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Preparing your home for summer entertaining
After a rollercoaster of a year a lot of us will be looking forward to reconnecting with our family and friends over summer and enjoying some sunshine and laughter.
With social distancing still on a lot of our minds there’s likely to be a lot of parties held at home this year.
If you’re looking to spruce your digs up for guests then here are some tips:
Clean and declutter
A sparkling clean home somehow always feels bigger and it ensures that you’re always ready for last-minute guests.
You might like to go through one room at a time so it doesn’t seem like such a big task.
If you find items you no longer want or need while you’re cleaning you might like to consider selling them if they’re still in good condition, as a way to make a bit of extra Christmas spending money.
Add some festive touches
The turn of the season is as good an excuse as any to switch up your home’s décor and make it feel fresh and new again.
You don’t need to go overboard with traditional festive items like trees and wreaths if you don’t want to. Instead you might like to make your home feel a little more festive with some festoon lighting outdoors, or maybe some brightly coloured new cushion covers or table runners.
Check out your local homewares or department stores for some interior inspiration.
Get the kitchen ready
Home gatherings tend to centre around what’s happening in the kitchen so this is the room you’ll most want to have ready for visitors.
Clear out your fridge and freezer to make way for festive goodies, and make room on countertops so you can prepare your gourmet feasts.
For those that have their kitchen located away from the living areas of their home, you may want to consider adding some kind of seating in the kitchen (even if it’s just a stool or bench) so guests can hang around and chat while you’re busy doing the cooking.
Find a place to entertain outdoors
A lot of us have probably spent more time indoors this year than we would have liked, which means we’re going to want to head outside and make the most of long, summer days.
To do this you might need to find a comfortable spot in your backyard where you can fit an outdoor setting, and maybe even a barbecue too.
For a truly welcoming vibe, consider adding some plants or screening for privacy and make sure that the area has some shade if you’re going to be entertaining during the day.
