In a recent post on my home staging blog I asked home stagers how to stage a kitchen when the time comes to decorate a home to sell.
Many kitchens you encounter when you’re doing home staging consultations are similar to the one pictured here, but we all know how important kitchens are to prospective buyers and cluttered kitchens like this will not woo anyone.
The following are my recommendations for this kitchen:
Clean up the clutter
Remove the clutter from the top of the stove and the counter tops, leaving behind only the barest of essential small appliances like the coffee maker, toaster and microwave. A knife block and spice rack are the only other items that should be on the (sparkling clean) counter. I would suggest putting a bowl of fruit on the counter and with the black and white color scheme I’d choose lemons and limes for a fresh pop of color.
The less clutter you have on the counter, the larger and cleaner the kitchen appears.
The dishrags should be out of sight and the fridge, which isn’t in the photo, should be cleared of photos and magnets and if there’s a kitchen garbage can in a kitchen this size it should be hidden if possible.
While not shown in this photo, a common problem is finding a dish drying rack on the counter beside the sink. This takes up a lot of space, looks cluttered and can draw attention to the absence of a dishwasher. Dishwasher or not, get rid of the counter top drying rack to show off more counter space.
Once all of the clutter is gone, make the kitchen as clean as possible. This includes all appliances, inside and out. Appliances may not be part of the listing, but they may be something a potential buyer wants to negotiate for.
Update the cabinets
These cabinets are in good shape but a fresh coat of paint and some hardware would take them out of the 1980s. I’d suggest brushed nickel hardware for the cabinets doors and a color like Northampton Putty (HC-89, Benjamin Moore®) or Sag Harbor Gray (HC-95,Benjamin Moore®) which will work with the black and white tiled floor and gray counter top.
One important thing you must always keep in mind is if the décor of the home matches its price.
If this home is being listed for a million dollars with a linoleum floor, you want to lay down ceramic tile, replace the counters with granite and replace the appliances with stainless steel. Builder’s lighting fixtures are generally not good enough for a higher priced home and should be replaced with something more upscale.
However in a mid-priced home the paint, hardware and de-cluttering suggestions would be enough.
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Debra, Fantastic article! Yep, the kitchen is the heart of the home and here in Jersey it’s usually the make-or-break for buyers. One thing I do like to do where possible is add a touch of whimsy. I found some great brightly colored ceramic canisters (red, green,yellow and blue in deep primary shades) in staggered heights at a local fun discounter AND I found a brightly colored rooster that a bit “kitschy” – it is on springs and the cockscomb is made of red toile. The bright colors catch the eye and the spring action makes it really fun. But it has to be placed away from small hands!! These color bursts “welcome” someone into an otherwise stark kitchen. That’s helpful where there is no natural focal point to the space or to draw the eye onward!
All my best,
Pat MacKay Interior Therapy! pat@interiortherapynj.com
I agree with most of the suggestions made. My exception is the knife block. I have a thing about keeping them on the counter and think they are best left out of sight. Spot on with the rest. Great article for sellers in prepping their kitchens for sale.
Judy, you make a great point. I agree! Thanks for writing.
I liked taking this quiz and comparing my ideas to the professionals. I’m glad to know my ideas were in the ballpark. It’s hard to believe that people would live like this, but to each his own I guess. The important thing is how things look to a prospective buyer.
Hey Debbie, So glad you’re working your way through the quiz and comparing your ideas. You’ll be really amazed how people live once you get out there staging homes. This is a good thing for us — they desperately need our help!
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There were a lot of things that I could not see; but I would use a “focal” color (like red or eggplant) to brighten the space. I aggree with the de-cluttering, after all this is where food is prepared. And I really disliked the mirror, it seemed WAY out of place. Simple, inexpensive things like painting the cabinets, adding upgraded countertops and adding new flooring would improve the value of the area. I think it’s important to think of the overall value of the house, for example adding granite countertops when other homes in the neighborhood have lower-grade materials is not a good idea; you’ll never get that money back. Also, updated applicances are needed; almost everyone expects stainless or at least matching appliances these days.
Great comments Tamara, thanks for sharing your observations!
I chose pretty much the same suggestions that could be seen. I would have chosen a bright runner in front of the stove or sink area and matching accessories on the counter. Possibly painting a backsplash to make a little more interesting.
