SOLID WOOD KITCHEN CABINETS BLOG

When selling your house it can be difficult to know where to start, but we think that you should begin by making your kitchen as beautiful as you can. We have put together these kitchen tips on how to sell your house so that you can make the sale quicker and potentially get more money too.

Remodel

The kitchen is the centrepiece of a home and many people look for one that is fresh, spacious, tasteful, welcoming, and well designed. But why bother remodelling your kitchen in the first place if you are just going to sell up and move on? There are two reasons – it can improve your chances of selling and can even increase your home’s value by up to 4%. If your home would benefit from a refresh and your budget allows for it, it is definitely worth investing in a new kitchen. Start by researching kitchen trends to find out what people are looking for, in particular trending colours and materials. In addition to deciding which worktops and kitchen cabinets to install, consider making the layout and design more user friendly. If you need inspiration, take a look at our kitchen gallery.

Update

Kitchen remodelling might not be one of the most affordable ways to sell you house, especially if you have a limited budget. In this case you should consider updating smaller accessories such as handles and splashbacks – they can really transform a space. Repair wooden worktops and oil them to bring them back up to standard, and if all else fails, a new coat of paint can really freshen and uplift a kitchen.

Clean

This is one of the easiest and least expensive tips on how to sell your house. Hiring a professional cleaner for your kitchen is worthwhile and they are relatively inexpensive. Plus, it is a perfect way to free up some time that could be better spent focusing on other aspects of selling your house. If you have absolutely no budget for a professional cleaner cleaning is something that you quite easily could do yourself – but aim for a deep clean and not just a wipe down. Make sure your oven, hob, floors, worktops, cabinets, shelves, windows, and on display utensils are spotless.

Stage

You are almost ready to start accepting viewings but there is just one last push to help sell your house. Staging your kitchen to make it more appealing to potential buyers is a must, and if you are only able to do just of these kitchen tips on how to sell your house, this has to be it.

First things first, get rid of nasty odours. Clear out the bins well in advance and do not cook pongy foods like fish or curry the night before. Instead, bake some bread, brew some coffee, and introduce other appetising aromas.

You want your kitchen to look functional but too much stuff makes it look messy and gives the impression that you do not have a lot of worktop space. So, with that in mind, removing clutter is key. Keeping windows clear to let in maximum light is especially important if your kitchen is not very well lit because it brightens everything up and makes a kitchen feel bigger.

Potential buyers are likely to look inside your cupboards, so get rid of any unnecessary items and organise them neatly to give the impression of added storage space. The same goes for open shelving. A few well-placed objects are more effective at selling than a laden shelf.

Make the sink area shine. Ensure that there are no dripping taps and that they are clean of limescale. Do not leave old sponges, dishcloths, or brushes lying about, instead arrange them neatly or if possible, put them away. Displaying a collection of fancy soaps, washing-up liquid, and hand moisturisers is a handy tip to make your kitchen subconsciously appear more expensive.

Although clutter is bad, accessorising your kitchen with a few well-placed items makes all the difference. An attractive casserole dish on the hob, a well-presented cookbook in a stand on a kitchen island, or a pestle and mortar on a worktop can make a kitchen fell welcoming but keep in mind that you can overdo it. If you do not have space, fresh flowers and fruit or well-displayed cookbooks will do the trick just fine.

Are you selling your home soon? Will you use any of our kitchen tips on how to sell your house? Perhaps you have some tips of your own, if so please share them in our comments section and do not forget to share your thoughts on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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