I'm all in a dither trying to get our condo market-ready. My latest frustration? Stainless steel appliances. I've been watching way too much HGTV, and now I feel like my kitchen is hopelessly outmoded and will never sell unless we splurge $3000 or so replacing perfectly good appliances with that brushed metal that sets buyers' hearts a-flutter.
Learning that another condo for sale in my complex has all-new stainless steel appliances has me practically in panic mode.
Do you know what really ticks me off about it all? It's not the money. It's knowing that my current set-up is the superior design. In a small galley kitchen, it's best to match cabinets and appliances (in our case, all cream) to create the illusion of space. Chopping up the field with silver blocks will break that trick of the eye. Not only will the kitchen seem smaller, but it will be a little more "busy" and a little less streamlined.
Will the average Jane care how small the kitchen seems, or will she just be thrilled to see Stainless Steel Appliances? I'm really not sure what I'll do.
Meanwhile, I wonder how long this modern metallic look will be "in." Thirty years ago, people were covering their hardwood floors with wall-to-wall carpet and tiling their bathrooms in green.
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I'm in the same boat, too... can't sell the house unless everything is PERFECT. It ain't gonna happen. Your place is precious and sweet and I bet will sell in no time.
Purty please come to my house and tell me how I can create the illusion of space?
Blah on the metallic look. I'll be spending a mint within a few years to redo my kitchen, and it won't be all stainless steel, I can tell ya that!
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