Thanks for sharing your staging idea Kelly!
I agree. I would get rid of the clutter and open food containers first. I could see hanging a bright colored, clean, new dish towel on a towel rod in the kitchen, but not soiled and hanging on the cabinet. I would replace the picture next to the eating area with a bright colored frameless canvas print since the cabinets, while dated, have modern, clean lines. Minimal appliances on the counter. I don’t know if there was aluminum foil lining the pans under the stove burners, but it looked like it to me in the pictures. I did that in my first home to keep them spotless, but took them off when it was time to sell and they looked brand new. Bright place settings on the table with some type of centerpiece. I love french vanilla coffee beans in a dish with candles. Simple and a wonderful scent. As an RN with a previous art degree I’ve never used; I’m thinking this could be an enjoyable business.
Millie, great ideas — thanks so much for adding your comments!
By the way, if I had to pick a single profession that more of my graduates have come from it would be nursing! You can read about one of them, Holly Battaglia in this story, Registered Nurse and mother of 4 finds success in home staging business.
Basically, the outdated kitchen should be redone such as replacing the countertops, putting in a new sink and faucet, replacing the hood over stove and stove. I would remove the upper cabinets to open up the kitchen. However, if this could not be done, then yes the counters should be decluttered, removing the towels off the cabinet doors and leaving little items as possible.
Great ideas Alicia, thanks for sharing!
For an outdated kitchen I would:
1) de-clutter the countertops, put a bowl of fruit out on the counter.
2) paint the cabinets had hardware
3) get stainless steel appliances, replace countertop with granite
4) replace countertops with granite and a backsplash
5) get new flooring and new faucet as well
6) get rid of shade and add a valance
7) add new wall art
That’s a great list Liza, thanks for sharing!
I agree with many of the ideas. something I have done when painting cupboards is to add molding. it is a cheap way to make the cupboards look more expensive.
Great idea Tanya!
I totally agree with everyone about all the things that can be done with an outdated kitchen. I just last year redesigned my outdated kitchen,that looked simular to this one. I had the kitchen gutted out and replaced with new wood flooring, extended counter tops,cabinets with knobs and one glass display case added.on,window treatments, sink, appliances, with the microwave over the stove and light fixtures.
Thanks for sharing your experience Deresa!
My list would be:
1) De-clutter
2) Add the above stove microwave
3) If possible remove the top cabinets that hang low to open the space
4) Clean up the dining area add centerpiece/some color, add long curtains on each side of windows/sliders
4) Add counter seats at the area where I suggested the cabinets come down to make a snack area…
5) Add a couple of art pieces in the dining area
6) Only add a couple of interesting pieces on countertops for art.
Great tips Lisa!
My first reaction was to the mirrored backsplash, which was doubling the items visible on the counter. The phone cord behind the telephone attached to the mirror was even visible. This would be the change I believe would make the greatest impact, by bringing the kitchen up to date and giving it a richer and more coordinated appearance.
I would like to clarify the comment I just submitted. The change I would make would be to to remove the mirrored backsplash and replace it with a new glass or tile backsplash to coordinate with the existing colors.
Great suggestion Cheryl
I would definitely clean up the clutter I’d put a fresh coat of paint to living it up I’d add a medium glass vase with lemons in it I’d add clear glass canisters for props and maybe a couple of vibrate bar stool
Great suggestions Toni!! I think you might enjoy this article:
Addicted to Decorating or Born to Be a Home Stager
I would de clutter,clean add a glass bowl with lemon , lime keep the tea pot on stove, keep towels neatly place a yellow and green one .Paint cabinets and add gun metal color knobs , long white curtains, and a picture with yellow and green in it .nice center piece on table.
Great ideas Patricia, thanks for sharing them!
I agree the clutter was the first thing that I had noticed. A fresh coat of paint on the cabinets.
Absolutely Rochelle, thanks for commenting!
I agree with most of the comments. Declutter first off. If budget is tiny, new hardware on cabinets, bowl of red apples, maybe a towel rack that hangs on the kitchen cabinet or a red towel that lays next to the sink. If there is more money is the budget, add micro over the stove, matching appliances, change out the backsplash and floors if possible. Art in areas near by to coordinate with kitchen and new drapes.
Great ideas Ginger! Are you already a home stager?
