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Whether you’re hosting a hundred guests for an annual holiday party or just catching up with a few close friends, entertaining is one of the biggest joys of homeownership. But entertaining can be stressful to manage without the right furniture.
You want to make sure your guests have a good time. And you also want to maintain the look and feel of your space. Does that mean you have to completely renovate your house in order to be a good host? No way.
Entertaining at home just means making a few simple changes to your furniture. Check out some of our tips for upgrading your home furniture for optimal entertainment.
Living Room
No matter the size of your space, the living room is probably where most of your guests will wind up. Of course, you’ll want plenty of comfortable seating to accommodate everyone. A sectional sofa is always a good investment for large crowds of guests. But you should also consider some multipurpose furniture to make the most of your living room.
Ottomans are a fantastic way to provide extra seating, serving space, or storage. You can use an ottoman as a spare seat when the living room fills up. You can use an ottoman to serve drinks or hor devours. Or you can use an ottoman with storage to stash away surprise gifts and party favors.
Just make sure that there’s enough space between furniture pieces to encourage a good flow of movement. You can group your living room furniture into clusters to create zones or leave the area open for party games and canoodling.
Home Theater
Maybe your idea of entertainment is a little more low-key. If you want to host your own movie night, there’s no better way than with the help of home theater seating.
Whether you’re holding an exclusive screening of the latest blockbuster or revisiting an old classic, there’s nothing like the feeling of sinking into a plush home theater recliner. You and your guests can enjoy the flick in style and comfort while munching on your favorite snacks with cup holders built right into the seats.
You can use one row of home theater seating for movie nights with the family, or you can add several rows of seating to create a true home theater experience. Even if a movie screening isn’t the aim of your party, you might find that topping the night off with a movie in your home theater is just what your guests need.
Home Bar
A well-stocked bar can elevate a good party into a great one. Beverages and cocktails often compete with appetizers for valuable kitchen counter space, which makes feeding hungry guests more difficult. But with a home bar, you have your own dedicated space for serving beverages, which can help to control the flow of guests while entertaining.
Not only does a handsome home bar add a touch of dignity to your space, it creates a focal point for guests to gather around. And when you’ve got hot food coming out of the oven all day, a home bar can be a great distraction to keep stray guests out of the kitchen.
Ideally, your guests shouldn’t all be clumped in one area of the house. You should try to lay out the space in such a way that guests can easily travel from one room to another for food, seating, and conversation. So, rather than trying to squeeze your home bar, kitchen, and home theater into one area, try to disperse them throughout the house to encourage movement and interaction with other guests.
Rec Room
Like a home theater, a rec room is an entertaining escape for guests of all ages. You can open up your rec room to entertain guests during cocktail hour, or you can design an entire night around rec room entertainment. Think about all the fun you could have with a poker table for hosting your own poker night or a video game tournament with your own arcade cabinets.
A rec room can help to bring your guests together at any occasion. Total strangers might find themselves fast friends as they compete in a game of foosball. Family members can bond over a few rounds of ping pong. And any disputes and disagreements can be resolved over the air hockey table.
There’s nothing like the feeling of playing together with real live people. Even if you’re hosting a serious black-tie affair, your rec room can help guests to loosen up and enjoy themselves.
At Watson’s, we have everything you need for easy entertaining at home. When you shop with us, you’ll find an amazing selection and personalized service, along with the guaranteed lowest prices in the USA. We offer all the quality furniture you need to outfit your living room or home theater, along with all the goodies you need for your rec room and home bar. So, no matter what your idea of entertainment is, you’re sure to find what you need at Watson’s.
