Flipping Design Advice

[Josie Stephens]

I’m flipping a 1950’s two story house that has beautiful hard wood floors. I’ve always done Greek villa white on walls/trim/doors to keep my flips neutral. I wanted to branch out and do trim/doors in accessible beige at 75%. I keep going back and forth if I should keep it plain as usual, or take a risk. Any input?

Also, how much time do you spend on design? There are so many options anymore for lights, vanities, etc. it seems I could search for days. I’m trying to streamline and make design decisions easier. Just wondering what’s worked for others! Thanks!

[Sultan Ali]

Josie, sounds like a great project! Personally, I think sticking with lighter neutrals is usually the safest bet for flips since it appeals to the widest pool of buyers. If you want to branch out, soft tones like accessible beige can still work well, especially with natural hardwoods, as long as it keeps the space feeling bright and clean.

On design, I try not to get too deep in the weeds - I’ll pick a handful of go-to finishes and fixtures that work across multiple projects. Having a “standard package” for paint, flooring, vanities, and lighting helps me save a lot of decision fatigue and keeps the look consistent.