National Kitchen & Bath Month - Part 2 - How To Stage Bathroom

October is National Kitchen and Bath Month. In last week's blog, the best real estate agents in Colorado Springs offered staging ideas and updates for your kitchen. Now it's time to discuss the bathroom. Home buyers are looking more closely to a home's bathroom - how many and how they look. Just like with the kitchen, minor updates can make a huge difference in a bathroom's appearance. Check out these tips to make your bathroom shine:

Depersonalize The Bathroom

Remove everyday toiletries and bathroom supplies from the countertop. Toothbrushes, combs, cotton balls - everything. It is also important not to forget the products in the shower as well. Potential home buyers do not want to see your personal hygiene products. In fact, it could make them feel like they are intruding in on your personal space.

Store Away Cleaning Supplies

Remove all the cleaning supplies like toilet brushes, trash cans, sponges and cleaning products. Although these items are necessary for everyday living, you want your bathroom to represent a place to unwind and relax, which is hard to do with a dirty sponge on the counter. 

Maximize Space

Storage sells. Buyers are looking to see how much space your home has, so they will be looking inside your bathroom cupboards. Make sure they are well organized and about two-thirds full. If you are running out of space to store your toiletries, keep the overflow in a basket. When buyers are coming to see your home, just grab the basket and stash it somewhere else. 

Clean, Clean and Clean Some More

Nothing is more off-putting to potential buyers than a dirty bathroom. Make sure your faucets are spotless, your shower door isn't grimy and the bathtub is glistening. Although it is not fun, it is important, as buyers want to see new. Cleaning the bathroom creates the impression that your home has been well maintained and well loved. 

Hang Luxurious Towels

Transform your bathroom into a tranquil spa by adding beautiful, soft towels. New is best, as a towel never looks quite the same after they have been washed. Keep your new towels for display only, so make sure you pack them away between showings. 

Accessorize

After you cleared away personal items, bring in some accessories to add warmth and luxury. You want to create a relaxing area, so set out a hand lotion and soap set, bath oils, loofahs and candles. If you have extra space, fold a few clean, white hand towels by the sink. 

New Paint & Tile

Painting is a great way to give new life to a room. However, in the bathroom sticking with a neutral color, as it will appeal to more buyers. If you want to add a pop of color, use towels and accessories. In some bathrooms, it may be worth changing the tiles. Again, just like with painting, sticking to neutral colors will appeal to more buyers. 

Upgrade Faucets

Minor upgrades can make a big difference. If you cannot clean the spots away, it may be best to upgrade the faucets. If you are changing out the faucets, make sure the towel bar and other accessories match what you are buying. 

Celebrate National Kitchen & Bath Month!

If you make these simple changes, your bathroom could look more updated and luxurious. The kitchen and bathroom are both areas that buyers will focus on, so you don't want to sell them short. If you are needing help selling your Colorado Springs home, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS at 719-536-4444. 

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National Kitchen & Bath Month - Part 1 - How To Stage Your Kitchen

October is National Kitchen and Bath Month, which makes it the perfect time to focus on these two areas of the home. Many buyers focus their attention to the kitchen and bathroom when looking at homes. In some cases, these two rooms can even make or break a sale. Luckily, your Colorado Springs real estate team is here to help you get the kitchen and bathroom ready, so you can sell your home. Even the littlest of updates can make a big difference in the way potential home buyers view your home. Check out these quick staging ideas and updates you can do to make your kitchen stand out from the rest. 

Clear Counter Space

A quick way to make your kitchen look bigger is to clear off the counter. A messy work area will make your kitchen look cluttered and small. Don't sell your kitchen sort and make sure all the counters are cleaned and free of clutter. 

Update Hardware

Changing the door and cabinet handles is an easy way to make your kitchen look more updated. Changing out the hardware will give your drawers and cabinets a fresh look and make your kitchen look revitalized. 

New Lighting

Brighten up your kitchen with new lighting. New light fixtures can make a big difference in the appearance of your kitchen. Switching out the lights to LED bulbs would also be a good idea. 

Change Out Tea Towels

Brand new tea towels are a great way to add a pop of color, especially if your kitchen is all white. 

Add Fresh Flowers or Fresh Fruit

Perfectly ripe fruit or fresh flowers will bring life your kitchen. You don't need to spend a fortune to make your kitchen look lively. cheerful daisies in a mason jar and a bowl of lemons in a cute dish would be the perfect addition to bring a splash of color and life to your kitchen.

Make Your Sink Shine

Be sure to make a good first impression with your sink and make sure it sparkles. Hard water spots can sometimes be hard to get rid of. You may need to replace the faucets, but a pretty, gleaming faucet makes a good first impression.

Set Out Dish And Hand Soap

Get rid of old sponges and goopy dish soap containers and switch them out for nice hand soap and lotion set. 

Organize The Pantry

Scale back the amount of items in your pantry so you have some open space on each shelf. Organize what's left into storage containers or open baskets. This will make your pantry open and inviting. 

Organize Dishes & Pans

Just like with the pantry, potential buyers will be looking in your cupboards. If your storage areas are overstuffed, it will give the impression that there isn't enough storage space in your Kitchen. Remove any unnecessary items or mismatching items or anything that doesn't look good. 

Get Your Kitchen Stage Ready!

When getting your kitchen ready for your home to sell, it is important to remember that a staged kitchen is not always a practical kitchen. If there are any items you are removing from your kitchen that you still need, keep them in a box that is tucked away during showings. If you are considering selling your home, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS. Our expert real estate team in Colorado Springs can help you get your home ready to sell!

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