Judging by the TV real estate shows, a fridge or stove just isn’t worth having unless it’s stainless steel. So if you have stainless steel appliances, flaunt them — don’t hide them under clutter!
Yes, I’m talking about that big thing called a refrigerator that, in most kitchens, is disguised as a) a children’s art gallery b) a family portrait gallery c) a magnet message board d) all of the above.
“You can’t even tell the colour of my fridge,” says “smile,” a blogger on Yahoo Answers. “It’s nothing but artwork and school reminders. lol”
If this sounds familiar, then start decluttering.
When house hunters come calling, they want to see what they’re getting — dents and all — so you might as well strip the fridge of its clutter and show it in all its glory from the get-go.
Decluttering does have its benefits. Let’s face it, there is nothing pretty about our big North American fridges, even if they are stainless steel! That’s why in today’s modern high-end kitchens, refrigerators are disguised as cabinets.
By keeping the front free of photos, notes and artwork, you are actually taking the focus away from the fridge and giving yourself the opportunity to direct viewers’ eyes to your kitchen’s best selling points — like that new backsplash or fancy faucet.
Now that’s smart!
So what’s coming off your fridge when you declutter?