Staged to
Sell with
Christine Rae
Sell your home fast with
these kitchen updates
FUNCTION
It has to work well. Have a good
triangle and install an island, even
an inexpensive mobile one is better
than not having any. Replace
shelves in bottom cupboards with
drawers and/or roll-out trays for
easy access.
CUPBOARDS
Make them fresh and functional. If
the boxes and doors are in good
shape, painting them white is an
inexpensive upgrade.
BACKSPLASH
Install new tiles or upgrade your
existing back splash. Keep it
timeless and classic with neutral
colours; white subway tile in a
herringbone pattern is fresh and
edgy.
LIGHTING
Layers of light are always important
in kitchens. Good general
illumination, task lighting and mood
lighting are appealing. Glam fixtures
are still resonating with buyers.
Placing those fixtures over islands
or where they can be viewed from
multiple spaces really elevates the
kitchen and adds a bit of grandness
to the room.
FLOORING
Functionality leads the way - there
are some great vinyls which look
like real wood. It is more practical
for kids, dogs and family wear and
tear. The price point is great for
resale.
Ask Yourself...
Declutter your
kitchen by asking
yourself, “When
have I used this
item last?” If it’s
anything more
than a month, get
rid of it!”