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Hosting a Christmas party sounds like a fun idea but it can be fraught with disaster. Where will everyone sit? How will I keep conversation flowing? What will they think of my grubby old lounge?
No need to fear. Melissa Gullifer is a stylist at Focus on Furniture and outlines things you can do for conversation and good cheer this holiday season.
Melissa advises on how to accommodate extra guests with elegant furniture this Christmas:
“Creating an impressive home entrance is definitely the first step to welcoming your guests. Store away shoes and other personal items and add a bunch of fresh flowers on your hall table to create a warm and welcoming environment.”
“Work out how many guests you need to accommodate and figure out if you require additional seating in your home.
“Adding elegant barstools around your dining areas for additional seating and conversation is an effective option or you could explore adding more dining chairs around the dining table or living areas if required.”
“Selecting a dining table is crucial to ensuring everyone is accommodated, comfortable and for easy flow of conversation and easy access to food and drinks.
“Inspire creativity and a bit of decorative flair by adding pops of colour to your sofa. Add patterned scatter cushions with vibrant colours or a pretty textured throw. It will make an impact and give a fresh new look to celebrate the festive season.”