I would de clutter, brighten space, clean off counters and place fresh flowers on counter place fresh clean dish towel for color. Pull up blinds, take down any photos, replace cabinet doors if in budget. Put away Microwave replace metal burner covers take away that foil..
All great ideas Merrie! Are you already a home stager?
Remove all dishes from counter space and stove. Remove the towel from the cabinet door as well as the book on the near the sink. Replace or resurface cabinets. Replace flooring. This room is lacking color and it could be added by hanging drapes and or a plant. Appliances such as microwave, toaster and coffee maker, should be clean if they are left on the counter.
Great suggestions, Antoinette. Are you a home stager?
To Debra, my concern is replacing stoves,lighting etc. Since I don’t have that experience what do you suggest
Pamela, in all my years of staging I have rarely had to replace light fixtures. When I do, I offer to shop for the client to choose them but it is up to them to hire someone to put them in. Same with appliances, rarely something you’ll actually do beyond recommending they switch them out.
Remember it will also come down to the price point of the home. Be far more critical in a very expensive home. That’s where looking at listing in your target neighborhoods will help educate you about what might be expected at different price ranges. It’s all about how your client’s listing will stack up against their competition in a similar price range in that neighborhood.
Hope that helps!
1. Update appliances (especially stove) to make sure they match. If not wanting to update to stainless steel, upgrade stove and microwave to black to match the dishwasher.
2. Update cupboards – either replace or paint white with stainless steel or brushed nickel hardware.
3. Clear counters – hide / store appliances on counter. Update countertops with more modern material if in budget.
4. Replace floor tiles. If not in budget, give them a good scrubbing. The black appliances would match the black & white tile.
5. I first thought the mirrored backsplash was a view into another room, so if that was the case, I’d recommend removing the upper cabinets or also including the “rooms beyond” in the same de-cluttering and freshening theme with new paint. When I noticed it was a mirrored backsplash, my immediate recommendation is to replace this with a more modern backsplash, perhaps something lighter to make the kitchen seem larger.
Thanks so much for creating this! I’m just realizing my passion for design might actually be profitable, and it’s a very exciting prospect 🙂
Love your ideas Lindsey. Looks to me like you have a natural talent for this! I hope you’ve signed up for my FREE Jump Start Course to start learning more about a home staging career.
1. Put all the clutter away in cabinets, organized. Find another spot for microwave and not on a diagonal. Dishrags washed, folded and in a drawer. Clean everything bottom to top until sparkling clean.
2. Remove tin foil and put covers over burners which are same color as stove.
3. Right over the linoleum I would put that new stick flooring that looks like real wood floors in a warm walnut brown with gray in it (Hampton-ish).
5. Paint the cabinets the same gray tone in new floor a shade or two lighter in a sheen or gloss finish. Fix whatever is going on with the cabinet lower right. I wouldn’t put hardware on these cabinets. They have the grab pull space as designed and my sense is that hardware would be distracting to the eye.
5. A bowl or basket Granny Smith apples and I would bring in two more accent pieces lime green to go nearby.
Thanks for all your great ideas Jaclyn! Are you a home stager?
Awesome ideas on the cabinets & flooring Jaclyn. You are keeping it affordable while achieving a great look.
I feel it has to be an affordable approach because who’s to say the new owner doesnt just walk in and ‘gut’ the kitchen to meet his/her preference which would be a sad waste of time,money and energy. My thoughts on the ART of the Stager is to work with mostly what’s on hand, tweaking or replacing within budget and reason. Too much may overwhelm or stress the seller when the main goal is to eliminate that stress for the owner which is why the stager was hired in the first place.
Selling and looking for another home is a challenge on its own, budgets are in place and sellers may have to use funds to do some things at the next property purchased. I, personally would not want to be adding to that in anyway but instead be has helpful and amazing as possible, leave the seller with a positive experience and that is what leads to future projects and others seeking the service I provide.
I applaud your suggestions.
Cheers
Tanis, you make an excellent point about keeping suggestions affordable while minimizing the stress on the seller. What is appropriate to recommend in any staging situation will be a balancing act between: how long you have until the house hits the market, the price point of the home (and how it would compare to other homes in that range that the same buyers would be looking at), how much needs to be done in that particular home, etc.
