If you’re hosting this holiday season, your living room will likely become the heart of the festivities—a backdrop for opening gifts and making memories. Prepare the space for celebration, so you can make the most of your time with family and friends.
Follow four simple tips to make your living room entertainment-ready.
1. Declutter and deep clean.
Before you hang the stockings by the chimney with care, clean up. This will make it easier to bring your holiday vibe to life and create a more inviting space.
Start with a fresh canvas.
We tend to overlook how “lived-in” the living room really becomes. Wipe the slate clean and start from scratch to keep your living room from feeling too overwhelming.
- Clear the decks: Put excess items—such as stacks of mail, magazines, or toys—away to open up the floor plan.
- Repurpose your entertainment center: Revamp wall units by using cabinets for storage and shelves for family photos and festive decor.
2. Rearrange furniture for conversation and flow.
Your living room is likely centered around an entertainment center or wall units most of the year. But consider some feng shui for this season of connection.
Shift from screens to social.
Create a layout that encourages people to focus on each other. A few quick alterations can bring everyone closer.
- Refocus: Reorient your furniture so guests face each other to encourage conversation and interaction.
- Maximize seating: Add flexible furniture—such as sectionals, floor cushions, and ottomans—to accommodate more guests.
3. Create a multisensory ambience.
Lights glistening, the smell of fresh-baked cookies—holiday celebrations engage all the senses to create a feeling of warmth. Amplify all of this with subtle touches.
Set the mood.
Put your guests at ease and invite laughter and love by making them feel at home. The right mood always does the trick!
- Layer the lighting: Maintain a festive vibe with the warm glow of table lamps, string lights, and candles.
- Freshen with seasonal scents: Make the room feel inviting with fresh flowers or scents such as pine or cinnamon.
4. Perform safety and maintenance checks.
Prepping your living room for the holidays is just as much about safety as it is aesthetics. Check a few boxes to protect your guests.
Balance safety and function.
Simply have a wonderful Christmastime and keep the holiday cheer alive with basic precautions.
- Ensure fire safety: Candles and decor present risks. Test smoke detectors, tuck away wires from your wall units, and use surge protectors to protect outlets.
- Secure your space: If you’re hanging heavy items—garland, wall art, lights, and so on—secure them properly.
Enhance your holiday celebrations.
The holidays are hectic, but your home doesn’t have to be. Transform your living room into a stress-free sanctuary by focusing on comfort and safety.
More Space Place keeps you organized during the holidays and all year long. Explore our Orlando showroom and reach out for guidance to elevate your home.
