Culinary revolutions, or the types of kitchen in real estate

This time I would like to start a series of articles in a slightly unconventional tone. Today on the blog, a few words about how the type of a given room in a property affects its attractiveness and demand on the market. We start with the heart of the home, that is... the kitchen!

The boom in cooking and kitchen design has continued unabated for several years – television is saturated with cooking programmes, there are thousands of blogs online, and every day there are plenty of workshops with the best chefs from around the world. That is why investors very often pay attention to the layout of the kitchen in a property – whether it is a separate room or a kitchenette.

Each type of kitchen has both its supporters and its opponents. Before making a final investment decision, it is worth finding out how it affects the overall price of the flat and the rent for the property. An analysis of flat sales and lettings leads to an obvious conclusion – the kitchen has a significant influence on differences in flat prices, taking into account its layout within the space, the location of the flat, its standard and its floor area.

It is not kitchens open to the living room that lead the way, but separate rooms. Why? Above all, they increase the functionality of the flat and the comfort of using it. Depending on the nature of the property, the spatial arrangement of rooms comes in various configurations. The kitchen is an important interior in that fitting it out becomes quite a challenge for investors. Hence its size often plays a key role when making the final decision about investing in a property.

In addition, attention is often paid to whether the kitchen is equipped with basic appliances, i.e. a cooker, a fridge and a sufficient number of cupboards. The finishing style is left to the discretion of investors.

What do you think about the importance of the kitchen in the final transaction of buying or selling a flat?

Best regards, Marta Kulawik