I have clients whose house is so bad from the start, I’d be happy to get it to the level of the “before” of another client. 🙂
Clutter is the first I saw.
Remove clutter
Put food in its proper place
Only microwave and may on other small appliance
If kitchen cabinets are not renovated. Change handles and clean to give it a more modern look
Great ideas Wezlynn!
Remove all the clutter and clean the kitchen.Update cabinets and tile on floor. I would update the appliance if possible and add more lighting.
Thanks for sharing your great ideas Diane!
Well that was easy. Did I pass?
I would declutter the kitchen update appliances , cabinets ,flooring and refresh wall coloring , add more lighting
Great ideas Monique!
De-clutter the kitchen. Clean until it sparkles. I would recommend repainting the cabinets and updating the flooring. If can’t afford new appliances, clean and add stainless steal burner covers to give it a clean fresh look. I would add a nice center piece for the kitchen table to give it an inviting atmosphere. Fresh flowers are always nice.
Excellent suggestions Tina! Thanks for commenting!
De-clutter always- clean very well- update anything if needed – decorate according to price point and Style of home- create inviting ambiance where people would love to enjoy ?
Great summary Kristen, are you a home stager?
Update the appliances, declutter, new flooring, counter tops, put away dishes, remove all items, re face cabinets, paint the kitchen walls and paint the island a different color.
All great ideas Beverly assuming there was time and budget available and that such an expense would be in line with the price point of the house. Often we have to scale back what we “could” do for a compromise that still leaves things way better than we found them. The most creative solutions often come when we’re up against a tight renovation/remodel budget 🙂
I would look into Sears outlet for an updated stove and a microwave with range hood built it; gives more counter space and less clutter. My suggestions were in alignment with those exceptions mentioned above and I would definitely update the flooring with something less dated. What’s the point of updating the other things if the floor still looks dated. Nothing expensive as their are lots of modern, inexpensive flooring options that are practical and very easy to maintain. Look into a Home Depot or Lowe’s very inexpensive with installation or better yet, if you have some time off of work look into DIY.
In this kitchen if yiure sticking with the black and white floor those cabinets and countertops do nothing for this kitchen. The countertop should be dark granite and remove all clutter from counter as possible. I also was thinking of big bowl of colorful fruit and love the look of fresh little potted herbs sitting out preferably in front of a windowsill.
All great suggestions Dawn! Are you a home stager?
I would de-clutter the counter tops and reface the kitchen cabinets or replace them. Replace counter tops with quartz, if it’s in the owner’s budget. Buy all stainless steel appliances. Replace floor with hardwood or laminate and put subway tile for back splash.
That would be quite the transformation Isabelle!
My staging ideas exactly matches to yours, from the two rooms example you had here. I always love to decorate, but feel afraid to pursue it because i didn’t go to school for it. But i know the talent of decorating is in me. I want to start with a free service of home staging assistant. Just want to be with someone experienced as a helper, for a start. Any advice you can give?
Hi Charito, I’m so glad to see that home staging ideas come so naturally to you! So you have the talent, now you just need a step by step business model to follow! It’s natural to feel nervous before you have the right information that will show you how to get from where you are right now to where you want to be. 5
I disagree with working for free as a home staging assistant. That won’t actually boost your confidence, and could potentially do the opposite. You’ll spend your time holding up pictures while the stager decides where to hang them, steaming wrinkles out of new shower curtains and rolling the towels for the stager. And, why would you do that for free anyways? If you were assisting me for example, I would be billing my client $65 an hour for your time!
So my advice is, stand in your power. Embrace your god given talent and get the information you need to turn that into a business. I can show you how to do all that, as I’ve already done for thousands of others who were just as nervous and scared as you! This article might help you as well:
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First off, I agree that a Clean Up, Clear Clutter, Polish and Shine from appliances to cabinets to the large windows/ ? Glass patio doors in the background. NO grubby dish towels or rags in sight and garbage the foil liners under the burners.
Keep only necessary counter top appliances out. Remove the wall mounted phone… ugh! The TOO TALL tulip glass thingies need to go or be placed else where (if they work) and keep the remaining counter surface clear with the exception of your lemon/limes suggestion Debra or perhaps a simple floral arrangement of sm / med height in a square vase (glass or the ‘pop’ lor chosen ) Potential buyers, especially the main meal prepper wants to see what they have to work with.
