Henry JohnsonYour home is your oasis, and it’s suitable for you and whoever else resides inside. But does it fit the standards for entertaining guests? When it comes to throwing an event, the main goal is comfort and fun. Check out these tips on how to make your home better for entertaining.
Create the Perfect Foyer
You want your guests to feel greeted as soon as they walk through the door. Make sure this space is warm and inviting as soon as your guests come inside. You can install a nice overhead chandelier with an adjustable dimmer. Finding the perfect lighting is the trick.
You might go for a bright or more calming affair based on your event’s mood. Get the dimmer so that you can always set the tone for your occasion. Add a couple of plants at the entrance too. Plants always make a home feel cozier and more intimate.
It’s All About the Couch
It’s important to create a space that invites conversation. That’s why it’s all about the couch. And you can’t just purchase any type that you think goes with your home’s color scheme. You need to select the perfect couch.
It should provide enough seating for everyone but not be so loud and obnoxious that it takes up the entire living room. You still need to have room to create other seating areas for your guests and have room for an end table. Don’t be afraid to add some contrasting colors because doing so will brighten the place and can be a conversation starter.
Open Up the Kitchen
An open kitchen concept always works well when entertaining guests. It keeps the party flowing and makes everyone feel included. Even if some people move to a different section of your home, they’ll still have a view of the activity happening in the area.
Plus, with an open kitchen, everyone has a chance to see the delicious spread you put out for them. When your guests start to gravitate toward this section, they won’t feel so cramped and packed in while they try all the tasty treats.
Tackle the Backyard
Direct your attention outdoors because this space matters just as much as your home’s interior. Summer is a great time for outdoor parties. And if you happen to throw an indoor and outdoor party, you want both locations to reflect your impeccable taste.
Make sure you get some comfortable and stylish furniture for your patio and add some adequate lighting out there too. Some tea lights, a few candles, and lanterns can go a long way. But don’t mix up too much. You want things to look creative but not crazy.
Your home is already beautiful, but applying these tips to make it better for entertaining will help you take another step toward perfection.
