The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive celebrations—but they can also bring a little chaos, especially when it comes to hosting guests. From finding space for extra coats to ensuring your home feels tidy and welcoming, clever storage solutions can make all the difference. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or accommodating overnight visitors, here’s how to keep your home organised and stress-free during the busy holiday season.
1. Declutter Before You Decorate
Before pulling out the tinsel and fairy lights, take a moment to declutter. With the arrival of guests often comes an influx of shoes, coats, and bags. Clear out unused or out-of-season items from entryways, living spaces, and spare rooms. This not only creates more space for your guests but also ensures your festive décor takes centre stage.
2. Maximise Your Living Room Shelves
Your living room will likely be the centre of holiday gatherings, so it’s essential to strike a balance between style and practicality. A brilliant way to add extra festive touches to your home without taking up much needed space is to use your feature shelving, or TV unit with shelving to create a festive display of seasonal decorations, candles, and garlands, while using lower sections for hidden storage. Replace your usual decorative items for festive décor, pack away your usual display ready to switch back out after the holidays. Incorporate festive colours and textures into your shelving, like twinkling fairy lights, gold accents, and miniature holiday ornaments. This instantly adds a cosy, holiday vibe.
3. Upgrade Your Hallway
The hallway is often overlooked, but it’s the first thing your guests see. Now is the perfect time to make it work harder for you. No matter the size of your space, we have a range of hallway storage units available or designing custom modular shelving can maximise storage in even the smallest of spaces. Include cubbys for shoes, and dedicated shelves for everyday essentials. Use storage baskets or boxes for corralling small items like keys, gloves, and pet accessories. A quick tip is to include a mix of open and closed storage to balance functionality and style. Display festive greenery on open shelves while hiding less-attractive items behind doors or in bins.
4. Prepare Your Spare Room
If you’re hosting overnight visitors, ensure your spare room is comfortable and clutter-free. If your spare room usually doubles as a home office, now is the time to reimagine it for your holiday guests. Tuck away all your work essentials in your home office shelving. Use closed storage within your shelving unit to hide paperwork, electronics, and stationery. Hopefully this process will leave you with the option to dedicate open shelves to guest essentials like fresh towels, toiletries, and a festive touch, such as a small holiday-themed display. A thoughtfully designed home office shelving unit ensures your workspace remains organised and out of sight, transforming the room into a welcoming retreat for your visitors.
With the holidays around the corner, now’s the time to ensure your home is guest-ready. Shelved modular shelving offers a stylish and practical solution to keep every corner of your home organised and welcoming.
