Your home is your sanctuary, and the place you feel most comfortable. However, you may be stressed about opening your home to guests or that special someone. While guests don’t expect a sterile home (which is uncomfortable for you and them), it feels good to have a clean and organized space that you are proud to show off.
Here are a few tips on preparing your favourite rooms before company comes over:
Simplify with Less is More
Decluttering is one of our favourite ways of living life inspired by simplicity. We recommend decluttering regularly, but when inviting company over, take it to the next level. Free up space in rooms where you know guests will spend the most time like the kitchen, dining room and living room. Having creative storage solutions can help you keep your house organized, even after your guests leave. Contact us today if you would like to work with our design team to integrate custom storage in your home.
Dazzle With a Deep Clean
If you are short on time before your guests arrive, do a quick deep clean. Wipe off countertops, sweep your hardwood floor, vacuum the carpets, wipe down the bathroom, scrub the toilets, and take out the garbage. These tasks shouldn’t take you too long and can go far in helping you and your guests feel more relaxed in your home.
If you have time, treat yourself to a full house sprucing! In addition to the deep clean, tidy your shoes in the entryway (the first impression of your home), dust all visible surfaces, clean your bed sheets (fresh laundry is hard to beat), and wipe down all the appliances and cabinets in your kitchen. This is not only a benefit to your guests, but a freshly cleaned house is something you deserve as well.
If you are in need of some professional help beating the dust and grime, give our friends at Clean Club Calgary a call.
Light Some Candles or Use Air Diffusers
Nothing feels more welcoming than a fresh, clean scent, and candles and diffusers can be a beautiful final touch to any room. Imagine the ambience of soothing lavender in the bedrooms, rich and relaxing sandalwood in your living room, luxurious floral in the bathroom, and refreshing lemon in your kitchen.
Capitalize on the Little Things
Simple touches like fresh flowers, light music playing in the background, or baked goodies on the kitchen counter can really bring life into your home and make guests feel extra special when they visit.
Now sit back, open a bottle of wine, and relax before your guests arrive! If you have any other suggestions for preparing your home before company comes over, let us know in the comments below.
Opening your home to guests shouldn’t cause you more stress than it is worth. Remind yourself that your space doesn’t have to be immaculate; you do live here after all. You want to create a home that is organized and comfortable for guests, and most importantly, you!
If keeping your house organized is a struggle, we can help with custom creative storage solutions that suit your lifestyle. Contact us today for a free consultation!
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