The holidays are fast approaching, which means a time to gather friends and family. For some people, entertaining at home is a passion. If you feel the same, check out these design features that will make any dinner party or BBQ hangout truly a smash.
Indoor-outdoor connection
A seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces instantly increases better flow for your guests. The best way to achieve this is with walls of large retractable glass doors. Create a smooth transition between the kitchen and dining areas and an outdoor deck or patio with another seating area.
Home bar
A home bar is a great feature to have, especially when you want to keep foot traffic separate from preparations in the kitchen. You could go all out with a bar that has separate fridges for beverages and wines as well as a sink. A compact dry bar also can help elevate any living or dining area.
Kitchen island
Most people tend to gravitate to the kitchen during parties. A generous benchtop will give an adequate work surface that can do double duty for buffet serving. Additionally, consider an additional prep sink installed on your island. This lets guests use the sink to prep food or rinse glasses without the need to cross paths with someone using the main area of the kitchen.
Butler’s pantry
A secondary kitchen space like a butler’s pantry can make prepping and cleaning more efficient when you have gatherings at home. The butler’s pantry is where you’ll typically have a sink, small appliances, a dishwasher, work surfaces, storage and an additional refrigerator.
Layered lighting
Lighting plays a big part in setting the mood for entertaining. Dimmers will help to create the right mix of necessary visibility and the right ambiance.
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