You have bought your first property, but now you want to turn your new house into your new home by adding some personal touches. The best way to do this in a relatively cost effective and easy way is by giving the home a new coat of paint.
Not having to move furniture around or cover it up will save a lot of time when painting.
Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says not only is it a fun and exciting project for new homeowners, but is also gives the home an updated, refreshed look.
He says just by adding a fresh coat of paint, the home will immediately seem cleaner, more welcoming and more like yours. He says according to home décor experts, the best time to paint the interior of a home is before moving in for a number of reasons.
Reduces the effort
It is far easier and less physically challenging to paint the inside of a home when there is no furniture in the way. Goslett says having an empty room will help you move around more freely and place a step-ladder in and around the home with far less effort.
He says painting after the furniture has been moved in will mean manoeuvring heavy objects around to get to hard to reach places.
Saves time
Not having to move furniture around or cover it up will save a lot of time when painting. There will also be a lot of time saved from not having to take down any art or pictures from the wall.
Saves money
Goslett says if the new homeowner is painting the home themselves there won’t be much money saved, however, if they have hired a professional painting contractor or some workers to do the job it can possibly save them in costs.
“The painters will be able to move from one room to the next far faster, which will save money if they have been contracted on a daily rate. Less time spent on the labour will essentially mean less money spent on labour costs.”
Protects your furniture
It is simple, if there is no furniture in the home, it can’t get ruined. Goslett says regardless of how careful the new homeowner or a painting contractor is when painting, there is always the chance that paint could spill or paint specks could find their way onto the furniture or into electrical appliances.
He says that could be a rather expensive fix depending on where the paint lands.
Decorating the home
This is particularly true if the homeowner has not yet bought any décor items for their new home. Having a specific colour palette to work from will make the process of decorating a room far easier, says Goslett.
He advises that if you are unsure when choosing paint colours, you should test several shades of the colour selections on the wall in a section of your new home. The painted area should be allowed to dry for 24 hours before viewing it, he says.
“View the colour swatches in the morning, noon and evening, as the colours will appear to be different tones depending on the time of day. This will give you the chance to compare the shades to see which one is best for you.”
Goslett says purchasing a new home is an exciting time and painting your home is a great way to express your individuality and ensure that your home reflects your sense of style and personality.