{"id":876,"date":"2021-07-25T11:23:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T16:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=876"},"modified":"2021-07-20T13:04:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T18:04:48","slug":"make-home-ready-visitors-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/25\/make-home-ready-visitors-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Sure Your Home Is Ready for Visitors With These 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the perfect time to entertain guests at home. As the world slowly comes back to life after a long year of social distancing, chances are your home could use a little freshening up to ensure everyone who walks through your door feels welcome and comfortable. Luckily, making sure your home is entertainment-ready is easier than you may think. Check out these 4 simple steps from your favorite Sarasota furniture store to make sure your home is ready for visitors all summer long.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep the Bar Stocked<\/h2>\n<p>Nothing says &#8220;Welcome to our home!&#8221; better than a well-stocked home bar. While everyone would love a show-stopping bar in their home complete with beautiful glassware, blank, and, of course, their favorite cocktail, building a bar in your home can get expensive quickly. Fortunately, you don&#8217;t need to break the bank or take up a lot of space in your home to create an inviting place to make drinks. Here are some\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.saucey.com\/15-tips-perfect-home-bar-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips to get started<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a furnishing to hold your glasses, liquor, and mixers, such as a trendy, gold bar cart or handsome wood table.<\/li>\n<li>Add drinkware that isn&#8217;t just attractive but practical as well, such as red wine, highball, and martini glasses.<\/li>\n<li>Pick a handful of beverages you like, but don&#8217;t feel like you have to buy the whole liquor store. A few basics will go a long way.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in quality equipment, such as a cocktail shaker, corkscrew, bottle stoppers, and pretty hand towels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Create the Ultimate Coffee Station for Visitors<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re hosting a breakfast get-together or are planning on having overnight guests, having a proper coffee station is a must when entertaining guests before noon. Just like with your home bar, designing a coffee station in your home can sound more complicated than it is. If you&#8217;re looking for inspiration to bring your morning coffee dreams to life,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.homemakers.com\/2017\/09\/create-home-coffee-station-7-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out these easy tips<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designate your coffee area; whether it be a cart, table, or area of your counter, be sure you have plenty of room to make your cup of Joe.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in all the staples, including a coffee maker or espresso machine, coffee beans or grounds, accessories (spoons, stirring sticks, filters, napkins, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Find the perfect coffee mugs&#8211;not too big or too small.<\/li>\n<li>Keep things organized with a tray, jars, and baskets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Add Cozy Touches to Your Porch<\/h2>\n<p>Your front porch may not be the first place you think to entertain guests, but it should be. There&#8217;s something about eating and visiting outdoors that can make any occasion feel more special and memorable, especially during the summer. To ensure your porch is ready for visitors, keep these ideas in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a comfortable place to sit, such as an outdoor sectional, sofa, or swing.<\/li>\n<li>Bring in lots of plants and flowers for a simple yet inviting touch.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to include accessories, such as soft accent pillows and an eye-catching area rug.<\/li>\n<li>Set the mood with string lights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Update Your Entryway<\/h2>\n<p>Your entryway will set the tone for how your family and friends feel when they enter your home. For this reason, it&#8217;s important that your entryway always look fabulous and be functional. Here&#8217;s how to make the most of your entryway:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make your front door pop with a coat of fresh paint, a beautiful door hanger, and a lovely welcome mat.<\/li>\n<li>Include a place for guests to sit, store their shoes, and hang their belongings. (Think: wooden bench, wicker basket, and stylish hooks).<\/li>\n<li>Add a large mirror to help the area feel bigger and maximize light as much as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Make Sure Your Home Is Ready for Visitors<\/h2>\n<p>Welcoming guests into your home is one of the most enjoyable aspects of owning a home. With these simple tips from the design experts at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/online.seranking.com\/admin.site.rankings.site_id-1517155.html?ref=icon_in_project_list_clicked&amp;se=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matter Furniture<\/a><\/span>, you&#8217;ll be proud to host visitors any day. For more tips on bringing your home to life,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/contact-us.inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit us online<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or stop by one of our 5 convenient showroom locations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the perfect time to entertain guests at home. 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