Home Staging Tip: Kitchen Cabinets - The Devil Is In The Details

Laura:  Imagine what you could do if you went shopping!

LaNita:  As long as you have plenty of storage cabinets, you can afford to offer one up as decorative.  The last thing you want to do is suggest a lack of space.

Cara:  Unless your pantry looks like a page out of William Sonoma, and whose does, a glass door would be a problem for most buyers.  Providing the rest of the house is impressive, though, having to replace one door wouldn't be a deal breaker for most buyers.

Michael:  It's all about impressing and appealing to potential buyers.  All the little details, like this, could add up to an offer if you play your cards right!

Roger:  Oh, the dreaded Tupperware, LOL!  What were they thinking?  I've seen snack foods (bags of chips, etc.) behind glass too.  Come on people!

Janice:  And then you have to compensate the storage cabinets by making sure they look as spacious as possible.  Space is a valuable commodity.

Alexandra:  For those who can't visualize (about 90% of people) it's important they like what they see.  Not always easy, you can't please all the people all the time!

Mary:  The dirt, dust, and crumbs that gathers in the corners of kitchen drawers is another of my "details" that I warn my clients about.  Clean out those drawers!

Debra:  Thank you!  And it's an improvement that possible without spending any money!

Lydie:  If only buyers could actually visualize!  But they can't....so don't take an chances!

Ginger:  Good point....frosting the glass is a great tip for those homeowners who don't want their contents on display.

Maureen:  It's interesting how many sellers don't even consider this point.  

Ellen:  My current home doesn't have any glass doors, but the last one did.  Like yours, it was very high up and wouldn't have been a place for daily storage so it wasn't an issue.  

Anna:  Absolutely!  All cabinets, closets, and drawers should be clean, organized and made to look as spacious as possible.  Potential buyers will look behind those closed doors!

Sheila:  As nice as they look, I wouldn't want one unless I had plenty of storage otherwise.  It would feel like wasted space to me.

Kathy:  Having been inside many peoples' cabinets, it's obvious that most people aren't capable or willing to keep them looking presentable, LOL!

Chris:  So true, hutches are another example of areas that sellers should make more appealing before listing.

Brian:  Staging inside the cabinets and inside closets and pantries is my favorite!

Sally:  If only bedrooms and living rooms could be as easy!

Al & Peggy:  Cherished wine glasses huh?  I would love to see them.  

Sharon P:  Home staging does not have to be costly.  I specialize in using existing items whenever possible.