4 Kitchen Staging Essentials for Your Next Open House

When staging your home, one central place is your kitchen. Read these kitchen staging essentials from Patriot Title Agency in Columbus, OH, for more ideas on how to best present your kitchen. 

What Is Staging and Why Is It Important?

Staging is the process of going through decorating and furnishing your home in a way that will be more attractive to potential buyers. A professional can handle staging, but you can also do it yourself. There are many reasons why staging can be lucrative for sellers. The most important is that staging can set a house apart from others and make it easier to market and find the right buyer. When staging, you’re not only selling a property but an idea of what it will be like to live there, which can help potential buyers picture themselves in the property and help them make a decision.

Kitchen staging is an excellent way to entice potential buyers. If you’re selling your home and you don’t have a title agent, make sure to call Patriot Title Agency, Inc. in Columbus, Canton, and Medina, OH at 330-479-3000 for more information on title insurance and title services in general.

How to Stage your Kitchen

For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where they’ll cook holiday dinners and where they’ll give their children snacks after school. It’s not only a place where you store food but also memories; that’s why kitchen staging is so necessary. Keep reading for five elements to include when staging your kitchen.

Declutter Your Counters

The first step when staging a kitchen is to declutter the space. This can help the space look inviting open and give the potential buyer the idea that it has enough storage space to keep everything neatly tucked away and organized. The first step is to start with your counters and remove any items that aren’t essential. This could include extra appliances, utensils, and things that inevitably end up on your counters. Next is to remove children’s artwork and magnets from the fridge and any clutter you might have on shelves. If your pantry is visible, it’s also a good idea to go through it and organize it as best as possible.

Deep Clean the Kitchen

The next step in kitchen staging is to deep clean every nook and cranny that could hold dirt, grease, and dust. Kitchens are notorious for getting dirty; that’s why deep cleaning it as a part of your staging is so important. Some places you shouldn’t skip are:

• The insides of appliances like the oven and the refrigerator.
• The sides of cabinets and doors.
• Washing the windows to let light into your kitchen.
• Cleaning your stove’s backsplash.
• Replacing old cabinet liners.
• Wiping down containers inside your pantry.

These are only some ideas of how to deep clean; of course, each kitchen is different, but the most important thing is to look and smell clean.

For any questions on home buying and title services, call Patriot Title Agency, Inc. in Columbus, Canton, and Medina, OH at 330-479-3000, and one of their expert agents will help you out.

A Fresh Coat of Paint and New Hardware

Another easy way to make your kitchen look modern is to replace the hardware on your cabinet doors and drawers. If the kitchen looks a little dull, a fresh coat of paint, preferably whites or beiges, can be an inexpensive way to brighten up the room and make it more appealing. Light fixtures are another place where you can do a lot with little money. Avoid yellow-light lightbulbs and instead, go for those that mimic sunlight to make the space brighter.

Display Plants and Fruit

The kitchen is perfect for displaying plants, herbs, and fruit. Fruit is best displayed in a bowl on the counter. Experts say you should limit the fruit to one type like lemons or apples to make it more appealing. Also, make sure that the fruit is as fresh as possible and recently washed to avoid any dust (bonus points if you remove the fruit stickers!). Lastly, for herbs and plants, display a couple of potted plants by the window to liven up the room so your guests can picture themselves using fresh herbs in their everyday cooking.

We hope you find this post useful for your next open house. If you need advice on title services in general, don’t hesitate to call Patriot Title Agency, Inc. at 330-479-3000, and one of their agents will be happy to answer all your questions.