The holidays are around the corner which means you might be the lucky one to host your family and friends at your home. Hosting can be stressful, from getting invites out, to organizing the food and making sure everyone is comfortable and the evening goes smoothly. Take some stress off your shoulders this holiday season by getting your kitchen ready for hosting. Take a look at these 5 changes you can make to make your kitchen perfect for hosting this holiday season.
Create Space
Hosting brings people together, and sometimes a lot of them. If your kitchen space is not equipped to handle more than your usual crowd, you can consider updating your kitchen to open it up and create space. If your current layout involves little rooms separated by walls, opening this up can add more flow to your party and make your guests feel more comfortable. This will also allow for easy transitions from room to room or meal to meal, allowing everyone to move freely and mingle with each other.
Storage
Hosting involves a lot of moving pieces, one of them being to prep the food and drinks for the party. Without adequate countertop space and storage, this can be quite overwhelming. If you are lacking countertop space and storage, you can add more in various ways. Updating your countertops for larger ones and more storage options is one. Adding an additional island or seating option is another. You can get connected with a Pro to discuss a design best suited for your home here.
Seating
We’ve all been at a party where mealtime comes around and everyone has to separate into tiny groups around the home. Including seating in your kitchen is a great way to add additional seating to your dining space. Guests can use these seats to eat the formal meal and they can also be used to chat with the host while they are preparing the food. While they are a bonus for when you’re hosting, casual seating in your kitchen can be used for quick meals during the week as well.
Bar
The addition of a bar or beverage area in your kitchen is great to eliminate some of your duties as a host. A bar becomes more accessible for your guests to self-serve, rather than having to ask you. Additionally, you can display all the options available in one spot – allowing your guests to see the options while also keeping an eye on the stock and refilling when needed. When not being used, the space can double as a coffee bar, where you can store your coffee machine and other items.
Lighting
The lighting in your home can make a huge difference. If you haven’t updated your lighting recently, get connected with a Pro to learn about ways you can make a difference in your space. Especially during hosting, you want to ensure that you have the option of different lighting throughout the night. From bright to dim, your lighting can make or break your evening! Check out these ideas to modernize your kitchen lighting.
With the holidays right around the corner, consider any one of these projects to update your kitchen. Even little changes can make a difference in how your night turns out! Be sure to head to HomeStars.com today to get connected with a local, verified Pro to start on your project.
