55 Tips to Spruce Your Home (31-40)
Even if you are not leaving your appliances behind, they should be well cleaned, and shiny. This includes a thorough cleaning of your: H Refrigerator H Oven H Dishwasher H Microwave H Toaster H Coffee maker This is especially important for anything you’ll be leaving behind, such as a built-in dishwasher, but everything should be cleaned in order to give an overall impression of a sanitary, well maintained, friendly, and overall pleasant kitchen. Dirty appliances will inevitably make prospective buyers feel that the rest of the house is dirty as well. Even if everything was immaculate except for the oven door, that one little patch of grunge will be enough to alter the feeling that a potential buyer has about your home. The truth is that a fantastically large number of the 90 million kitchens in America are aged 50 years or more. This means that they’ll need to aim for that classic, but well maintained, and up-to-date appearance, instead of simply “old”. Tip #32 The Kitchen Cupboards As long as your cupboards are still in good condition, then you will want to avoid committing a large amount of money on cupboard surgery. When it comes to cupboards there are some great little “facelift” efforts that you cane make that will give the appearance of cupboards that are much newer than they are. These efforts are: H Replacing rusty, chipped, or out-of-date hardware H Putting fresh, white shelf paper down H Wiping down cupboards to get rid of smudges, fingerprints, and other things that take away from shine. H Putting a fresh coat of paint on cupboards that simply will not be wiped clean. It is these few cosmetic differences that will convince prospective buyers that you still have good kitchen cupboards that are clean and in satisfactory condition. Tip #33 The Kitchen Surfaces Whether you’re looking at the kitchen counters, shelving, or table, there shouldn’t be any clutter in your kitchen whatsoever. If there is anything that isn’t an absolute necessity, get it out of the room altogether. Think of it as a weight loss for your kitchen. Get rid of floor obstructions, clean out the cabinets, and clear off the countertop and table. This will open up your kitchen as far as it will go to give it a much cleaner, roomier appearance. Moreover, clutter will take away from the appearance of cleanliness you’ve worked so hard to achieve. It can even add years to the appearance of your kitchen, taking away from your efforts to keep it up to date. The bottom line is: open up your kitchen by removing everything but what you really need. People want big kitchens. They want room for their own clutter, as well as room to maneuver around. If you can’t show them that, then they will not be impressed with that room at all. This disappointment will be enough to turn them off the entire house. Tip #34 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Paint The entire kitchen can easily look rejuvenated with a simple fresh coat of paint. Paint can be added to the walls, ceilings, and cabinetry, taking years off the appearance, and making them look much cleaner. Aim for neutrals to make the space look big and hygienic. Tip #35 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Center Island If you want to give the kitchen a custom look and you have enough room to do so, connect two or three stock base cabinets and overlay them with a new countertop to create an island. Leave room for the addition of bar stools on one side. Tip #36 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Molding with flair If your cabinets are a bit on the plain side, use molding to give them some spice. Regular panel or picture molding can redefine flat doors and drawers. Similarly, elaborate crown molding, placed where your cabinets meet the ceiling, can create an elegant classic appearance, and is sure to draw positive attention. Tip #37 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: A backsplash to make a splash Using inexpensive glass mosaics, porcelain tile, natural slate, or a faux paint finish, you can create a custom, unique backsplash that will add beauty and attractiveness to your kitchen. Tip #38 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Light up their lives Add lighting to your kitchen, and increase appeal, the appearance of size, and overall brightness. Moreover, lights can be added just about anywhere in a kitchen. This includes: H Under cabinets H Above cabinets H From the ceiling H From the walls H Anywhere else that will add to the visibility and overall look in your kitchen. A spotlight or pendant light is an attractive addition over a kitchen island. Tip #39 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Dressy window dressings Depending on the look of your kitchen, there are many different window treatments that can add to the appeal of your kitchen. Wood blinds, roman shades, or Venetian blinds are all great shades to add style, and keep out the glare of the sun when it moves to that side of your house. If you have a more “country” or “crafty” kitchen, then lace, or kitchen curtains can be very warm and pleasant additions to add appeal. Tip #40 The Bathroom: Find out what needs to be done Anything that you can do to your bathroom is a great way to add value to your home. However, before you jump into a project, have a good look at the actual problems and issues, instead of simply doing things so that you can say “this is a new toilet”. Bathrooms are tricky places, and as much as you want to maximize their appeal – as they are a main selling point in the house – you also don’t want to get stuck with a project that won’t pay off when you sell your home. Also, if you do dive into a task, you risk running into unexpected problems when it’s too late to go “back,” and then you may be stuck with some unfortunate unexpected expenses. Such costly surprises should be avoided if at all possible. Instead, take a similar tack to what you did in the kitchen, and aim more for cosmetic improvements than actual renovations and overhauls. |
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