Home Staging Your Kitchen

When it comes to home staging, you must consider every room in your home. So don't neglect the kitchen. It is the heart of the home. People spend a lot of time in their kitchens (whether they actually cook or not). If your house has an open kitchen, then you really cannot afford to leave it untouched as you set the stage in other parts of the house.

The thing about home staging is balance. If you clear everything out, the rooms will look barren. And if you get too fancy, potential buyers will be turned off and unable to see themselves actually living in the house.

Here are some tips:

-Give the kitchen a thorough scrubbing, so it shines.

-Avoid cooking odors. Go out or bring food home before open houses.

-Don't leave cleaning products in sight.

-Clear the refrigerator of excess notes, magnets, etc.

-Put new handles or knobs on cabinets to give the room a lift.

-Don't leave dirty dishes in the sink or dishwasher.

-Arrange cups and plates in a pleasing way. When buyers open cabinets (and they will) orderliness will have a positive effect on them.

-Put out a bowl of fresh fruit or a pretty bottle of oil, vinegar or wine.