Is Grey Always the Best Choice for Interiors (???)

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Is Grey Always the Best Choice for Interiors (???)

Scott Mac
Austin, TX · Member since 2019 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes

So many people are on the Grey bandwagon when it comes to painting interior walls (I am too).

But Sherwin-Williams has come out this year what they think might be new trends for apartments.

Browns and Greens it looks like.

Do you have any thoughts on these possible trends and their use in getting a potential renter to sign on the dotted line (???)

What are your thoughts on this for class (B) and Class (C) apartments and renters (???)

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Matthew Irish-JonesBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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@Scott Mac we go white walls and white trim. Everything is brighter and always looks light and roomy with marketing photos

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  • Matthew Irish-JonesBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    One other example.  We changed to lighter floors after this renovation.  They seem to rent quickly and fly off the shelf so we will keep this color trend and material combo until the market tell us something different. 

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  • Keely Aldinger
    Boston, MA · Member since 2019 · 26 posts · 14 votes
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    I think the most important aspect is that the paint tone chosen is neutral (same for flooring). So that all furniture and decor will match for the tenants…keeps it open to the maximum number of potential occupants

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  • Keely Aldinger
    Boston, MA · Member since 2019 · 26 posts · 14 votes
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    @Joe Splitrock white is a bit tricky though and looks very different (warm or cool) depending on the light that apartments get. I haven’t seen many ppl who are not extremely design interested/motivated get white “right” in a way most others appreciate it. So while white is definitely on its way in, choosing the correct white is daunting and not for the unenthusiastic or aesthetically challenged. It’s not a “safe” color choice

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  • Curt Smith
    Rental Property Investor · Clarkston, GA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Matthew Irish-Jones what a bad functioning kitchen! The stove and fridge need to be flipped!

    Cooking on the stove needs wirk surface on both sides of the stove. fridges can be away from counters, even opposed side of the kitchen, but not the stove. Do yiu cook? :)

    Flip those appliances, please.

    But yes the white walls are good for a small room.

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  • Amanda JacobellisBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Southern California · Member since 2020 · 96 posts · 43 votes
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    I like the blue. Haha I think this is kind of a silly question because there is no ALWAYS. I usually design to my client and or architecture of the space or a mood I am trying to create. 

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  • Peter Philando
    Rental Property Investor · Hollywood, FL · Member since 2015 · 156 posts · 93 votes
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    Yes = Sherman Williams Agreeable Gray. It's always available because HD/Lowes can mix it and I/contractor never have to guess about the paint color. It's beautiful in pictures. I will rock that gray until someone proves that it does not work anymore. I rent and sell houses and those ALWAYS work, why would I waste time on this

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  • Allen Williams
    Realtor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2019 · 95 posts · 87 votes
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    @Scott Mac

    I like and use agreeable grey types or silverpointe just from the standpoint it’s clean to me and makes the place look and feel bigger. Interesting about the browns and greens though, thanks for sharing!

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  • Jair Esquivel
    Rental Property Investor · Reno, NV · Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 2 votes
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    In my opinion grey has always been a safe color to choose. It has a modern look if that is what you are going for. If you want to be a bit more bold you could go with the olive color.

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  • Matthew Irish-JonesBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Curt Smith should I move the fridge into the bedroom do we can build counter top space for the stove?

    Pre existing gas lines and electric outlets decide the location of the stove and fridge unless the guy paying the bill wants to pay to have them moved.

    Hell no I don’t cook I’m busy running a business.

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  • Chris North
    Member since 2021 · 5 posts · 2 votes
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    @Scott Mac I think it depends on your location. I love gray but all of the condos at my beach are all beach themed. I see a lot of blues and yellows here. (Ocean city, MD)

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  • Chris Prichard
    Real Estate Agent · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 34 votes
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    @Scott Mac photographer, investor and real estate agent here. I try to paint my walls in neutral colors. They are much easier to photograph than colored walls, which can cause color casts.

    Also, don’t want a color to clash with tenants furniture/style.

    For modernization, I prefer to play with light fixtures.

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  • Michael Plante
    Deland, FL · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    SW wants to sell more paint.   If they say the trend is now green and blue etc they can get people to repaint their perfectly good grey walls

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  • Joe SplitrockPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 18k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Keely Aldinger:

    @Joe Splitrock white is a bit tricky though and looks very different (warm or cool) depending on the light that apartments get. I haven’t seen many ppl who are not extremely design interested/motivated get white “right” in a way most others appreciate it. So while white is definitely on its way in, choosing the correct white is daunting and not for the unenthusiastic or aesthetically challenged. It’s not a “safe” color choice

     Honestly, ever color can be tricky. Even using tan, beige, grey, etc. there are a thousand choices and lighting will change the color. White is probably the most common color used in apartments. Arguably it is boring and plain, but that is the point. Nothing clashes with white. There was a discussion a while back on BP and people proposed some nice whites and greys. For those of us that are aesthetically challenged, just lean on others recommendations. You can also ask at the paint store what the most popular color is.

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  • David Krulac
    Mechanicsburg, PA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    We used Sherwin Williams "First Star" a light gray.  Previously we used  SW "Lulled Beige".

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