This Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays, you might be planning to have dinner with family and guests but you are hesitant because you live in a small space. Well, don't be because even if your space is limited, you can still host dinners and gatherings.
But before that, you have to prepare your small apartment in order to host a great dinner. This way, you will not just show you guests that small spaces works but you can also entertain them well too. So, in order to get your small pad ready for a gathering, here are some best practices from Curb that you can apply.
1. Rearrange your furniture. You have to strategize in order to make more space for guests. It is possible that if you move the dining table and some chairs, it can open up some space where you may add more chairs for your guests. You can also try to line up side tables so that these could be added counter space while eating. Don't be afraid to swap your dining and living areas too, The Kitchn said.
2. Declutter. Make sure that you avoid clutter because when you declutter, you will surely be able to free up some space. Also, when the space is neat and well-arranged, it doesn't just look clean but it also looks spacious too. You can transfer convenient spaces for guests like for holding winter coats and shoes on another room or in a storage area that doesn't occupy too much space.
3. Consider alternative seating. Obviously, you do not have enough chairs in your small apartment. Hence, you have to plan ahead on how to provide seating to your guests. You can use your computer chair or even let them sit on the floor with pillows or bean bags. There are many ideas on how to turn some items into chairs like stacks of magazine with a pillow on top. Be creative with the seating and do not hesitate to mix and match chairs, Apartment Therapy suggested.
4. Use small and space-saving accessories. Since your space is small it would be best to use accessories and dinnerware that will not occupy much table space. You can try using tiered platters to serve food. Explore other ideas too on how to save table space.
5. Have a simple decoration. If you add too much decoration in your home it will look crowded and it may dwarf the space. Hence, see to it that you will keep your decoration to minimal. When planning to add more decors, try to match the colors of the decors which will avoid visual clutter.
Aside from the tips given, it would be easier for you to entertain guests if you have already anticipated that during the design of your space. You can get furniture that are space-saving, transforming and have multi-functions. For sure, when you decide to host a party, you would surely be prepared.
