Renovate to Sell. Cheap kitchen make over.

When selling your home, often the deal breaker or maker can be the kitchen and the bathroom. So how do you make these areas shine? Let’s take a look at some easy and cheap ways to spruce up your kitchen.

Clean Up and Clean Out!
Clear all the bench tops and get rid of all the clutter. Find another area to store your mail, school notes, sunglasses and handbags! These all make the kitchen area look small and cluttered.
Clean out the cupboards. Remove excess plastic containers, pots and pans, plastic bags and cutlery. This will give the illusion of space and give the kitchen a clear working area that is clean and fresh.

Take a look at your Cabinets.
It can be as easy as replacing the handles to update the kitchen cabinets or a splash of paint. If you are looking to get a more contemporary look you may like to add a few glass cabinet doors.

Splash backs can make all the difference.
When looking at updating a kitchen, the splash back is usually at the top of most lists. Look at interesting tiles, plain glass with or without wall paper behind it or a stainless steel splash back can make all the difference.

Windows and window dressings.
If you have windows in the kitchen, give them a really good clean. Often this is the place where grease and grime can collect. Have a look at the window dressings. You may simply need to replace your old curtains with sleek blinds to give the kitchen a quick and easy lift.

Benchtops.
Updating or changing the benchtop can make all the difference to the kitchen. Following are some of the ways to update yours.
Granite – very popular at the moment. Granite is tough enough to resist scratching and staining and has a very high tolerance to heat.
Laminate – Available in a variety of different patterns and colours and can be matched to any kitchen.
Composites -  quartz and other engineered stone. It looks great and provides a continuous surface that resists stains and scratches.
Ceramic Tiles – can be a cheaper option. Make sure you use a grout that has anti microbial additive. This will help to reduce mould.

Your personal touch.
Replace old tea towels with new ones. Have a think about the little extras that will give the kitchen that special touch – an interested book stand for a cook book, glazed black pot, or matching cacti. These small personal touches can make all the difference. 

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