When considering selling your property, one can underestimate the power of the kitchen. Endreane Castonguay, a young food influencer, explains how to take advantage of your kitchen's power to seduce your visitors' taste buds.
What to cook before a viewing?
Depending on the season, cooking an oven-baked broth-style dish or pastries gives a warm aroma to the space. It helps visitors feel at home. It's important not to neglect the ambient smell that the kitchen offers. It's also important to minimize cooking food that might disturb visitors' noses.
What to serve during a viewing?
I would prioritize simple bites that require only a few steps, non-messy foods, and are easy to prepare in advance. For example, a classic tapas: cracker, meat/plant-based protein, cheese, and jam/sauce. Discuss with your real estate broker about introducing beverage and food service during property viewings.
How to give your kitchen an inviting look?
- Place drinks in the fridge (several for different tastes) or homemade lemonade.
- Set the dining table to simulate a reception.
- Light candles (basic and light scents - vanilla, lavender - that relax the atmosphere).
- Wash the kitchen and fridge, and polish the metal elements.
- Refresh your kitchen linens and arrange them nicely.
- Highlight the best features of the kitchen with light and decorate in a contemporary style.
- Place drinks in the fridge (several for different tastes) or homemade lemonade.
How to combine decoration and storage?
It's easy to display pretty pots, recipe books, and wooden utensils to create texture. It's natural decoration and gives a sense of organization!
According to Endreane, the kitchen is a central room to consider when making a purchase, as it's where people tend to gather. Endreane and her new partner Rachel develop recipes and add their own twist to classics to inspire you daily.
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