I don’t see hardware on these cabinets so a fresh coat of paint or a crisp, simple backsplash of white subway tiles or square, off set diamond mount and darker grout to compliment the cabinet color.
If flooring replacement is feasible then DEFINITELY do so with either tile or even a light shade of the widely used vinyl laminate available that is easy to install if a smaller budget is the issue.
A simple black rod above the window (whatever it is) with one panel on either end that skims the floor and my color choice would be white to keep the room more visually open. Keep the table clean, clear and polished. Centerpiece / arrangement might be best on the table versus the counter but that can played with.
Finish with removing the drab art work that is placed too high and replace with either 2 side by side blk/wh framed contemporary pieces or I would find a feasible colored piece with some texture to it. Possibly a canvas acrylic painting that includes the ‘pop’ color I chose.
My very last suggestion involves if this house is being lived in while on the market is too allow a few extra minutes in the morning to be certain the counters and sinks are clean and shiny. Hang used towel / dish cloth
on easy to remove clear scotch mount hookson inside of cabinet below the sink or take to the laundry room. A quick look at mirrors , windows or stainless steel appliances to be free of splashes or finger prints. It’s worth the few extra minutes if the seller is keen to move this property.
Thank you, I am enjoying this quiz and the variation in the projects. I’m doing this for fun and I was curious how my ideas would compare with a stager of Debra’s magnitude.
Tanis, blown away by how thorough you are! That is exactly how I handle any room when doing a home staging consultation.
If you’re not already making money as a home stager, you seriously could be. Depending on the price of real estate where you are (and how many hours you’re in the home), you could be earning anywhere from $300 to over $1000 for a home staging consultation where you just go in and give your advice (like what you’ve done here) and then leave with your money.
I hope you’ll take a look at the complete step-by-step business model I give you to follow inside the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program.
I’ve just started this quiz for fun and enjoying it – thanks for putting it together! You had a lot of my suggestions, so I will try not to be too repetitive. The one thing where I was a little different was (hold your breath!) I actually think the floor is pretty cool so would work around that by keeping the floor in good shape and updating everything around it to jazz it up. (Loved your idea of lemon and limes for colour!) I took the de-cluttering a step further and suggested removing the microwave as well for more counter space. Remove the phone from wall. Update the fawcett. Replace the old blinds slick new ones. Replace decor on counter (looked like candle holders) with a vase or fresh flowers (or fake to avoid allergic encounters). Update the wall art to be proportionate to the wall space – a portrait shape perhaps rather than landscape as currently shown. Also, assuming this is being done on a budget I suggest maybe just getting some oven burner covers to place over the burners… not sure if that is a good look or not but just a thought.
All great ideas Jen, thanks for sharing! Though I don’t think burner covers are necessary 🙂
One of the great things to notice from this exercise is that different home stagers will all do it slightly differently. And that’s OK, because there is no single right answer to every room. Our main goal is make it much more attractive to the target home buyer.
I would like to declutter the kitchen with only essentials on kitchen counter only with couple of things and would like to change or atleast fix the cabinets and matching backsplash to enhance the look of kitchen and one or two of decorative bowl on counter which should be colourful and soap dispenser on the sink and no hanging towels
Great suggestions Nuziha!
I say declutter everything first. Then thoroughly clean the entire room. Next fix and/or update cabinets. Put out a few items on the counters. And take out the lan line phone.Replace it with a replica of something more up to date.
Hi this is Jules first thing I would want to do is put covers over the coils of course the stove and kitchen have been thoroughly cleaned at this point organize the drawers since people will be looking in them and declutter them as well I think Hardware ads so much so after painting possibly the upper cabinets lighter and the bottom cabinets possibly a darker color I would make sure that any hardware was matching refrigerator freezer oven microwave are all cleaned out from the inside out, no smells of dinner from last night? lights turned on bulbs replaced if any not working if blinds are old have them pulled up with a cornice or Valance at top and of course matching towels either displayed on the counter by the sink or over a few cabinet how to play with that some a matching rug with padding the rub does not have to be of material it would be easier if it was of some kind of cleanable surface
Thanks for sharing these tips Jules! Isn’t it great to know that this is exactly the kind of advice that your clients will pay you for?!
