Whether it’s a get-together with family or a gathering with friends, there’s something so rewarding about throwing open the doors of your home and welcoming in guests.
Whatever the occasion there’s also some flair and fun to be had when it comes to preparing your home to ensure it hits all the right notes.
With that in mind, here’s our guide to wowing your visitors at every opportunity and embracing the entertainer’s lifestyle…
A little bit of theatre
Even a casual gathering or small dinner party offers the opportunity to up the ante and really set the stage for fun, festivity, and a touch of frivolity.
And it’s the tiny touches that come together to create an entertaining occasion with a real wow factor.
When it comes to those touches, a lot of it revolves around quality basics, including statement pieces like indoor and outdoor dining furniture along with dinnerware, napery and suitable glassware.
With these basics in hand, you now have the opportunity to create a feel for the occasion by staging your entertaining spaces and dining setting with a luxe and opulent look.
Some interior touches
Creating an entertainer’s haven is all about the finer details, and this includes the interior styling of your home and the feel it elicits when you welcome guests inside.
A great way to approach this is viewing your home as a resort, and adding furniture and soft furnishings that helps tie interior spaces together.
We have some great tips on creating a resort-like feel here, but in brief, it involves looking around your home and using soft furnishings like cushions and rugs to create a vibe and look, along with items like artwork and decorator pieces to tie that theme together.
Meanwhile, when it comes to entertaining and events in your home, don’t forget the little things like aroma and lighting.
Five-star accommodation
Part of your entertainer’s lifestyle night also involve welcoming guests who stay at your property for the short or longer term.
And here, there’s also opportunity to up the ante with some nice finishing touches, along with great basics.
When it comes to basics, these include quality linen, pillows, bedding, and towels.
Meanwhile finishing touches might extend to cushions and throws, or even a nice set of bathrobes for guests to enjoy.
And then there’s the last-minute details that transform your home from a place where guests just spend the night into a space that’s more akin to a five-star resort feel.
This includes nice bedside lighting, a vase with fresh flowers or an indoor plant, and perhaps even some reading materials that guests can enjoy at their leisure.
Then in the bathroom, it’s also about the little touches, including quality soap, perhaps some candles and plush towels that guests can enjoy.
You can find more interior design inspiration here or browse our collections to find the perfect pieces to create that resort-style feel for your home.
