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Painting Guide for Home Renovations in Ottawa

Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform a space during renovations in Ottawa—boosting mood, freshness, and resale value (often 100%+ ROI). Trends shift toward warm, earthy neutrals, moody jewel tones, and cozy browns/plums for comfort in our long winters. Low-VOC paints (e.g., Benjamin Moore Natura, Behr Premium) are standard for health and sustainability.

Top Interior Paint Trends

Warm Neutrals — Taupe, beige, mushroom, sandstone
Earthy Browns & Mochas — Pantone’s Mocha Mousse; cozy chocolates.
Jewel Tones — Deep plum, emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red.
Soft Greens & Blues — Sage, mapped blue for calm offices/bedrooms.
Bold Accents — Color drenching (same shade on walls/trim); matte finishes.

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Cabinet Painting Trends

Popular for kitchen/bath renos: Sage greens, navy blues, warm grays, or bold blacks.

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Average Costs in Ottawa

Labor ~$40–$180/hr; materials markup 20%. Includes prep (patching, priming)

Project TypeCost Range (CAD)Details
Single Room$500–$2,800Walls/ceiling; 12×12 ft avg.
Kitchen/Bath$1,000–$4,800+ Cabinets: $2,000–$5,000
Full Interior (1,500 sq ft)$4,000–$18,000Walls, trim, ceilings
Accent Wall$300–$1800Bold color or texture

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