Your home is primarily there for you and your immediate family, but it’s always good to think about your extended friends and family, too. After all, there’s nothing better than welcoming your loved ones into your property, and for them to feel like it’s their second home. Of course, while many people want their loved ones to feel like this, the truth is that it doesn’t just happen. You have to work on making it the case. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at some tried and tested tips that’ll lead to the creation of a home that your friends and family will love.
A Guest Room
Your loved ones might live around the corner from your home, but in reality, you’re going to have at least a few that live in another part of the country, or even another part of the world. People move further afield much more than they used to in the past, after all. To make sure that they’re even able to visit, it’s worthwhile putting together a guest room. You’ll find that you have many more visitors if they know that they don’t have to stay in a hotel every time they visit you.
Social Spaces
It’s all good and well welcoming people into your home, but if you don’t have a place where people can socialise, then you could find that things are a little complicated. While you can always bring additional chairs into your living room, if the space wasn’t designed for hosting large numbers of people, then it’s unlikely that you’ll really enjoy the most social of evenings. As such, it’s recommended to look at incorporating bona fide social spaces into your home. You can have an open plan kitchen, or even add a bespoke home bar to your property. Both of these types of spaces will set a social intention, and ensure that the conversation and good times flow.
Fully Stocked
What’s a social event without supplies? If you have a pantry, then make sure that you’re keeping it fully stocked with all the essentials. That means the basic party food, some beers, wine, spirits, and soft drinks. That way, you’ll always be in a position to host, even if someone just drops by without giving much by way of advanced warning.
Spare Clothing
You might not think about having spare clothing for your guests, but it really can make a difference! If someone stays later than expected, then they shouldn’t have to stay in their smart wear all night — give them something comfortable to wear! It’s one of those underrated gestures that people positively love.
A Warm Welcome
Finally, remember that the biggest factor when it comes to creating a social home is to ensure that all your guests get a warm welcome. You could do everything else on this list, but if the people coming through your front door don’t feel welcome, then it’ll all have been for nothing! A “your home is my home” attitude is what’s needed.
Love,
