Having a home that is organized and simplified adds a lot of value. It adds value for everyday function and use, value for guests that stay with you, and even for creating ease and less stress when hosting special events, such as a family birthday party, a baby shower, or entertaining for the holiday season.
Today we will share tips to prep your home with that in mind…
Tip #1: Choose Multi-Functional Furniture
Think multi-purpose when adding furniture to a space. Credenzas, sideboards, and display cases can not only add to the room’s design, they can be super functional as well. Choose items with storage for those “special-event” items like linens, serving ware, and platters.
If they have glass doors, you can even display family heirlooms for an added special touch, and not to mention have those important extra dishes right at hand.
Tip #2: Plan Flexible Seating Arrangements
For everyday use, your kitchen or dining room can be set up with just enough seats for your immediate family. However, we suggest having another seating plan in mind for hosting and adding extra guests to your table.
Maybe you need to store extra seating in other rooms or add a table extension when guests arrive. Having a well-thought-out plan will make you feel prepared for the extra company.
Tip #3: Organize Seasonal Decor for Easy Access
If you have your seasonal and themed decor organized ahead of time, it will make it easier to decorate thoughtfully and appropriately for your event. We suggest clear, lidded bins that are easy to manage, stackable, and labeled. This will save you a lot of time when decorating and entertaining.
We also suggest quality over quantity. Keeping things simple with your best decor looks great and will also make putting and taking down decor much easier.
For more organization tips, read 3 Steps to an Organized Home.
Key Takeaways: Home Organization Tips for Hosting Guests
- A well-organized home creates a warm, stress-free environment for guests and family gatherings.
- Choose multi-functional furniture like sideboards or credenzas to combine style and smart storage.
- Plan flexible seating arrangements ahead of time to easily accommodate extra guests during holidays or special events.
- Keep seasonal décor neatly organized in labeled, stackable bins for quick and easy decorating.
- Simplifying your space before the holidays helps you focus on what matters most — enjoying time with family and friends.
Entertaining can be so rewarding and fun for you, your family, and your friends. It can be as exciting as the actual celebration! If you would like to get organized before the holidays but don’t know where to begin, we would love to help you.
Are you ready to incorporate style, function, and seasonal flair into your home organization? Call us today!
See you soon,
Audra
Meet the Organizer
Pretty Neat OKC is a home organization company based in Oklahoma City, founded by Audra, a former physical therapist turned professional organizer.
With over 13 years of experience in the medical field along with 9 years in the organizing industry, Audra shares a lifelong passion for order and structure. Audra and team help clients create organized spaces that feel calm, functional, and sustainable—tailored to each family’s lifestyle and needs.
