Tips for Hosting the Holidays in Your Home

Hosting the holidays in your home doesn't have to be a hassle

The holidays are a time for excitement and togetherness, however, if you happen to be hosting the holidays in your home, you might be feeling more stress than cheer. Hosting guests, particularly if you are unsure of whether your space can handle it, can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our tips below to host guests in your home for the holidays without worry.

Make Your Furniture Work for You

One of the biggest challenges of hosting holidays in your home is utilizing what you have to make it work. One of the best ways to do this is to make your existing furniture work for you, instead of trying to work around it. You can make bookshelves and end tables do double duty as drink and dessert stations as you serve your holiday meal, and your coffee table can easily become the kids activity area to keep them safely out from under your feet while you’re carrying hot dishes to the table. You can even turn your entire kitchen into a buffet station when you’re done cooking to leave more space for eating, and your living room can easily become a comfortable bedroom after the party is over with the addition of some privacy screens and some comfortable bedding.

Check Your Appliances in Advance

Nothing is worse than sticking your holiday ham or turkey into what should be a preheated oven only to find, oh no, your oven is done for. Or your ice maker has gone out during the very first round of punch. Or the dreaded refrigerator malfunction in the middle of chilling your pies. However, if you think ahead and work in advance, you can minimize the risk of these issues. Before you host your event, it’s a good idea to have your appliances serviced to make sure they are up to the task of your holiday hosting. Call a local appliance specialist and you can rest easy knowing your kitchen is ready to cook for a crowd. And if you discover that your kitchen could use a serious update, the post-holiday lull is a great time to talk with us about a kitchen renovation.

Clear the Way It might seem like a no-brainer, but with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, decluttering your home for your guests can fall by the wayside, leaving you shoving your stuff into every closet, cabinet and nook you can find when the doorbell rings. Well before the holidays are underway, you should commit to cleaning out the spaces your guests will be using. That means cleaning out the guest room where you have been storing excess decor, clearing out the coat closet that has turned into a craft supply shed and deep cleaning your guest bathrooms so they shine. When you prepare these spaces in advance, you can anticipate the needs of your guests before they arrive. And if you find that you need more storage space along the way, adding closets and cabinets is a great way to keep your home clutter free for the long term.

Hosting guests in your home for the holidays, whether you’re housing the in-laws for a month or just holding a cocktail party for a few hours, can be a breeze with these great tips. And if you find your home just isn’t up to snuff for your needs, a home renovation from Fisler Framing, Inc. is easier and more affordable than you think. Learn more about all the ways we can help customize your space to fit your needs at www.fislerframing.com.