How a Fresh Coat of Paint Can Brighten Your Home After the Holidays
Just like your New Year’s resolutions signal a brand-new chapter in your life, a fresh coat of paint in your home can signify positive new beginnings. Eliminating scuffs, scratches, and chips (including all the new ones ushered in by family and guests over the holidays) with a professional post-holiday paint refresh is one of the simplest ways to modernize and invigorate your space.
At Anderson Painting, our team of professional local contractors combines the highest quality services with technical expertise to deliver a fresh new canvas that instantly elevates your furnishings and décor.
Read on to find out how the right paint project can help you start the new year feeling great about your home while impressing neighborhood admirers.
Can You Paint Interior Walls in Winter?
Yes! Winter is a great time for interior paint projects. Unlike exterior painting, interior painting in winter benefits from consistent indoor temperatures, with North Carolina humidity completely absent. This helps expedite drying times and enhances smooth adhesion.
And let’s not forget that January and February are generally quieter months for paint contractors, so you’ll have plenty of scheduling flexibility for more efficient timelines.
Popular Paint Colors and Ideas
North Carolina paint trends are shifting away from dark silvery-gray toward more modern, warmer tones and cooler neutrals. Softer pastels and other airy palettes are very popular for their capacity to create bright, cheerful interiors, while timeless neutrals like greige, creamy whites, and warm beiges are appealing for their polished, upscale feel. These tones work with any décor style and can even reflect light, making your rooms feel larger and grander.
Warmer hues such as soft yellows and sun-baked peach add instant personality without overwhelming a space. Nature-inspired colors like sage green, blue-green, and warm terracotta bring a sense of calm and balance, as though they’re pulling the outdoors in.
For added drama, consider incorporating deeper tones, such as teal, forest green, or charcoal. These are fantastic choices for home offices, bedrooms, and powder rooms.
A new trend poised to take off in the coming year is color drenching. This is where walls, trim, and even ceilings are painted in the same color for a seamless, immersive look. Textured finishes such as soft, matte limewash are also gaining traction, adding depth, movement, and unexpected sophistication to interior spaces.
For a striking contrast that’s great for kitchens, pair earthy tones with natural wood tones and woven textures, juxtaposing dark cabinetry (like French Roast or Leather Saddle Brown) against lighter walls.
Areas in Your Home That May Need a Refresh
January and February are both perfect times to rethink how your home feels inside and how it looks now that the season’s decorations have been removed.
High-traffic areas like entryways, hallways, and stairwells (zones that tend to show the most wear first) may need a fresh coat of paint to elevate the rest of your space without painting entire rooms.
Kitchens, the heart of the home and one of the biggest drivers of resale value, are where smudges and unexplained spots and scratches are hard to hide. A new coat of paint makes any kitchen look like a chef-inspired space that leapt straight off the pages of House & Home. If it’s been over five years since you painted your kitchen, it might be due for an update.
Your bathrooms are another key area to focus on. A revitalized guest bathroom, powder room, or ensuite makes your home feel welcoming and well-maintained. A clean, updated bathroom also signals a well-cared-for home, boosting appeal if you’re planning to sell.
And don’t forget about those baseboards, moldings, and doors, where a fresh coat of paint can do wonders.
Does fresh paint increase home value? It sure does. Fresh interior paint signals meticulous maintenance and makes your home look move-in ready. According to some sources, updates like this can increase your ROI by 50-100%.
Whether you’re considering a calming neutral, soft white, cool gray, or the popular mocha mousse (the newest color trend), our professional painters work with a level of care and precision that ensures you enjoy beautifully revitalized interiors for years to come.
Cost-Efficient Post-Holiday Interior Paint Projects
At Anderson Painting, we help homeowners make the best decisions for their homes, maximizing budget performance and creating breathtaking spaces.
Our team understands how the unique architectural nuances of homes throughout Wilmington, Raleigh, and the Greater Triangle Area influence color choices, and we’ll help you select the shade that enhances your home’s distinctive features.
As we celebrate 20 years of providing the best interior and exterior paint services, as well as carpentry services and high-quality concrete floor coatings, we remain committed to a ‘good enough is not enough’ standard. We do things right, completing each project with efficiency and integrity, and striving to surpass all client expectations.
Now is the perfect time to brighten your home with a post-holiday paint refresh. Get in touch with the experts at Anderson Painting for your free estimate today.
