*This is a guest post, not written by me*
It always feels good to have guests coming around, but you don't want them to find you disorganised. Planning before and putting everything in place is a great way to welcome your visitors to comfort.
Clean And Freshen Up.
Welcome your visitors to a clean home even the corners that you rarely reach out on your daily a cleaning should be well taken care of, like dusting of wall decors, vacuum-cleaning your furniture, cleaning windows and doors and ceiling. Finish up by freshening or by letting in fresh air depending on the time of the year. If it's winter, though, you may opt for fragrances that are cool and natural to accommodate all your guests, even those who may be allergic to strong scents. If your home is large, you may want to reach out to the cleaning service to help you.
Add space
Are you always prepared to have guests? Maybe yes, maybe no. If not, then you need to add extra sitting space and beddings. When making furniture, you should consider something simple with a touch of upholstery foam to add quality to simplicity. It could be a sofa or a bench that you fix to extra space in your room to accommodate your guest.
Set the Mood
A great way to welcome your visitors is setting the right mood in your home, and flowers are a great way to bring that warm mood. Put flowers in the living room and your dining and also consider
Set the Dining Table and Have Food Ready
If you have guests coming over for lunch, it's good to prepare a meal for them early enough as they may have travelled far. Suppose you love cooking. This is a suitable time to amaze your guests with your cooking skills. But if cooking is not your thing you may have to order something for them. It is important to welcome your visitors to a set dining table as they can serve themselves in your absence. It is also a great way of making your visitors feel at home. Add a splash of extra personality with customised table runners.
Consider Age
People feel greatly welcomed when they find out that you have considered their needs. Setting a play area for kids while the elders have an adult talk, drinks, or just catching up is one way you need to consider. When setting their guest room, consider having some magazines for adults and coloured or flowered bedding for kids.
Organise Guest Rooms
If your visitors are spending a night, it will be best to ensure the guest room has all the essentials. Have you ever thought of surprising your guest? The best way is to place a gift for them in their room, especially if you know what they love. For example, your guest might love a banquet of flowers, some chocolates or any other gift.
If your guest is staying around for some days, consider having someone come and help you clean the house because it may take a toll on you. As a host, you need to be in the right mood all through, and overworking might deprive you of that opportunity.
An Outdoor Activity
Staying indoors for long is boring and tiring to the guest. Instead, consider taking your guest around your home town, e.g. local parks, recreational facilities, museums or malls or if you had planned earlier.
Conclusion
It feels special to have guests visiting. Apart from enjoying their company, they tend to make you add some life to your home. Therefore, preparing to receive guests' needs a plan to ensure you make them comfortable as much as you can.
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