Those who delight in entertaining guests know that there’s no better feeling than pulling off a spectacular party.
If you love to be the hostess with the mostest but think your home could use a level up, check out these eight ways to make your home better for entertaining.
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Don’t Neglect the Outdoor Spaces
Entertaining guests is not always an inside affair, especially when your guest list is extensive.
For entertainers who live in locations with favorable weather, it’s not uncommon for gatherings to migrate outdoors.
Hosts will find themselves in a bind if they neglect their outdoor hosting areas.
Transforming your yard into an attractive and inviting party space can take a lot of work, but the payoff will be gratifying.
Investing in stylish patio furniture and planting beautiful foliage will help your guests feel welcome and comfortable.
If you have dry or dead spots on your lawn, overseeding with high-quality grass seed will help restore your lawn’s beauty with minimal effort.
Include Special Features
You don’t have to be an HGTV star or spend thousands of dollars on new decor to include special features in your next gathering.
Instead, getting your hands on simple, inexpensive indoor and outdoor elements can brighten your space and offer your guests a pleasant ambiance.
Using small twinkle lights around a feature table, crown moldings, or railings can whisk your guests away to a fairytale setting and make your home feel simply magical.
Adding personal touches to the common areas, like mints or miniature chocolates, will grab your guests’ attention and make them feel truly treated.
Provide Enough Seating
Strategically planning your seating setups and ensuring that you have enough spots for everyone to get cozy will help your guests feel more comfortable and encourage them to stay for a more extended visit.
If you have extra chairs and tables in storage, bring them out for the occasion.
If you don’t have access to a surplus of seating options, local event rentals have chairs and tables you can rent at affordable rates for a large gathering at your place.
Plan the Layout
Since most houses are built to offer everyday functionality, not every home is set up for large party hosting.
Still, you shouldn’t let this stop you. Imagine how your visitors will fit within your space and ask yourself how you think they’ll mingle.
Don’t be afraid to temporarily rearrange your furniture to create a larger area of open space that guests can comfortably visit.
Open spaces will encourage guests to socialize more freely when they do not have to walk around accent tables or other items.
Keep Drinks and Food on Hand
As a hostess, it is up to you to provide refreshments for your guests.
Be sure to offer drinks immediately upon your attendees’ arrival and continue to offer throughout the party.
To keep potentially shy guests satisfied, invest in visually appealing containers like punch bowls or bar carts and store easily accessible refills, so your visitors don’t have to ask for a refill.
Ensuring that hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and finger foods are available for snacking will help take your entertainment space to the next level.
Give a Tour of the Facilities
If you and your guests enjoy chatting the night away, you don’t want your pals to have to interrupt a conversation to ask where the nearest restroom is.
One sure-fire way to immediately make your visitors feel at home is to give them a quick tour of the nearest bathroom and any alternative options once they arrive.
This way, they’ll be comfortable enough to move through your home when they need rather than tracking you down to get escorted to the facilities.
Use Proper Lighting
Proper lighting can make all the difference when entertaining a group of guests.
Invest in sufficient lighting so everyone can clearly see when visiting. After all, dark or dimly lit rooms during a dinner party can invite accidents, such as spilled drinks, to happen.
Keep in mind that your lighting setup can influence the mood of the gathering.
You can change existing light bulbs to a higher wattage for a brighter space where you are entertaining or install dimming functions to set a moody tone.
Incorporating floor lamps won’t break the bank and allows increased flexibility when lighting the area.
Give a Great First Impression
The entrance to your home is the first thing your guests will see when they arrive.
Making this space inviting and attractive will help set the mood for your gathering.
Festive decorations, intriguing art pieces, or colorful accents can grab attention as your guests arrive.
Unique decorative items can also serve as a conversation starter as you welcome people to your residence.
The Takeaway
If you’re prepping for your next big event, consider implementing a few of these eight ways to make your home better for entertaining.
Your guests will be raving about your party for weeks to come.
