The kitchen is one of the most popular room in homes with many people focused on functionality, entertaining, and higher end finishes.
The kitchen is overwhelming the most popular room in homes
A home that includes a “killer kitchen” or “luxury kitchen,” as described by the sellers, sells 8% faster than similar-sized homes in the same ZIP code. For this reason, a kitchen has become a focus of any renovation plan, home decor upgrade, and listings description.
According to a study by realtor.com analyzing the rooms most mentioned in listing descriptions, the kitchen has overwhelmingly the most popular room in homes at 69%. After the kitchen in popularity, the list was followed by the bedroom (49%), garage (35%), and living room (21%).
Features that people like to see in a deluxe kitchen
So if the kitchen is the most popular room in the house, what features of the kitchen will help it stand out among other homes? Some features will add value while other amenities are less relevant to buyers. Custom cabinetry ranks at the top of the list. Stay away from wood grain cabinetry. Solid colors like white or gray are the most popular. The other important features are a kitchen island, creative lighting, granite counters, large pantry, stainless-steel appliances, tile backsplash, and breakfast bar. The key focus is functionality. In contrast, stay away from over-the-stove microwaves, maple cabinets, and 4 x 4 tile floors.
The chef’s kitchen is growing in popularity among homes as well as condos in Oxford. Think big, and bigger. That means an oversized fridge (it’s even better to have a separate fridge and freezer); dual commercial-quality ovens to separate the main dish and the sides, a six-burner stovetop (or two!) so your pans don’t crowd each other, and a butler’s pantry that serves as a catering station.
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