In article , "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:

My shop has white walls. Nice and bright. In a house, they remind me of
the cheap rental units that get painted every time the last tenant skips
town.

Never had white walls in the house, never will. We tend towards pastels
rather than dark, rich colors.

This really isn't complicated. When you live in a place,
paint it whatever color *you* like.

When you come to sell, repaint it off-white (pale beige).
The place will sell faster and you'll get a better price.
Beige is "warmer" than pure white, which looks "cold".
People want to feel warm and cozy in their homes. This
is all well understood by good builders and realtors. They
have turned into science -- no guesswork required.

Aside from the color itself, a *fresh* coat of paint will
always help sell a home. Maybe buyers shouldn't be so
superficial but the fact is... they are.

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