The backsplash tiles would be an issue if I didn't have the extra cash to deal with it.

It depends entirely on your local market and proper pricing. In areas where there is little inventory and high demand, it won't make any difference at all.

It is a kitchen that unless you are willing to redo it all do nothing and price the house accordingly. . It looks clean save the money for the new place .

It wouldnt turn me ON. But whether it is a deciding factor depends on the size of the house and the market.

If I were selling, I would clean off the counters completely. No microwave, no canisters. If you have a bit of money to invest, a new sink and faucet and switch the backsplash to something very simple.

An expensive kitchen update to sell a home is rarely cost effective. The buyer may think your ideas are terrible.

are the cabinets painted or stained? I'd try to fill the holes and get a selection of a more modern pull on the cabinets. stainless or polished nickel in a pull configuration will stand out a bit against the dark.....and the update to at least a soft modern vibe will be better. Note the shape and style of the dishwasher pull for a general idea..... I would get a stylish drop pendant above the sink...and leave everything else alone. People like to see cleaned up/ cohesive looks and you only need a couple tweaks. I wouldnt bother w new backsplash or bigger things. its true some will gut the space or change all the surfaces but thats not your concern. Just make it look right for what it is. New sink and faucet??? maybe a modern style faucet w higher arc can be placed for not much cost. Many faucets are DIY install now. Even if not high end faucet it will accomplish a few things and be good for a while.

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I don't like the black and the backsplash. If I purchased the house I'd have to change it. Whether it would stop me from purchasing the house depends on the market, the price, and the condition of the rest of the house.

This forum is filled with a lot of DIYers who aren't intimidated by doing updates or making changes. You'd be better off asking a local realtor about it and also going online and looking at the style and condition of the houses in your price range.

The backsplash is the worst feature, but if everything else in the home is clean and in good repair, I don't think it would keep it from selling. It's pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. Replace it if you have the time and funds, otherwise, don't worry about it. What is the market like where you are? Where I am everything that is priced right is under contract within a week.

It's nice and clean, but may not appeal to buyers with the cabinets being so dark and the busy backsplash. You could easily paint this in a warm cream color (something a little darker than your counter) and add brass or gold handles. Painting cabinets is not that difficult with todays choices in paint - BM Advance is wonderful!

Backsplash should be neutral color. When selling replace the calendar with a beautiful picture instead.

The backsplash (too busy and wrapping on that side pantry wall) is the main issue. The light fixtures are the second issue.

I'd prefer those cabinets over a DIY paint job for sure. You don't show the range side, but if there's a suitable hood for ventilation then that side is fine, though I wouldn't choose gas over induction myself.

If you don't want to redo the backsplash (skip the side wall so that will need some sheetrock repair probably), then just clean and price accordingly.

The easiest and cheapest change would be to swap out the backsplash and put in battery operated under cabinet lighting. The lighting is horrible, and really needs reworking as a whole. But the battery operated under cabinet will get you through showings to a sale.

I couldn’t see anything other than the backsplash, I had to go back to see why people kept commenting on lights. I agree with everyone above. Price it accordingly or keep it minor- backsplash, eliminate sidesplash, 4 recessed lights, under cabinet lights.

Yes, it is a turn-off. Ask your local real estate agent if that matters to buyers in your area.

If your area has 25 buyers submitting over-list-price bids for every house in the first week, it won't matter at all. If your area has one buyer for every two houses in six months, it probably does matter.

Some people must like those backsplashes because they have been selling the style for years. Unless it's just really inexpensive and all being sold to flippers and tract builders.

Questions first:

- Is this in a modest-price-point house?

- Is the quality of the kitchen in keeping with the rest of the house?

- Is the condition as good as it appears in the picture?

Without knowing the answers to those questions for sure, I lean towards saying, LEAVE THE KITCHEN AS IT IS. It's perfectly acceptable; someone could move in today, even if they found the backsplash not to their taste or if they planned to paint the cabinets later. You cannot guess what a future buyer might want.

If I were selling, I would clean off the counters completely. No microwave, no canisters. If you have a bit of money to invest, a new sink and faucet and switch the backsplash to something very simple.

Good advice ... but I'd keep 1-2 canisters on the counter near the paper towels (to keep it from being too bare). I would NOT want to see a container with spatulas and wooden spoons beside the stove ... that implies you don't have the counterspace for your basics.

If I were going to spend on one single thing, it'd be a more simple backsplash ... white with white grout.

You could easily paint this in a warm cream color (something a little darker than your counter) and add brass or gold handles. Painting cabinets is not that difficult with todays choices in paint - BM Advance is wonderful!

