Once again, the holiday season has come more quickly than any of us anticipated. This means family and friends will soon make their way to your home to celebrate. Showing off your place can be a sense of pride for many families. Making sure guests are comfortable during this special time of year is one of the most important parts of hosting during the holidays. Cleaning, decorating and thinking ahead to possible remodeling projects in the new year are just a few ways to prepare for the end of the year celebrations. Here are a few of our tips to get your home ready for the holidays.
Whether you like to go all out or prefer to keep it simple, adding festive decorations to your home is one of the best ways to get ready for the holidays. We know how much time and effort our clients put into making their home look amazing all year long. Adding decorations that enhance key features of your home is a great place to start with decorations. Consider adding a colorful wreath if you have a neutral-colored front door, outline your home in white lights for a more sophisticated look or simply focus on communal spaces for the most payoff with guests. No matter how you decorate, adding your personal touch is what matters most. Guests will appreciate the effort and you get to enjoy the added ambiance long after they are gone.
When family and friends come over for the holidays, they don’t tend to gather in your master bathroom. You’ll find them in the kitchen, relaxing in the living room or playing games in the basement. While it’s important to clean and prepare all of the rooms in your home, it’s best to focus on communal living spaces where people will most likely spend the most time. Think of where your family and friends tend to land when they come over. You know your home best so prioritize those spaces when cleaning or reorganizing to prepare for guests.
The winter holidays are one of the easiest times of the year to make a mess of your kitchen. Maximize space by putting put away any unnecessary tools taking up counter space, having dinnerware ready once guests arrive and bring out any pots, pans or baking sheets needed. Keep the fridge stocked with your visitors’ favorite food and drinks. When looking at the structure of your kitchen, examine your cabinets to see if they need special attention. If you have older cabinets, consider giving them a fresh coat of paint and a good deep cleaning. If they are falling apart or need to be replaced, think about adding new kitchen cabinets to your wishlist. At Premier Construction, we do all kinds of kitchen renovation projects. If you want to update cabinets, get new countertops or expand your kitchen, we can help bring your vision to life.
Whether guests are chatting with each other, watching a holiday movie or are all on their cell phones, it’s important to have enough space for everyone to sit comfortably. Make sure to bring in any extra chairs, have floor seating available and consider sending younger kids to a playroom or basement to play to maximize space. If you find your living space isn’t as big as you want it to be, it might be time for an addition to your home. Explore our past home addition projects to get inspired to design a new space for your home.
Nothing says the holidays more than curling up to a warm fireplace. It’s a great spot to open presents, share a glass of wine at the end of the night or watch holiday movies. In most houses, the fireplace is in a communal living space where people can spend time together. For the holiday season, spruce up your fireplace with festive garland, stockings, and any decorations that fit how you celebrate. For older homes that have outdated fireplaces, something as simple as painting existing brick or replacing tiles with a more modern design can change the entire room. If you are looking to add a fireplace to your home or want to remodel your current living room space, we build custom fireplaces, update existing ones or can help you remodel your living space to make it more welcoming for you and your family.
If you find yourself in need of help maximizing your space or want to give it a new life with a remodeling project, contact us at Premier Construction. We work alongside you every step of the way to ensure the vision you have for your new home, addition, or remodel comes to life. Browse our residential remodeling projects to get inspired and contact us to get started!