Holiday Hosting Headaches? Here’s How to Fix Them Before Next Year
We sat down with our experts at The Designery to hear what their customers’ biggest post-holiday complaints.
“Kitchen felt clustered…never enough room for everyone to gather and eat.”
The Solution:
- Remove non-load-bearing walls for an open floor plan make your kitchen area feel less confined
- Create designated entertainment zones with seating nooks or breakfast bars
“We hosted Thanksgiving…terrible workflow…spills, stress—everyone was bumping into each other!”
The Solution:
- Designate prep, cooking, and cleanup zones; rearrange appliances for better flow
- Add double sinks or double ovens and under-cabinet lighting, so cooks can see what they’re doing
Every year, the holidays reveal the truth about our homes. Whether you hosted the entire family for Christmas brunch, cooked a marathon of meals, or squeezed guests into tight spaces, you likely noticed a few things you’d like to change before the next big gathering. The good news? Now is the best time to plan upgrades that make your home more functional, beautiful, and ready for every celebration ahead.