While I personally would prefer white cabinets myself, painting cabinets is a lot of work -- and painting black anything is a lot of work. I wouldn't go down that road. Not unless I was doing it for myself. Your future buyer might prefer dark and moody.

When selling replace the calendar with a beautiful picture instead.

Good catch. In a perfect world, I'd hang a couple pretty plates (with a touch of black in the pattern) on the soffit above the sink ... and a matching platter on the end of that cabinet.

It could, but so could a white , green, blue or wood stained kitchen. The lighting is unfortunate. Not a fan of the backsplash either. You need to speak with your realtor and see what they think. If inventory is flying off the shelves, then leave it be - just make the place spic and span. Maybe have an open house and see what the feedback is.

Change things if it helps to sell quicker and for at least your asking price - don't chase the buck. Hopefully you have a realtor you can really trust.

Best of luck!

Agree the backsplash is an issue, and I’m not a fan of the dark cabinets. As already mentioned, they wouldn’t stop me from buying if I liked the rest of the house. Our house was full of horrible wallpaper when it was on the market. Didn’t stop us from buying. It all came down as soon as we moved in.

just as folks are primarily commenting on backsplash in a picture...folks browsing through the room note it as well.....it's in the category "hmmm maybe that coud be changed" I helped a relative pick a property a couple of years ago...you encounter broken counters/ cabinet doors missing or falling off....dented appiances...etc........a slightly passe backsplash is more a curiosity than anything else. it can be changed...at least the walls are protected and people are fully aware they can do something else if they want to....dont worry about the backsplash. Is there something you know about this space that could cause a SERIOUS issue? No disposal/ microwave instead of a hood./ pantry has poor organization/ cabinet shelves are warped / floor is warped? garden window leaks ? overall size? Yes it's small but is it proportionate to the dwelling? there's a folding stool leaning there..maye if there's space a small inexpensive cart that looks good and can hold coffee pot etc.. ..is there wall space there for a great wall pot rack..these things expand the space a bit which can mean added practical available functions for people that might find this a generally very tight space. Who is the targeted buyer?

if space there...extend the useability so people sense the flexibility and bit more generous feel than it really is.

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The simple answer to your question is yes. But a good real estate agent would be better postioned to advise you on your market and what changes might or might not be advisable.

For me it is a cramped kitchen with little space. That is what would turn me off, not the aesthetics. Aesthetics can be changed fairly easily. Kitchen size and layout, not so much. And not without a lot of extra money. So I recommend doing nothing and pricing accordingly.

We sold a house that had built in place knotty pine cabinets. One of the realtors we talked with recommended painting them. We did not. We ended up with a bidding war. So I say don’t do anything.

Nothing there would keep me from buying the house if it otherwise suited my needs. The backsplash is the one thing I couldn't live with), but it's relatively easily changed.

Paint the backsplash. It catches the eye in a bad way, and is a small job. Google for the right paint.

Same with replacing the very cheap fluorescent light fixture with something more stylish.

Remove the counter top appliances (toaster oven and coffee maker). Replace the window decor with one blooming plant in a brightly coloured pot, so that the first thing that catches your attention in the kitchen is something pretty.

It would turn me off. It looks like a kitchen in a rental.

It wouldn't turn me off even though I dislike the kitchen. It would just give me a good reason to buy the house at a fair price and then totally renovate the kitchen. I would hate to buy a house with a new or "updated" kitchen that I would feel terrible about gutting.

It’s very , very small without much counter space and it’s very dark …..but you have to see what else is offered in your price range ….is it an apartment or house ? Others have given you ideas to change the backsplash ..but giving a discount for changing the kitchen might be a better option .

The kitchen is clean, neat & in good repair. Which probably puts it light years ahead of similar properties. If you are planning to list for sale, I'm in the Do Nothing camp.

There are different buyers:

- welcome the opportunity to gut and redo to their liking, but consider in their offer.

- happy to make changes/can envision what a few updates would do.

- are happy, based on their finances and the comparisons they have seen.

I’d just change the lighting (important effect during showings), put on market and in no time your agent could provide feedback/comments (probably backsplash). Then can hold off showing for a few days and replace with white subway (to bottom of cabinets), which will feel more airy and possibly larger.

Location, Location, Location...

I would buy that kitchen sight unseen if it were in the right location. Kitchens are all personal. It matters more the price point of the house for the location. I don't happen to like the soffit or the backsplash so both would be torn out. But the buyer might love it.

When I am looking at a house to buy, I ignore the frills or the style of the seller. If this is a place I am going to live in I will change it to my loves. If this is a rental, it only matters if it is durable.