I would remove the mirrored back splash-replace it with white or black and white subway tile. I think I saw a table and a chair by the door? I wood remove them if it’s a small space, if it’s the eating are, then I would clear the table and put a vase of flowers on it. The rest that I wrote is repetitious so I leave that go.
Excellent suggestions Katherine! Are you a professional home stager?
Hi,
It is fun to read everyone’s ideas. For a low budget upgrade, I agree that the kitchen should be cleaned, organized to reduce clutter, and made as functional as possible. Paint the cabinets a soft white, no hardware added that is too visually busy. Leave upper cabinet since storage is needed. Have a clear line of sight to the dining area. Remove the mirrored backsplash, for low budget add washable wallpaper or if handy subway or glass tile with accent color. Add towel rack and towels and add floor mat with accent color. If affordable add range and above range microwave in black.
Since the dining area is nice with the windows, make this area the focus to draw the attention here and make this area welcoming, paint the walls a soft white, add accents like placemats, flower arrangement in accent color or fruit bowl. Add window treatments, larger artwork with accent color, and wine rack.
Those are all amazing suggestions Cindy (and exactly what a client would pay you very well for as a home stager). Thanks for commenting!
It would have been helpful to know what the budget was! I didn’t write down the painting of cabinets b/c I thought we were working with what was there. However, those low-cost ideas all work!
Hi Sue,
You’re on the right track, don’t worry if you didn’t specify repainting. We are rarely working with a set budget. The challenge is to see how many ideas you can come up with.
In an actual home staging consultation, you’ll be making judgement calls based on the price point of the home and how much time is available. A lot will also depend on the state of the home “before.” There are some clients where there is SO much that could be done, I’d be happy to bring their home “after” up to the standard of a “before” for other clients. And there are other clients whose “before” home looks like an “after” for most people, and we can take it to an even higher level! I hope that makes sense 🙂
This room definitely needs de cluttering. I would remove the microwave all together. A pop of color is needed , something bright, like yellow or lime green or red with the black and white color scheme already there.
Also buy new stove pans don’t cover old ones in foil. It’s a cheap upgrade
I love that you’re also getting down to the finer details Robin, that’s great!
I would have also suggested removing the outdated mirror backsplash and replacing with a neutral – White- subway tile.
That’s an excellent suggestion when there’s the time and money to do it!
Though I did not go to school for interior design, I have done some professional staging of homes to be placed on the market. I was encouraged as someone who thought I had an eye for it. Anyway, when I did staging it was to make the best out of what was there without changing entire rooms- minimalistic. In this kitchen, declutter the entire room. Take the overhead cabinets out. Install some hanging lights and fix the ceiling where the cabinets hung. I would get a colorful valance for over the sliding glass door. Put flowers on the table and set it with nice placemats, napkins and dishes. Maybe an area rug under the table to pull the room together. As mentioned, declutter the countertop and stove. Leave the kettle on the stove. Maybe put a colorful teapot, some cups and a clear glass pedestal cake dish with something under the glass on the counter to make it inviting.
I would choose a lighter color for the kitchen, get a flat top stove, remove all the clutter on the counter and stove, put a towel rack up, and last change the flooring,
All great ideas, though replacing appliances would really depend on the house price point.
I agree with all the ideas, but I would also change the paint and the blinds.
Thanks for those additional suggestions Juanita!
The most time staging should be spent in the kitchen…
1. Clean clutter…remove food, dishes, books, and towels.
2. Put small appliances away…maybe just pick one like coffee maker
3. Have matching appliances or upgrade to stainless
4. Replace mirrored backsplash with updated tile
5. Change out range hood for a microwave hood
6. Change out the flooring along with the window treatments
All great ideas Diane, if there is the time and budget to do it! Would also depend on the price point of the house.
If there is not much of a budget to go with. Simply clearing the clutter, and a nice deep clean. Then lighten it up with a backsplash and a fun kitchen rug. I like to keep a lot of spaces a little more on the neutral side to allow for the client to add their own personality to it. 🙂
Great insight Lavina! Thanks for adding your thoughts.✨
I agree with most of the suggestions made.
1. De-clutter the kitchen
2. Clean the surface
3. Remove the cloth from hanging on the cupboard
4. Adjust the microwave, toaster, coffee machine to make more space
All great suggestions Ruchi! Also the exact solutions this client paid me for 🙂