In a kitchen renovation, we all understand the importance of good storage, bench-space, quality appliances, light and airflow. But when it comes time to sell your property, what do potential buyers want to see? A golden rule of any kitchen is that FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT. What is the first impression we get from your kitchen? Clean, tidy, welcoming, spacious? If you answered ‘no’ or ‘maybe’, you might have some work to do. Luckily, you can alter how your kitchen looks & feels through clever styling alone.

To allow your kitchen to be the strongest asset of your property, it must be looked after in greater detail than other rooms in your home. Why? Because it’s the room we spend the most time in, it’s the hub of family life & it’s also the most expensive room to replace.

In our online kitchen course, “Create Your Perfect Kitchen”, we give plenty of direction on how to make the most of your kitchen, getting your room layout right, achieving a functional design, right through to it’s styling. It’s actually the styling, which is the final layer, the clever way we add personality & a feeling of lifestyle to appeal to your ultimate purchaser.

Careful styling can add thousands of dollars to the value of your property & it’s the one thing you can do immediately and at very little to no cost at all. Styling will improve the look of your kitchen in less than a few hours of your time.

 

10 Very Easy Ways To Style Your Kitchen For Sale:

 

1. Hide Your Appliances Away – Clear some cupboard space to hide your day-to-day appliances away like your toaster, kettle & somewhat larger appliances like your blender. These items can consume more of your bench space, making your kitchen appear smaller.
2. De-Clutter – all unnecessary gadgets, ornaments & bits n bobs from your benches, walls and shelves. This instantly increases the sense of space within your kitchen, making it feel less chaotic & more calm.
3. Clean – all surfaces & degrease your stove, sink, fridge and oven. Buyers do look closely at these sort of details, often forming an instant impression, be it good or bad. Some buyers may open & look inside your fridge even, so pay attention to the “all” surfaces. Clean surfaces also reflect light which will make your kitchen feel more spacious.
4. Add a Pop of Colour: Brighten up your kitchen by adding colourful accessories like some wooden chopping boards, a small arrangement of flowers, colourful salt & pepper shakers, dish towels or a nice bottle of hand soap by your sink. Choose a colour scheme that complements your kitchen.
5. Update Your Cabinet Handles: Swap out old knobs and pulls for new ones. This small change can make a big impact, giving your kitchen a fresher look.
6. Incorporate Plants: Greenery brings life to any space. Add a few potted herbs on your window sill or a small arrangement on your benchtop which gets good light. Not only do they look great, they’ll help improve your indoor air quality too.
7. Open Shelving: If you have some old fashioned doors on your upper wall cabinets, remove the doors to create instant open shelving. Display your stylish dishes, glassware or even a collection of cookbooks.
8. Artwork: Hang artwork or decorative plates to create visual interest on your kitchen walls. Choose pieces that complement the theme of your kitchen.
9. Rugs & Mats: Place a stylish rug or comfort mat in front of your sink or stove. This instantly adds colour, pattern & texture to your kitchen.
10. Organisational Tools: Use pretty jars for storage of ingredients like pasta to keep your pantry cabinets organised & aesthetically pleasing.