains, than with very bright, quite dated ones.

mrsenasharples · 06/02/2017 12:09

Yes definitely

Viviene · 07/02/2017 05:56

It wouldn't put me off. I hate boring magnolia walls and would always decorate before moving anyway.
Otherwise you end up living in the same boring, magnolia house for your whole life - what's the point of moving if you have to keep everything neutral for the next buyer?

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katymac · 08/02/2017 12:41

The whole room is now under discussion; should we get rid of the single bed & put a double in

& either flat pack the wardrobe and use an alcove as a hangins rail or see if I can still fit it in

Big job! So I am thinking about it

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TheMysteriousJackelope · 08/02/2017 12:45

We had an unusual paint scheme in our last house. We told anyone viewing that we would repaint and they could choose the color, so made it a selling point. The house sold in under a week.

thenewaveragebear1983 · 08/02/2017 12:56

I think the current advice from the likes of Phil spencer et al, is that if it's a double room it should have a double bed in it. I don't know how true this is; if it's a large room that would clearly take a double then I'd imagine buyers could see that. I suppose if it's quite small then it might be worth showing that it is actually big enough (but then may look cramped?)

Briette · 08/02/2017 13:14

I think it's gorgeous and houses with unusual colours or features stick in my mind better when I'm looking at loads and loads of similar listings. I passionately hate magnolia and removed every trace of it the moment I was able to redecorate my current house. It makes houses look like rented accommodation rather than homes, to me.

We had a single bedroom with no bed in it when we were showing people around and a lot of people wondered whether one would actually fit (it would) so if you can pop a double bed in there as a demonstration it will probably help people out.

bojorojo · 08/02/2017 14:46

Hi Katy. Just think what they would advise on the tv programmes about selling houses!

Make it look spacious
Busy people do not always have time to decorate and certainly not everyone wants to. You cut out potential buyers if they must decorate. (Most buyers will not want orange)
Lighter colours give an illusion of space. Orange does the opposite!
If a buyer wants to redecorate over your neutral scheme, they can.
Put in a bed that is commensurate with the bedroom size. It will look spacious with a single bed. If a double fills the room, avoid that.
Have a wardrobe, drawers and bedside table/s. Nothing else.
Make sure carpet is clean and serviceable. If not so hot, buy a rug.
Dress the bed with white or very modern bed linen - nothing quirky or childish if it is not a child's room.
Ditch those curtains. White linen/voile panel would be cheap and easy and look great.

You wan the photos to look good and you want a buyer. You want the best price. Don't give buyers the chance to get ££££ off because you didn't do a few cheap changes.

Good luck!

Eastpoint · 08/02/2017 14:50

Dulux Trade white will only need 2 coats. Costs slightly more so depends whether you have more time/health or money.

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