11 Dining room Like the living areas, your dining room should be an inviting space, somewhere prospective buyers can imagine sharing a meal with family and friends. - Visually enlarge a small dining room by folding down any table extensions or placing the table against a wall for more space - Remove surplus chairs - Consider putting oversized pieces in storage until the property is sold - Set the table for an informal meal and add an attractive centrepiece, such as fresh flowers or a bowl of fruit Stairways - Keep stairs and hallways well-lit with ample lighting for safety/visibility - Ensure railings are secure and that the runner or carpet is tacked securely - Emphasise stairways as a feature by hanging artwork or pictures - Dust or polish any feature light fittings in stairways or voids The kitchen As the heart of the home, a visually appealing, functional, and clean kitchen is high on every buyer’s priority list. Highlight yours to its best advantage by doing the following: - Clear benchtops of small appliances to maximise space - Remove any dishes, detergent, or brushes from your benchtop or around the sink - Thoroughly clean the sink, benchtop, and cabinets - Thoroughly clean appliances, inside and out - Clear items from the top of the refrigerator - Set the scene with an open cookbook, a basket filled with fruit, a vase of fresh flowers, or a ceramic mixing bowl and wire whisk - Create aromas commonly associated with happy homes by baking cookies, a loaf of bread or apple pie - If you have a breakfast bar, set two attractive place settings and place cushions on the stools Interior
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