How to Style Your Kitchen Island Bench

The kitchen island bench is often the centre of action in any home, serving multiple roles from the food preparation zone to the breakfast bar, homework hub and informal gathering spot for family, and friends. As such, it's an important design element to lavish a little attention on when it comes time to put your home on the market and move on to the next phase of life. As agents often say – kitchens sell the property – it is so important to highlight such a central part of any home. You can also read our 4 step guide on how to prepare your kitchen for sale. 

Here are a few budget-friendly ideas to consider when preparing to sell your property, that will help feature your kitchen island bench.

Kitchens are the heart of many homes

Prepare your kitchen island bench

We generally advise neutral paint colours when selling in order to appeal to the widest range of buyers. However, a dash of dramatic colour does no harm in drawing attention to a special feature. When choosing a vivid or dark colour to paint the front of your kitchen island bench and make it a dramatic focal point, take a cue from your bar stools. If they're white or light timber, use a darker colour on the island front behind them as a contrast. With dark stools, choose a vivid or bright paint colour to make the shapes stand out.

Dark tones to make a statement

Style with a centrepiece lighting

Nothing says your home's style is up-to-the-minute like a series of large pendant lights hung over the kitchen island bench or dining table. Take care to get the proportions and height spot on when installing them and go for multiples of three or even five if your island is extra large. There is a huge range of pendant shades available but rattan ones are great for a coastal, beachy vibe that's popular with buyers and can be relatively inexpensive. You can also install lights under the cabinets, and above the kickboards as well for additional mood lighting. 

Centrepiece lighting lifts the mood of the interior

Creative panelling ideas

There are endless possibilities for the way you can style your kitchen island bench, but overall it will depend on the style of your kitchen and home in general. Changing your panelling could add more value to your property overall, and there are plenty of ways you can do so with minimal budget spent. One example is the use of wallpaper on your panel. Think of large floral designs and geometrics or faux distressed timber. There are great imitations of concrete or marble as well if that suits the existing style. You can even buy reusable wallpapers which a new owner can remove or replace easily and with no damage done. If your kitchen has a timber or laminate floor, wrapping the island bench in the same material can create an effect that blurs the lines between cabinetry and flooring, thus creating an impression of additional space.  

Match the kitchen island bench with the right stools

Other ways to add value to your property to sell

If your kitchen is spacious but lacks an island beach you can create the impression of one by adding a bar-height table and stools, a stylish larger butcher's block or even a wheeled island in the centre or as an extra surface. 

Attention to detail is everything in order to stand out in a crowded property market. From the first impression, the marketing photographs everything is vital to the success of your sale. The Spatial team is able to bring out the most of your property and think of every detail to help set up a successful sale.

Light styling in the kitchen brings attention to the interior

Professional styling makes a difference

Reach out to us today to discuss your property styling needs and we’ll be happy to assist with any questions you may have. We have been styling properties for sale, and achieving amazing sales results for our clients, for over 12 years and we are confident that our experience can help you to achieve the best possible results.

Our large warehouse of furniture, artworks and accessories ensures we can create the most suitable look for your property to appeal to buyers. We offer a complete styling service or can work with a mix of your own furnishings and our hire selection.

Get in touch with us here for a Free Property Styling Quote, tailored to your property. Or call us on (02) 9417 7193 to speak with one of our expert Stylists.