Get Ready for the Holidays

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping and you are probably thinking about the coming holiday season.

We can all use a time-out to relax with family and friends, celebrate the holidays and indulge in delicious meals at home. Now is the time to make sure everything is in order to welcome visitors and prepare for overnight guests. Here are some things to think about when you look forward to the winter holiday season.

Make Sure you Have Enough Seating

Take inventory of your furniture and make your guests comfortable with plenty of seating when visitors come to call. You may have a large sectional sofa and recliners to accommodate guests. But if you don't, think about adding accent chairs to increase your seating.

Get a Sofabed

Sofabeds serve a dual purpose. Sofa sleepers provide seating by day, and they transform into a bed at night for overnight houseguests. You can place a sofabed anywhere in your home, including the living room. No one will guess that the comfy sofa or loveseat they are sitting on conceals a hidden mattress for sleeping.

Have an Expandable Dining Table

A smaller dining table may be perfect for you and your family, but you may want the option of seating more people when you host guests during the holidays. Dining tables with a drop leaf or extra leaves can increase your space. Benches instead of chairs for the kids can help you seat more people.

Set Up an Alternate Home Office

Overnight visitors may have taken time off from work, but you may need some privacy to get your job done. If you are giving up your usual workspace to use as a guest room, it may be a good idea to set up an alternate home office. Find a quiet corner in another room and use a smaller writing or computer desk to fit your needs.

Add a Dramatic Fireplace

If you are looking for a way to make a dramatic impression and impress your guests, think about adding a dramatic electric fireplace. Companies like Dimplex have a wide range of fireplaces to suit your needs, including linear and wall-mounted fireplaces that give the illusion of real flames with cutting edge technology.

Add Accent Furniture

Interesting and stylish accent tables and chairs can help out when holiday guests come to visit. Over-the-top accent pieces like wine bars, entertainment consoles and home theatre seating can help you provide a wonderful holiday experience to celebrate the season.

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