We’ve learned many things over the past couple of years of the coronavirus pandemic. One is that our homes are more than just places to lay our heads at night. The second is that we really need other people in our lives. So moving forward, why not invest in both of these things? By having a social-ready home, you’ll be able to invite friends and family over for some good old good times. In a period when it has been difficult to get together, this will be a project that brings people together! So how can you do this? In this blog, we’ll run through some ways you can make sure that your home is always ready to receive guests. 

How Social-Ready Is Your Home?

Invest In Your Guest Room

It’s unlikely that all your friends and family live around the corner from you. If you’re going to invite people from further away, then you’ll need to offer them somewhere to stay. And what better place than a well-put-together, spacious guest room? Ok, you might not have one of those things right now, but you could with a little bit of effort. Invest in a new bed, put some paint on the walls, and all around make it feel like a pleasant hotel room, one with a homey touch.
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Open Plan Kitchen

Open plan kitchens have been all the rage for a while, and it’s not hard to see why -- they’re awesome! You’ll be able to enjoy all the benefits that they bring, including upping your home’s social credentials. This will be your go-to hangout spot when you have more than a handful of people visiting. You’ll be able to make food and mix cocktails with everyone all in the same space. It’s also great for those casual morning coffee drop-ins too.

In the Yard

The open plan kitchen may dominate during the winter months, but what about the summer months? At that period, you’ll want to be in your yard. You can turn this into a bona fide awesome social space by making a few upgrades. First, the essentials, which include a retractable pergola, a patio, and high-quality outdoor furniture. If you can add a BBQ and a music system, then you’ll have everything you need to spend long and lazy days with your loved ones outside.
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Music, Food, Snacks

There are some occasions that are planned well in advance. But it’s nice to have those last minute, spontaneous plans too. Who knows what a knock on your front door could lead to? Of course, to make sure that this is a guaranteed good time, you’ll need to have some essentials—for example, food, snacks, and drinks, and ideally some form of entertainment. In your pantry, load up on some easy to serve snacks and beers, wines, and soft drinks. With that, you’ll always be able to drop into hosting mode.

​And don’t forget a warm welcome! That’s the most important thing of all. A “mi casa es tu casa” is the way to go!

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