New Kitchens and Bathrooms

Posted on: 20 October 2017

If you want to sell your home and do it fast while getting a reasonable market price for it, chances are you have considered making some changes to boost its appearance. With the kitchen being one of the rooms that are considered a selling point for a home, it is not surprising that kitchen renovations would be your first approach. Nonetheless, embarking on this remodel is not simply about changing the different elements without a plan in mind. You need to know what features of your kitchen would be appealing to potential buyers and focus on these areas. Read on for kitchen renovations that can help sell your property.

Install a butler's pantry in an open plan kitchen

Open plan kitchens are on trend right now as they can create the illusion of additional space on the property. However, one aspect of open plan kitchens that some people do not bear in mind is their propensity to accentuate the presence of clutter. If you have numerous kitchen gadgets, crockery, spices and more, you could end up with an open plan kitchen that appears cramped and congested. A great way to deal with this would be by installing a scullery. A meticulously planned butler's pantry does not have to take too much floor space, as you can maximise on the vertical space. Moreover, it provides an ideal solution for storing away all the extra stuff that would otherwise make the kitchen appear messy and disorganised.

Choose energy efficient over cost-efficient appliances

Your appliances will go a long way in making your kitchen highly functional. Nevertheless, since appliances tend to be expensive, you find homeowners will base their selection on price to keep their budget low. If you want to include the appliances inside the kitchen in the sale, then you should be investing in appliances that will help in boosting the buying price of the property. With more and more Australians on the lookout for energy-efficient homes that would reduce their environmental impact and keep their energy costs low, it would make sense to buy new appliances that would do just that. Since this saves the potential buyers the trouble of having to pay out of pocket, it increases the chances of them choosing your home.

Go for natural materials

Another trend that is being witnessed in Australian kitchens is the use of natural materials that add visual interest to the space. If you intend to replace your countertops, gravitate toward natural materials such as stone, which are highly functional in this environment. You could also switch out your traditional ceramic splashbacks for stone alternatives in the form of travertine or slate to match the benchtops!