Adding value to your kitchen

Kitchens are widely known as the room in the house that can add value when it comes to selling your property, but not all kitchens are created equal! What can you do to yours to catch a potential buyer’s eye and persuade them to make a good offer?

Here are a few ideas:

Freshen up cabinetry, and walls with a coat of paint and new drawer handles or pulls. Chat with paint retailers for advice on trending colors. As a rule, if you want to create the illusion of a bright airy, spacious kitchen opt for light neutrals. You also want to keep the palette fairly neutral so potential buyers feel they can put their own “stamp” on it.

Granite and quartz are great options for an immediate facelift. Replacing old countertops will make the space feel larger and much more luxurious. The trend is definitely a bright, light color palette. As seen in the picture above, a butcher block countertop is a less expensive option that will appeal to buyers. If it is in the budget, you will get a nice return on your investment with new countertops.

Look up. Don’t forget about the ceiling and lighting. Kitchens should be well lit to be at their most functional – but good lighting can also make them seem bigger and brighter. White LED light can make a space seem new and add more appeal.

Lastly and most simply, declutter! Put those small appliances away and get them out of sight. Anything that will take your eye away from the kitchen is a distraction and should be removed. Less is more!