Tips to style your kitchen to sell

If you are looking to sell your home a key priority for you will be to sell for the most amount of money possible. You can trust that your agent will work their hardest to help you achieve the best sales prices possible, but what can you do as a vendor to help improve the value of your home? What rooms should you focus on to attract the most amount of people.

This month we are going to look at one room that can make or break a sale – the kitchen. The kitchen is usually the most expensive room in any house so in most cases prospective buyers don’t want to see a kitchen that needs a total upgrade. Don’t panic though as there are a number of small inexpensive things you can do to make your kitchen more appealing to more buyers.

What you are trying to achieve

A successfully staged kitchen feels inviting, a place your future buyer could see themselves enjoying as the heart of their home. The staged kitchen will look, feel and smell clean. The benches should be clear of clutter, but not void of life, it should feel spacious and light filled with a touch of luxury.

Not sure how to get this feeling? Here are some tips on how to get the perfectly styled kitchen:

Get the kitchen professionally cleaned

Getting a professional cleaner to clean your kitchen is a great investment. They have the skills and attention to detail to ensure every nook and cranny in your kitchen is clean and presented in the best possible way.

Clear the Clutter

If you have more on your kitchen benches than in the cupboards you need to clear the clutter. A coffee maker and toaster are about the only appliances you should be able to see – moving everything else out of sight will help create a sense of space and order.

Fresh coat of paint

Apart from cleaning, a fresh coat of paint can work wonders in a drab kitchen, especially if cooking splatters have become a feature! Don’t go crazy with the colour, perhaps look to match the colour of your bench or cupboards or if in doubt go with a crisp white – this always look fresh.

You may find that your walls don’t need a total repaint but take a close look and patch up any imperfections. Don’t forget your worn tiles – a little primer and paint can make a huge difference to these too. A professional painter can normally paint a kitchen in only a few hours

Add Appliances

Buyers know just how expensive a new oven or dishwasher can be, so they may shy away from your house if they think they will need to spend up big on replacements for these appliances. If your appliances are out of date, consider replacing them. It may be a worthwhile investment

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