Roll out the mini Red Carpet: Party in a Small House
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Embrace the Power of Small:
Here’s an affirmation for you – “Small houses breed big hearts… and raging parties!” Size is relative; a tiny living room can be a fabulous cozy cocktail spot.
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Outsmart the Space:
To make the most out of the space, you’ll need to think like Einstein on energy drinks. Maximize seating by utilizing everything. Walls? Check. Built-in bookshelves? Check. Your great aunt Mabel’s lap? Check.
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Create a BEL-ief System:
That’s ‘Bathroom, Entryway, Living Room’. Making these areas as welcoming as possible for guests – basically, try to knock their socks off without letting a sock anywhere near your toilet.
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Don’t Turn into a Hoarder:
Clutter is the ultimate party pooper, so clean every cranny and clear every surface. There’s a lot to keep in check, but remember… “a decluttered house equals a decluttered mind” or so says some Zen guru somewhere.
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Food and Drink Stations:
Like setting up pit stops at your own personal mini-marathon, except the running part is replaced by hearty laughter, questionable dance moves, and tasty snacks.
In Summary:
Size doesn’t matter…when it comes to hosting a party in a small house. Embrace that quaint charm, outmaneuver the limited space like a spatial ninja, highlight the BEL hotspots, discard any unnecessary mess worthy of an episode on ‘Hoarders,’ and scatter food and drink stations like you’re leading a scavenger hunt. Time to shake and take over the small space house party scene!
Here’s the hot take: your house may be restrained by physical laws, but your imagination isn’t. Owning a small house doesn’t necessarily translate to owning small dreams or parties. After all, there’s a reason why people say the life of a party is found in the kitchen…and last I checked, you don’t need a ballroom for a perfect kitchen rager. So, throw caution (and your cushions) around lightly and get your soiree underway! Now, who said you need a mansion to have fun? They clearly never tried stuffing 30 friends into a one-bedroom bungalow…now that’s where the real fun begins!
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/how-to-host-a-party-in-a-small-house/