TIP #2 EXTERIOR COLORS ARE OKAY IF YOU'RE CAREFUL When it comes to the exterior colors, I have pretty strong opinions. These opinions often differ from those of someone else, whose name I won’t mention but who is my co-host on the show and super-tall, dark, and handsome (hint: his picture appears to the right). I like to use color on homes
to make them stand out, whereas my counter- part is an always-neutral exterior kind of guy. I like a blue house or a green house here or there if the neighborhood is right.
What Works: Use color on the exterior of the
house if the neighborhood has a mix of architecture. If the entire neighborhood is just one or two colors, that is not the right neighborhood for exterior color.
KEN CORSINI
“Wow” Factor: If you must use grey or white on the exterior of a home, remem- ber that the front door can still be a showstopper! Front doors (for outside pops of color, like the one to the left) and kitchen islands (for inside ones) are both easily changed if the homeowner doesn’t like them, so they are ideal places to make a splash.
TIP #3 DON'T BE AFRAID TO PLAY WITH TEXTURE AND TRIM Texture provides variety without a lot of com- mitment to color or a specific style, so you can still appeal to a broad buyer base. Adding texture and trim is also not very expensive. You can always tile a wall, create a wainscoting or beadboard, or add a brick texture. What Works: Tile a wall, create a wainscoting or beadboard, or add a brick texture. “Wow” Factor: If you want to go with wallpaper, which can be lovely, go with a textured paper instead of a floral or a pattern. I have even used vinyl papers to give a wallpaper look without wallpaper commitment. •
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Colorful tiles behind the stove add interest to the room without overwhelming it.
Anita Corsini has been investing with her husband, Ken, since 2003. They are the co-founders of Red Barn Homes and the co-stars of HGTV’s Flip or Flop: Atlanta. Learn more at RedBarnHomes.com or follow Anita @anitacorsini on Twitter and Instagram, and watch the Season 2 premier on October 11, 2018, at 9 p.m. eastern.
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