You are viewing the printer-friendly version of Cheerful Props In The Kitchen May Help Sell HousesCheerful Props In The Kitchen May Help Sell HousesA pleasant, functioning kitchen is near the top of most buyers' list of priorities when buying a home. An appealing kitchen can sell a house, so any time you spend improving yours is time well spent.Even the most modern kitchen should have some homey touches that make the room inviting, so set the scene with a few artfully selected props: -An open cookbook -A copper colander overflowing with fresh fruit or berries -A bunch of carrots on a wooden cutting board -A ceramic mixing bowl and wire whisk You should also fill your kitchen with a rich scent that will appeal to the buyers. Here's a stove-top mix guaranteed to have buyers longing to whip up a batch of cookies in your oven: Granny’s Aromatic Scent 1 whole nutmeg 5 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1 tablespoon whole cloves Halve the nutmeg and add all ingredients to 3 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower to simmer. In the heat of summer, when the scents of baking bread and simmering cinnamon may seem a bit too heavy, a bowl of lemons on the counter will provide a fresh and pleasant aroma. Or, simplest of all, just brew a pot of coffee before buyers show up. Its hearty scent appeals to almost everyone, even non-coffee drinkers. aa |