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Color Trends
6 min read
January 8, 2024

Best Paint Colors for Des Moines Homes

Choosing the right paint color can transform your home's value and appeal. Here are the most popular color directions for Des Moines homes.

The Des Moines real estate market continues to reward homeowners who invest in fresh, on-trend paint colors. We're seeing a strong move toward warm neutrals — creamy whites, warm taupes, and soft greiges — that photograph beautifully and appeal to the broadest range of buyers. On the exterior, deep navy blues and forest greens are making a strong statement on front doors and shutters, while warm white and light gray remain the most popular full-exterior choices. Interior accent walls are trending toward terracotta, sage green, and dusty rose — colors that add warmth without overwhelming a space. For kitchen cabinets, white remains dominant, but we're seeing increasing demand for navy, sage, and warm gray as homeowners look for more personality in their kitchens. TrueEdge Paint's color consultants work with Des Moines homeowners to select colors that reflect current trends while complementing each home's unique architecture and light conditions.

Quick Takeaways

  • •The Des Moines real estate market continues to reward homeowners who invest in fresh, on-trend paint colors.
  • •We're seeing a strong move toward warm neutrals — creamy whites, warm taupes, and soft greiges — that photograph beautifully and appeal to the broadest range of buyers.
  • •On the exterior, deep navy blues and forest greens are making a strong statement on front doors and shutters, while warm white and light gray remain the most popular full-exterior choices.

Related Services & Local Coverage

Continue planning your project with the most relevant TrueEdge Paint services and city pages for Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and nearby Iowa communities.

Applying This Advice in Des Moines

Local project outcomes depend on weather timing, surface prep quality, and choosing the right coatings for Iowa conditions. Use the TrueEdge Paint guides and service pages above to match this advice to your property type, timeline, and city-specific needs.

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