A clean and shiny kitchen is a big selling point for any home for sale in Albuquerque. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. Some home sellers may be inclined to completely redo the kitchen when they sell their home. But you don't necessarily need to make expensive changes to your kitchen to make it stand out. Here are some affordable tips that will help you make your kitchen shine.

A well-organized kitchen:

  • Must be clean and smell good.
  • Must look spacious and unencumbered. There is enough space in the drawers and cupboards.
  • Must be tastefully decorated: there should be no ugly or dated objects.
  • Must be welcoming: the buyer must be able to easily imagine using it and appreciate the space.
  • Must be alive without being messy.

Have your kitchen cleaned by a professional

Yes, this may cost some money, but it's still less expensive than a complete makeover and will make a huge difference. Yes, you could clean it yourself, but can you clean it as well as a pro?

Be very sensitive to odors

Before any showing, remove all trash cans, recycling bags and pet accessories, and be sure to clean the inside and bottom of the bins. Spread a lemon under your trash. Make sure to thoroughly clean your fridge and remove outdated items. Every little smell can add up, so be sure to address all possible sources of odors.

A fresh coat of paint

A fresh coat of paint on the walls and cabinets can do wonders for a dated kitchen. Whether you paint it yourself or have a pro do it, it's worth the money.

Windows

Clean the windows, both inside and out. Even if you have nice curtains, consider removing them or making sure they're open during showings.

Make a clean space on the counter

A toaster and coffee maker are the only things you should stay on the counter. Everything else must be tidy.

Store the pantry

Reduce the contents of your pantry until there is empty space on each shelf. Arrange the remaining items in matching boxes or baskets. It may be necessary to remove food, but remember that a well presented kitchen is not necessarily a practical kitchen.

Organize your wall shelves

Wall shelves can be both a curse and a blessing. They can be very beautiful, but are a real challenge when it comes to keeping them in order. The goal with your wall shelves should be to show buyers that they can be useful and beautiful. Leave some empty space on your shelves and expose only the matching dishes you use every day. The best option is once again the white dishes and the transparent glasses.

Put nice soaps and dishwashing liquids in a tray

Dispose of old sponges and dishwashing liquids, and replace them with an original soap, a nice dishwashing liquid dispenser and a lotion, all well presented on a tray.

Make the tap shine

A clean and bright faucet always makes a good impression. Also be sure to repair any leaks.

Buy fresh fruit

Everything that is ripe and pretty will do the trick. Choose beautiful fruits and arrange them in a basket, a salad bowl or in a cake dish.

Add fresh flowers and other green plants

Just like the fruit basket, freshly cut flowers, branches or aromatic plants in jars bring life to your kitchen.

Exhibit your finest cookbooks

Cookbooks are an accessory that makes cooking attractive and useful. But think of sorting in your books: keep a single row, taking care to choose books in good condition. If you do not have a shelf, you can have a small stack on the worktop.

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