One of the most gratifying aspects of designing your home is to share it with others. Here you will find 5 useful tips to make your home welcoming and guest-ready.
Bear in mind: a good design welcomes you with a hug into a comforting space that's perfect for sharing experiences and memories with your guests.
Quality over quantity
Everybody appreciates simplicity. It's easy to let yourself be overtaken by the urge to take care of every single detail when refurbishing your home and consequently overcharging it. This method can be heavy on a guest's eyes though. We suggest focusing on a single element in the room to avoid a lack in freshness and simplicity. Whether you're going for a vintage fireplace in the living room or a marble surface in the kitchen, it's useful to surround the room's protagonist with tiny, discreet details that will emphasize it.
Large, comfortable seats
In a welcoming home one cannot forgo large, comfortable seats where to gather, chat, or simply take a rest together. Adding a velvet ottoman close to the sofa or a vintage armchair close to the bookcase will provide your home with a touch of style without compromising comfort.
Soft accessories for a welcoming atmosphere
You can count on an invincible ally when inviting guests over: soft textiles. Fluffy cotton cushions, wool plaids and baskets decorated with comfy blankets placed next to the sofa will immediately make your home welcoming and utterly irresistible.
Welcome trays
A tray in the kitchen, at the entrance, on the night table or in the living room, is not just a useful tool to save space and store your remote or jewels, but it can also represent a welcome note when paired with a scented candle, a token or a bunch of flowers on top
Set up an unforgettable bedroom
Creating a dreamy, enviable bedroom for your guests is simple: play with fabric textures when placing blankets, cushions and plaids; add some final decorative touches with vases, jewel cases, candles and personalized objects that will make your room cozy and comfortable. There is no such thing as a welcoming home without a perfect bedroom!