Your holiday open house is a chance to show off your beautiful home and, if you do it right, make a few sales. But it's also a chance to welcome family and friends into your home, so it's important that the space feels warm and welcoming—not just for buyers, but for everyone.
In this post, we'll share some ideas for decorating your open house so that it provides an ideal environment both as a potential buyer's first impression of your property and as an event space where people can enjoy each other's company!
You'll want your home to offer a warm welcome to guests, so you might want to consider using a wreath or bench in front of your door or adding lights on your porch. These can be seen from outside the house and make it clear that people are welcome at this home!
The kitchen is the heart of the home—so it makes sense to make it the centerpiece of your holiday decorating plan, too! A few simple tweaks can turn this season’s roast into a festive centerpiece or create a smaller version for door décor.
Remember that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's where people gather to share meals and stories, so make it inviting and cozy. Take advantage of your kitchen's layout by creating an "island" with a bar-height table between two stools or chairs. This allows you to entertain more people in a smaller space, which makes everyone feel comfortable!
If you have an open floor plan, this is another great way to create a fun gathering space without taking up too much room. If not, consider adding some seating options onto your countertop! A bench or stools can easily be pulled up for extra seating when needed (and just stored away again when not).
A living room is the first thing your guests will see when they walk in, so you want to make sure it's warm and welcoming. Make sure the room is clean and tidy, and add a few holiday decorations for a festive touch. Put out some flowers to create a beautiful centerpiece on the coffee table or side table. You should also have a comfortable place for guests to sit, if possible with an armchair or couch that can be easily moved around if more seating is needed during the party. If you've got space in your home and budget allows for it, think about adding a fireplace screen—it's not necessary (or even recommended) but it will look great as part of your holiday decorating scheme!
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Decorating your home for the holidays is a great way to bring cheer and happiness into your living space. You can create a festive atmosphere by displaying Christmas trees, ornaments and other holiday décor items. A Christmas tree can make all the difference in how you feel about your home during this festive season.
There are many factors that should be considered when choosing a tree for your home, including size, shape, and height as well as color choice. You should also consider whether or not you want a real or artificial tree since these products have different costs depending upon which option is chosen.
Bathrooms are often forgotten during the holidays, but they should not be! The bathroom is one of the most important spaces in any home, and it deserves to be decorated as well. Whether you're looking to spruce up your bathroom for Christmas or New Year's Eve, we've got some ideas that will make it shine.
Christmas: There are so many ways to decorate a bathroom for Christmas! You can use lights and garland in varying lengths around your mirror, or hang stockings from the towel rack. We love this idea where someone hung baubles from their shower curtain rod—it's festive without being too overwhelming for daily use!
New Year's Eve: If you want something a little more subtle than lights that shine through every day of December (and January), consider adding some gold accents instead like these metallic shamrocks by Urban Outfitters that can also double as party decorations once December 31 rolls around!
Valentine's Day: A neutral color scheme with pops of red makes this bathroom look like love itself has entered the space—and who doesn't want that?
Make a good first impression
Have guests feel welcome with the look and smell of your home
Keep your house tidy and clean for guests to enjoy
Make sure your home smells nice (don't forget about candles!)
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