When selling your house, it's important to help prospective buyers picture themselves at home in your space. One effective way to do that is to stage the principal rooms to make them more inviting. The kitchen is often the heart of any dwelling, so it should be a focal point of your staging efforts. Below are a few kitchen-staging tips to implement when selling your house.

How to Stage a Kitchen

1. Clean It Until It Shines

A clean kitchen is a welcoming one. Polish all surfaces, clean the stove and oven, wipe down the exterior of the refrigerator and cabinets, and scrub the sink. Mop the floors and wash the baseboards. Remove magnets, artwork, photos, and other items from the front of the fridge.

Declutter the countertops as much as you can; this will allow potential buyers to see how much counter space the kitchen has. Store all small appliances, like coffeemakers and toasters, in a cabinet. Consider putting out a bowl of fruit, a vase of fresh flowers, or a plate of homemade cookies.

2. Organize the Pantry

Go through the pantry, cupboards, and refrigerator/freezer and toss out any items that have expired or aren't in regular use in your kitchen. Then, organize everything into neat rows; smaller items can be placed in baskets or crates. Alphabetize your spice collection. The goal is to make food storage spaces as streamlined and pleasant looking as possible.

3. Open Window Coverings

When selling your house, remember that buyers tend to be drawn to light-filled rooms. If you have curtains, blinds, or shades covering the kitchen windows, make sure they're open for the staging. Also, kitchen curtains will often absorb grease, smoke, and food odors over time, so you might want to have them freshly laundered before anyone comes to look at the house.

The local agents at Lawrence Realty will guide you at every step of selling your house, from the first staging to the signing of closing documents. Since 1948, they have been serving home buyers and sellers throughout the Red Wing, MN, region. They offer a wide variety of homes, businesses, and investment properties for sale. To list your home, call (651) 388-4745 or visit them online and schedule a consultation today.