5 Tips on refreshing your home for your guests

Now that we can once again invite our family and friends around for dinner parties, BBQs, games nights, chit-chats and the like, you might be thinking about how you can give your home a bit of a refresh post-lockdown. Whether that be by updating a few little touches or introducing outdoor rugs to your garden, there are always ways to improve your space.

In the past year, our homes have transformed from living areas to offices, kitchens to home-schooling classrooms. Now, it’s time to regain our homes and create spaces that make us feel welcomed, cosy and, well, at home!

Here are a few tips on how you can prepare your home for guests…

1. Add some accessories

One of the best ways to add personality to your home is by adding some accessories. From cushions to prints, ornaments to lamps, there are lots of ways to experiment with styles and colours. If you love all things bright and colourful, why not try some neon lighting and whacky prints? Or, if your style is a little more subdued, introduce warm lighting, comfortable throws and soft rugs.

2. Create an inviting hallway

First impressions count! Brighten up your entryway with a lick of paint, house plants, bright lighting and welcoming candles. It’s incredible how much of a difference you can make by implementing just a few of these things. Not only will focusing on your hallway make an impact on your guests, but it will also make a difference to you. The entryway sets the tone for the rest of the house, so it’s often a great place to start.

3. Update your garden

It might not just be your interior you’re planning on updating; your garden is often the go-to place for entertaining guests, especially in these summer months. There’s no need to re-landscape and start afresh (even if sometimes this feels like the only option!). Simply upgrade your outdoor space with lighting, candles, new furniture, plants or even an outdoor rug, like this one from Unnatural Flooring.

Here at Rowe Carpets, we can source a beautiful selection of outdoor rugs for you to choose from. Whether it’s to give the garden a lift or to cover up that rough-looking bit of patio, outdoor rugs are an excellent solution. Give us a call on 01562 820821 to find out how we can help.

4. Add soft furnishings

Indoors or outdoors, soft furnishings are great for adding that extra level of comfort to your home. With a cosy, warm feel, your guests will feel more than welcomed to sit back, relax, and enjoy their time! For the summer months, swap heavy blankets for lighter throws and choose light colours rather than dark. Add soft rugs for the ultimate under-foot comfort and plump cushions to sink into. If you want to go a step further, introduce new furniture such as armchairs and sofas and arrange them facing inwards to create a natural sociable hub.

5. Pick up your plant game

Finally, choose some pretty house plants to dot around your home. Said to help lower anxiety and increase air quality, house plants not only look beautiful but can be beneficial to our health! They’re a great choice if you haven’t got a garden, or if you just want to bring the outside, in. Why not opt for some slightly more unusual plants – they can be a real conversation starter!

Here at Rowe Carpets, we’re passionate about transforming spaces and helping people accomplish their dream interior style. Whether you’re looking for outdoor rugs, new carpets or kitchen flooring – we can help. Just get in touch with us on 01562 820821 or visit our carpet shop in Kidderminster.