Kitchen design tips: How to impress tenants and buyers

When you’re in the market to buy a new home or rent an apartment, first impressions are everything. The search for a new place to call your own can be an exhaustive one, whether it’s attending open homes or constantly perusing the latest listings featured online.

While some prospective buyers and tenants grow to love a location, as someone who is selling, you’re more likely to turn heads and generate interest by implementing the types of interior designs and layouts that would-be buyers think are spectacular as soon as they see them.

There’s perhaps no better place to buttress than the kitchen. Typically the most trafficked room in the house, the kitchen is where the action happens, whether it’s enjoying conversations with family and friends around the table, preparing dinner or searching for a late-night snack.

Here are a few smart design tips that can help revitalise this part of your property so tenants and buyers will be more than happy to take it off your hands.

Upgrade furnishings and appliances
Even though it’s the 21st century, you’d be surprised how many houses have antiquated ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and sinks. Part of the reason for this is the hassle of having to move equipment out in order to make room for more modern machinery. Aside from the energy-efficient advantages that come with new appliances, upgrading provides a fresh look and feel that prospective tenants and buyers look for. It’s almost like opening up a present on Christmas. While the equipment doesn’t necessarily need to be state of the art, it should at the very least be manufactured within the last few years.

Learn your letters
From the letters U to L to G, kitchen designs of today are increasingly summed up in a single syllable. The U-shaped kitchen, as its title suggests, features cabinetry and appliances that are in the shape of a U. These are favoured for the amount of convenient storage they create. G-shaped are virtually the same structure but with an added peninsula. The choice is yours, but you may want to take a look at listings to see if you can spot any letter layout themes.

Go with glass
Much like hardwood floors, glass is classic. It’s both beautiful and functional when used in cabinetry, as the panes allow you to see what’s inside without actually opening them. Consider replacing wooden or dated cabinetry with something simple yet naturally ornate.

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