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3 Tips to Set Up the Perfect Home for Entertaining GuestsLife is better with friends. Beyond your immediate family, you should try to share as much time as possible with those you enjoy being around. But while that's great in theory, really, who wants to go out all the time? Why not stay in and play host? Indeed, it's the best of both worlds. Ultimately, all you need is a little bit of space. The rest will mostly figure itself out when people show up. That said, there are a few things you should know before you send out the guest list. It isn't all that complicated. If you heed the following three key pieces of advice, you can set up the perfect home for entertaining guests: 1. Room to Gather The living room is called that because that's where you'll be doing most of your, well, living. It's the central hub of most homes and a likely place you'll want to be gathering when you have people over for drinks, movie night, game night, or just to catch up. Naturally, having a nice, wide-screen HD TV will help if you’re watching something or playing video games. However, seating is what really makes the difference between a comfortable, fun place to pass some time and a location that's only fit for a quick drop in. You also want to balance your hosting needs with your day-to-day preferences, of course. And this is why modern, sophisticated sofas are now so popular. Case in point: They're designed to open up space and let the room breathe, while also being extremely functional for everyday use. 2. Fine Dining While lounging around can be great, you also gotta eat. If you think about it, there may be no better reason to get a group together than to enjoy some delicious food. It's everything you love under one roof. In this respect, you don’t need to overthink it. You just need a solid, big table with enough space for extra chairs when a crowd shows up. Even better is designing a dining area that's near a kitchen island so that there is plenty of room for all the sides, fixings and dessert plates. Because, as we all well know, you can never have too much food. 3. The Great Outdoors If you have some outside space, that's when you can really take it up a notch. Nothing beats a backyard for everyone to gather ‘round and get some fresh air. You can even do the eating part out here too — that is, if the weather’s right. Indeed, what's better than a barbecue? But even if it’s not a food-forward affair, set up a few tables with some comfortable chairs and you’ll be ready to go. If you want to get uber-luxurious, add a large deck or patio to truly set the scene. Besides that, maybe you can offset a hammock for any guests who want to relax. Host with the Most Entertaining guests is one of the greatest joys of having your own place because it’s always easier to have a great time with those you love — and those you love to see. Make sure to have a nice, comfortable living room with a roomy couch for smaller gatherings of close friends. Be sure you have a table fit to feed more than a single family. And, if you have the option, make every gathering you can into an outdoor event. With these basics taken care of, you’re sure to be a show-stopping host in no time. Then the only problem will be setting the next date and deciding who gets the invite. CommentsComments are closed.
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