Page 34 - ESPC July 2022

INTERIORS INSIDER

A shaker kitchen is a timeless look and works
with lots of different interior styles. You can paint

them different colours whilst still appealing to
many purchasers. EXPERT TIPS

Sally Homan, Robertson Lindsay Interiors Choose matt doors instead of gloss

Good quality stone or quartz worktops
Avoid quirky tiles
Upgrade appliances up as a place to work. It’s a less expensive and
Old, outdated, and poorly functioning quicker alternative to an extension. Add an island
appliances are one of the top reasons
homeowners renovate a kitchen or move to “If you have space for an island then think
a new home entirely. Switching freestanding about painting the wall units neutral and the
appliances for built in won’t always make island in a different colour,” says Sally Homan,
financial sense. However, swapping an old solid- design director at Robertson Lindsay Interiors.
plate electric hob for a new induction one might, “This creates interest and contrast whilst being
and won’t cause much upheaval, provided you largely neutral and appealing to many buyers.”
choose one the same size.
Adequate lighting
Add an island Even if your kitchen needs renovating, turning
If you have money to spend and want your it into a bright open space with good lighting
kitchen to appear as a multi-functional space can make all the difference to buyers. Aim for
then adding an island in your cooking area can a combination of spotlights and hanging lights
be a great way to achieve this, as it offers a for ambience and added style. Use bright white
dedicated zone for food prep that can double illumination underneath wall units to make it
easy to carry out tasks such as meal prep. This
hue also recreates the appearance of daylight,
which is ideal if your kitchen lacks natural light.
Use warm-toned lights throughout the space to
create a welcoming feel for buyers.
To really enhance the worth of your home,
interior design experts recommend you should
aim for a combination of these kitchen features.

“If you are looking to sell in the future I would
avoid the trend for very quirky tiles such as
the mixed Moroccan tiles as they will date. Of
course if you are looking to stay in your home
for longer then go for it.”
Above image: Suzanne Black photography

34 | espc.com espc.com | 35