Hosting Parties In Cozy Spaces

Do you love hosting parties? However, do you shy away from it because you think your home is a bit too small to do so? Well, that definitely shouldn't stop you from hosting parties in your own home. Cozy spaces can be great for parties. So, Wedding and Party Network has some great ideas and tips for your next party in a cozy space.

Spacing

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  Rearrange – Remove bulky furniture from your living room. It's easier for guests to maneuver around the room when there isn't a over-sized coffee table or end table in their way. You can place these in the garage or laundry room. It's easier and looks cleaner, especially with a lot of people in your home, when it's clutter free.

• Spare Room – Don't forget to designate this area for the coats, jackets and purses. This frees up their hands and removes clutter from the living room or kitchen.
• More Than One – Use all the rooms you have and expect for overflow into these rooms. So, don't think that no one will see them. Prepare to remove the clutter from those rooms and straighten them up as well.

Cooking & Your Party Food

• Prepare – This goes for any party if you want to enjoy more of it, cook beforehand. Sit down and plan out your menu. Lean more towards food that can be prepared earlier, even the night before. Once you have your menu figured out, create a grocery list, go shopping and create a timeline for your food. If you have party food that can be ready the night before, put that on the timeline first. Think about what needs to go in the oven and how you can keep your it warm while you prepare the next item. 
• Buffet Style – Since you don't have a lot of room to possibly seat all your guests, serving your food buffet style is the way to go. Your guests can pick what they want, while mingling around with everyone else.
• Setup –This doesn't have to be in one designated spot or in the kitchen. Mix it up a bit. Clear out a bookcase and place your appetizers there or set them up throughout the party on end tables. This helps get the guests flowing and not bunched up at one table. They can truly mix and mingle at your party. This goes for the drinks too!

Decorating Your Space

• Overhead – Since decorations can take up room, think about hanging your party decorations overhead. Use banners, balloons or streamers for your party decorations. However, if it's more low-key, no decorations are required.

No matter what size home you're entertaining in, your party can be a success. There's no need to stress over if you'll have enough space or not, you just have to think outside the box.

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