Is your Home Party Ready?

Many of our clients love to entertain and they take great care that their homes are a place that their guests can feel comfortable.  If entertaining is a priority for you, here are a few things to look for when purchasing a new home,  or remodeling.

• The flow: The flow of a space is critical to party atmosphere. For instance, if there is a back patio or backyard to the home, you should check for the ease of movement from the front entry of the space to the back. Also at this point, for upkeep reasons, check what type of flooring is along this path. If you are lucky enough to get hard surface flooring along the way you will be happier in the long run. Also, hopefully along this path there is the kitchen or a space kitchen adjacent, so the food and goodies are easily accessible.
• Restroom availability and location: Is the restroom in a private location on the main floor?  Is is well appointed so it is comfortable for your guests?
• Know your assets: What furniture do you already own or want to buy to accomodate a crowd? For example,  an extendable dining room table has multiple leaves that can get pulled in and out to accommodate a larger party or a small group for playing cards. If you have a large sofa or sectional that can fit many people, but takes up a large footprint, just be sure to plan for it ahead of time.
• And finally, the layout: If entertaining is a priority,  often your best bet is to look for a home with an open floor plan. By limiting the amount of small, broken up rooms, you will give yourself a more fluid flow, furniture reconfiguration space and possibly a single shared wall between your kitchen and bathroom.

If you feel that your home is not yet ready to graciously accomodate family and friends give us a call at 1-800-255-5879 to schedule an in-home appointment. We would love to help make your home the gathering place you dream of.