Interior design experts have claimed that kitchens can be the key factor in clinching a home sale.Home design site MyDeco.com advised people to pay special attention to kitchens and reception areas two potentially busy and cluttered spaces - in order to attract new buyers.DIY enthusiasts were advised not to talk up their kitchen improvements, instead allowing the benefits of open-plan kitchen spaces with u-shaped countertop layout, shiny stainless steel taps or a newly installed kitchen sink to do the talking for themselves.The kitchen is often the first port of call for home improvements, especially in the run-up to a house sale, with estate agents frequently displaying photos of the kitchen when advertising a home for sale. MyDeco.com claimed that the all-important kitchen and reception areas should not only be revamped for the best effects, but should also be shown to home viewers before other rooms. The site not only advised an attractive DIY approach in the kitchen, but also urged homeowners to consider a DIY approach to selling, suggesting that people consider how necessary an estate agent really is in the process.