How to Stage Your Kitchen

How to Stage Your Kitchen

Kitchens are often the focal point of most houses. It’s where families spend much of their time. A kitchen can sell a house or be a deal breaker! Match the style of your kitchen to the style you’re creating in your house to what your target buyers are looking for and you’ll be sure to sell quickly.

Hygiene is King

A dirty, messy, greasy kitchen is a definite turn-off and deal breaker. Deep cleaning your kitchen is the most cost-effective way to add desirability to your home. A bit of hard work goes a long way to attracting buyers.

• Deep Clean the Oven and Hotplate: Make them sparkle.
• Scrub and Sanitise All Countertops: Keep them spotless.
• Polish the Sink and Taps: Make them shine.
• Empty and Freshen the Bin: No odours allowed.
• Wash and Scrub the Floor: Especially in the corners.
• Wipe Down All Cupboard Doors: Remove smudges and grime.
• Refresh Tile Grouting: Make it look new.
• Clean Inside Cupboards, Fridge, and Shelves: Show care and cleanliness.

De-clutter

People like to see clean, clear countertops—not full of personal clutter. Ensure you put away all:

• Dishes
• Appliances
• Papers
• Any mess whatsoever

Also, make sure your cupboards and fridge are tidy and organized. It shows that you take care of your home.

Lighting

Good lighting is crucial as it creates atmosphere, and the atmosphere sells. Generally speaking, kitchens need two types of lighting.

Spending just a few dollars on nice lighting, such as spotlights and countertop lighting placed under wall cabinets, can make a massive difference to the look and feel of your kitchen.

Floors

Floors are important, but they don’t have to cost you a fortune. Tired-looking flooring will not help sell your home.

If you already have nice flooring, make sure it’s sparkling clean. If your flooring needs an update, there are many affordable options to choose from. Ensure they are high enough quality to match the style and price tag of your home. If someone is buying a prestige home, cheap vinyl kitchen flooring simply won't cut it.

Walls

As with the rest of the house, a light neutral paint job is the safest and most effective option. Kitchens often benefit from a splash of colour, which you can bring in using a splashback and/or tiles above countertops. If you have old and cracked tiles, it’s a good idea to get them replaced if possible.

Cabinets

If you have dark wood cabinet doors, they can make your kitchen feel dreary. A simple fix is to repaint these doors in a light, neutralcolourr. Alternatively, you can replace the doors and add some nice new handles without spending a fortune.

Accessorise

Give your kitchen that “show home” finish. It doesn’t take much. In a kitchen, “less is more,” with just a few nicely placed objects.

Final Touches

Kitchens are vital to the presentation of your home. Make it feel welcoming, clean, and functional, and it will appeal to a wide range of buyers.

Welcome Home

At JKL, we’re here to support you through every step of your home-selling journey. Our experienced team will help you stage your kitchen to ensure it makes a lasting impression on potential buyers.

Experience our JKL real estate family. We’ll put the welcome mat out for you!