Planning on hosting a party soon? Make your event extra memorable by creating a space that fosters conversations and fun. Inspired by Interior Define’s adaptable furniture, we’ve compiled the most important elements to consider when setting up your at-home entertainment space.
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Promote Conversation with Strategic Seating
While you would think many seating options make for a better party, it’s more important that you get the layout correct. No one wants to shout across a coffee table at a party. Consider circular or U-shaped seating configurations with chairs and sectionals to naturally create gathering hubs. Ensure that wherever they are sitting, your guests can face and hear each other over the music.
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Choose Adaptable Furniture Pieces
Interior Define’s emphasis on versatile, bespoke furniture aligns perfectly with the needs of an entertainment space. Their adaptable pieces, like modular sofas, can easily transform to accommodate different activities, from birthday parties to movie nights.
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When in Doubt, Size Down
A big mistake people make when shopping for their living room is buying extra large furniture to accommodate many people. Instead, creating a sense of flow with multiple smaller pieces of furniture is much better. A large sofa will block the room, whereas a few small sofas and chairs will allow people to wander around and sit when needed.
Add Occasional Seating
It’s smart to have a few occasional seating options on hand whenever you are hosting. You never know when more guests might show up out of the blue! Small stools, poufs, and ottomans can be pulled out immediately, providing stylish seating that doesn’t take up a lot of space.
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Zone Your Seating Areas with Rugs and Room Dividers
Particularly when designing an open-plan space, it helps define distinct areas for people to gather. You can loosely separate sections for eating, relaxing, and chatting using rugs or room dividers.
Layer Ambient Lighting
Lighting is so important to the ambiance of a party. When you’re hosting, layer multiple types of low-level lighting, including table lamps, sconces, and floor lamps. Avoid using harsh overhead lighting, opting for a dimmable chandelier instead. If you need additional light, add candles, light the fireplace, or place large lanterns on the floor to add style.
Set Up a DIY Bar
Keep the drinks flowing by setting up a bar ahead of time in your party space. You can create a pop-up version with a bar cart or cabinet if you don’t have a built-in bar. Pre-mix a signature cocktail for the evening, or leave ingredients out so your guests can help themselves whenever needed.
Design an Inviting Entry
Make the first impression count. Creating an inviting indoor and outdoor entryway will excite people when they arrive. Depending on the season, add items like a wreath, flower pots, flower boxes, and vintage lanterns to your front porch. Clear away any clutter in your entryway, empty a closet for guests to store their belongings, add fresh flowers, and light a candle with a welcoming fragrance.
Move the Party Outside with Outdoor Seating Arrangements
If you live somewhere with nice weather, there is no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of it! Create an outdoor seating area that complements your indoor living room. You can add an outdoor kitchen and bar area to avoid making multiple trips inside during a party. By leaving the doors open, create a sense of flow between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Hosting can be stressful, but if you prepare your space beforehand, things will go much more smoothly. Setting up a fun space with a comfy arrangement and backup seating will put everyone at ease. Explore secondhand Interior Define furniture on Kaiyo and mix things up at your next gathering!
