Kitchen Decluttering

Eating / Dining Area	All hutches, curio cabinets, small tables, and other furniture in the eating are or nook have to go - leave the dining room table only. You want this area to appear as big as possible.
Counters	This is a biggie: No coffee machines, appliances, cookbooks, or anything on the counter top. Not even crumbs from a breakfast muffin.
Refrigerator	All the magnets, calendars, original school artwork your kids created have to go. Leave nothing but a clean showroom surface.
Cupboards	Clean out all the cupboards and leave only what you need for day-to-day living. Buyers open cupboards not only to be nosey, but also to see if their dishes and china will fit. Spilled Cheerios does not leave a good impression.
Cabinets Beneath the Counter	Like the cupboards, clean out and leave only what you absolutely need. Be sure the area beneath the sink is clean, with no leak stains, spilled cleaner stains, or other problems. Leave only a container or two of cleaner and dishwasher soap. If there's a musty smell, use a stick-on air freshener.
On Top of Cupboards	If your cupboards don't go all the way to the ceiling, it's likely this space has become a curio parking place. You guessed it! It all has to go.
Plants	Some homeowners like lots of plants in the kitchen, but too many create a clutter problem - two or three plants should be enough. If you're a plant collector, consider asking family or friends to plant-sit while the home is on the market.
Dining Tables	Remove any extension leaves so the table takes up less space. Also, keep only the number of chairs you actually need. A large table with more than four chairs can make a dining space look smaller than it is. Also, putting a tasteful floral arrangement in the middle of the table does add a nice touch of color to the area.
Pantry	Ah yes, for many homeowners the pantry is the repository of unfettered clutter. Since you're moving anyway, box it all up and move it out. It is fine to keep a few survival items, but nearly empty is the best. Many buyers like to check out the pantry, so let them imagine their clutter on the shelves.
Drawers	Occasionally, buyers will check out drawers to see if there are dividers or organizers they like. Leave the fewest utensils you can survive with.