One of the top things that attracts buyers to any listing is a picture-perfect renovated kitchen. However, for most of us spending $20,000 on a kitchen reno is not in the cards without saving your money for a significant time. If you are thinking about selling your home and want to upgrade your kitchen before you list, here are a few tips to give your kitchen a mini face lift that will be sure to attract lots of buyers.

#1: CHANGING YOUR HARDWARE

Changing your hardware is an easy kitchen upgrade that can make a big difference. They can be changed out in just a few hours yet can completely transform the look and feel of the space. If you are not sure where to start, try exploring Pinterest to get a feel on what type of hardware you like. You will be looking at knobs, pulls or a combination of the two but to keep things easy (i.e. no drilling, filling or painting) you will want to replace knobs with knobs and pulls with pulls. You can then pick up a few options from the hardware store and lay them out on the countertops to see how well they vibe with your kitchen before making your final choice. Remember to take before and after pictures to really see how much of a difference the change makes.

#2: ADDING UNDERLIGHTING

Adding underlighting to your kitchen can really brighten up a dark shadowy kitchen, especially if there are not many windows close by. These lights are great for increasing visibility when preparing and cooking food and they will accentuate your countertop and backsplash. Make sure to space the lights out evenly and in the centre of the cabinets to achieve the best light pattern. You will also want to use warm white or bright white; these options will add the most natural looking light to the kitchen. Doing electrical work can see intimidating, if you are not comfortable with that part you can always hire someone to do the final electrical after you have chosen the lights and where you want them to go. Adding underlighting to your kitchen will have you wondering what other areas in your home could benefit from this quick and easy update.

#3: DECLUTTER THOSE COUNTERTOPS

When buyers are visiting your home, you want to make sure you reduce clutter all over the house and especially in the kitchen. You know that mail dumping spot on top of your microwave? You’ll want to clear that out as well as any other junk that has accumulated over time. You will also want to put away a few kitchen appliances like a blender or toaster if they are reducing the open counter space.

We don’t want the countertops to be completely bare - you can add stylish accessories like a cookbook, vase of flowers, bowl of fruit or that Kitchen Aid Mixer you vow to get more use out of.  

People spend a lot of time in their kitchen and when looking for a home want to not only imagine themselves there but be excited about the space. With these tips you can easily transform your kitchen and make it more attractive to buyers. Need more advice on how to get your kitchen or any space in your home ready to sell? Give me a call or send me a message, I am here to help.