Real Easy – Chronicles - The Color that Inhabits the Walls
The Color That Inhabits the Walls
It was a charming house in a traditional village in the Algarve, built more than fifty years ago, with a roof terrace and small windows in the eastern Algarve. When the current owners bought it, the façade was white, as tradition dictates, and the interior was full of antique details. They decided to renovate everything, keeping the structure, but leaving their mark. And, after months of renovations, they opted for a bold finishing touch: they painted the house in bright colors, hoping to highlight their new identity.
For a while, the vibrant color brought them joy. However, now that they have decided to sell it, they have begun to realize that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for the bold choice. Despite being a well-located, spacious property full of character, potential buyers were not attracted. "I like the house, but... The colors... ", they repeated.
The problem was not the quality of the works or the state of conservation. It was originality. Homes that are too personalized become difficult to sell, because it is difficult to imagine a house like ours when it intensely reflects someone else's taste. The families who visited wanted a traditional refuge to recover and customize to their style, not a house with such a striking color that it imposed itself as the protagonist of the scenery.
Old houses, with their aura of history and simplicity, are seen as blank canvases where future owners can project their own dreams. A neutral façade allows you to imagine everything that can be done, from small decorative details to large architectural interventions. It is this freedom of customization that many look for when buying real estate with character. When the identity of a house is very strong, it limits the possibilities, and this can reduce its attractiveness.
Therefore, after speaking with Real Easy, the owners decided to rethink the sale. They hired painters to return the façade to an elegant white, and discreetly painted the details with soft shades of blue and green, giving it a subtle charm but without overwhelming the look. The goal was not to erase his personal touch, but rather to allow any buyer to look at the house and feel that it had the potential to transform into something of its own.
As soon as the renovation was over, they began to notice the difference. More visits, more compliments, and, above all, more people expressing interest. The house was now once again a neutral but inviting canvas, where the traditional found a small touch of modernity without imposing barriers to what could be.
Because in the end, people are not just looking for a beautiful house. They are looking for a place where they can build their own vision. An exotic or extravagant home can be fantastic for those who own it, but for those who buy it, the real attraction is in the space to imagine and create something that really feels like their own.
Real Easy – to know how to sell your property. Talk to us and you will see everything in other colors.
Disclaimer: This story is inspired by real events and experiences, but has been adapted for entertainment purposes and contains fictional elements. Characters, locations and events were changed to preserve the privacy of those involved. Any resemblance to persons, living or deceased, or to actual events, is purely coincidental and should not be construed as an accurate description of actual facts.
