Do: Create symmetry. It is one of the things you wouldn’t necessarily think about when you see a kitchen, but it just looks or feels nicer than a kitchen that does not have symmetry. Our brains are programmed to easily recognize symmetry and it feels familiar.
Don’t: Skimp on the lighting. The right lighting is essential to the overall function of a kitchen. Placement also matters. You don't want to be chopping veggies in the shadows.
Do: Spring for a walk-in pantry. Walk-in pantries are high on a buyer’s list of wants. Kitchens can quickly become cluttered and everyone knows a walk-in pantry creates space for you to store those extra essentials and keep your kitchen looking like one from a magazine.
Don’t: Get wild with your backsplash. Similar to your kitchen cabinetry, your backsplash should be somewhat neutral. Keep it universally appealing and express your style with texture vs color so others can envision the space with their items. Light and airy kitchens sell homes.
Do: When it comes to kitchen islands, go big or go home. Buyers are not interested in small islands or breakfast bars. They want a large island for entertaining and cooking prep. Skip the island stovetop but apron sinks are popular among buyers young and old.
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