{"id":2396,"date":"2016-12-30T09:48:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T14:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=2396"},"modified":"2018-09-25T09:56:04","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T13:56:04","slug":"home-holiday-tips-living-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/home-holiday-tips-living-space\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Home Holiday Tips That Make Space For Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season brings festive joy and the opportunity to entertain houseguests.<\/p>\n<p>While this time of year is enjoyable, it can also be stressful and hectic if your home lacks the kind of decorative touches and features that will really leave a positive impression on guests.<\/p>\n<p>One of your worries\u00a0may be over your home\u2019s inadequate accommodations for overnight guests. Perhaps you\u2019re just wishing your home decor had a more appealing sense of style and character.<\/p>\n<p>Is dealing with that ever-present excess clutter that needs to disappear before your guests arrive wearing you down?<\/p>\n<p>Try using some of these home holiday tips to\u00a0make your house a more inviting space this festive\u00a0season (and year-round).<\/p>\n<h3>1. Convert a spare room or office into a guest room with a wall bed<\/h3>\n<p>One of the\u00a0home holiday tips worth considering is to create\u00a0a comfortable guest room using\u00a0the spare room in your house.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to accomplish this is by having a space-saving\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/wall-beds\/\">custom wall bed<\/a> (also known as a Murphy bed) installed.<\/p>\n<p>Wall beds fold up when they\u2019re not needed, which allows them to be used in smaller spaces. You could even incorporate this guest space into your home office.<\/p>\n<p>Organized Interiors can custom-fit your\u00a0wall bed to the exact requirements of your space, either as a standalone unit or as part of a beautiful\u00a0custom cabinetry unit.<\/p>\n<p>As these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/downloads\/wall_bed_instructions.pdf\">instructions<\/a> explain, they\u2019re easy to use and every bit as comfortable as sleeping on a conventional bed.<\/p>\n<p>The convenience and comfort of a wall\u00a0bed in your cozy guest room will ease your mind, knowing your overnight guests are well taken care of\u00a0with this\u00a0high quality sleeping surface.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Impress your houseguests with classy custom bar cabinetry<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/wet-bar\/\">Custom bar cabinetry<\/a> adds a touch of class to any space. Your holiday houseguests will be impressed by one of\u00a0the many elegant custom bar cabinetry designs available from Organized Interiors.<\/p>\n<p>Our design experts can create a\u00a0bar as part of a larger custom cabinetry unit, mini-bars for smaller spaces, and island-style bars. Whichever design you choose\u00a0will enhance the decor and entertaining capabilities of your home.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2433 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/bar-cabinetry-dark-wood.jpg\" alt=\"bar cabinetry home holiday tips\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/bar-cabinetry-dark-wood.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/bar-cabinetry-dark-wood-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/480;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>3. Add beautifully crafted\u00a0custom wine cabinetry<\/h3>\n<p>Any good holiday gathering inevitably involves the enjoyment of some quality\u00a0wines.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a collector who hasn\u2019t yet invested in a\u00a0high quality wine storage system for your home, consider the benefits of choosing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/wine-room\/\">custom wine cabinetry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of\u00a0your available space and the size of your wine collection,\u00a0Organized Interiors has the ideal wine storage solution for you.<\/p>\n<p>For larger collections, we can create a beautifully designed walk-in closet wine cellar or a wine cellar room that can also function as\u00a0a unique spot for entertaining holiday guests.<\/p>\n<p>Smaller wine collections are perfect for our reach-in wine closet design. They\u2019re ideal for keeping your bottles stored in the optimal dark lighting conditions, while taking up little space in your home.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add a modern electric fireplace to enhance room ambiance<\/h3>\n<p>Adding an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/electric-fireplaces\/\">electric fireplace<\/a>\u00a0is one of the home holiday tips that\u2019s guaranteed to boost the ambiance of any room. Any room featuring one is sure to be a popular space for your holiday guests.<\/p>\n<p>Modern electric fireplaces give you the charm and appeal of a roaring fire without any of the mess and headaches of wood burning fireplaces. And you\u2019ll still enjoy the pleasant heat that radiates from the fireplace\u2019s energy efficient ceramic heating system.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-241 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/home_entertainment_unit.jpg\" alt=\"home holiday tips entertainment unit fireplace\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/home_entertainment_unit.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/home_entertainment_unit-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>5. Add a stylish\u00a0entertainment unit<\/h3>\n<p>Some of these\u00a0home holiday tips can be incorporated into the design of a stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/entertainment-centre\/\">entertainment unit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A customized entertainment unit becomes the focal point of any room where holiday guests are gathered. Your bar and fireplace, along with your audio and video equipment, can all be housed in a custom-fit entertainment unit.<\/p>\n<p>There are a wealth of entertainment unit design options to choose from, such as lighting features and wood finishes.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Control your clutter with helpful organization and storage solutions<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing worries a homeowner who\u2019s entertaining guests more than how tidy\u00a0their home is.<\/p>\n<p>Even with the\u00a0aesthetic\u00a0improvements that the ideas in these\u00a0home holiday tips bring to any space, their benefits will be offset by the presence of excess clutter.<\/p>\n<p>Stuffing clutter into closets before guests arrive isn\u2019t a practical option. Keep your home clutter manageable with useful organization and storage solutions that make this an easy task.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/custom-closets\/\">Custom closet organizers<\/a>\u00a0and our bedroom storage solutions\u00a0are your best tools for the job of consistently keeping your home tidy.<\/p>\n<h3>Home holiday tips that help\u00a0year-round<\/h3>\n<p>These six home holiday tips will serve you well during the festive season. More importantly, they\u2019ll add enhanced functionality to your home on a year-round basis.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by our huge Vaughan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/showroom\/\">showroom<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about these and other home improvement ideas. One of our design experts would be happy to\u00a0visit\u00a0your home to discuss your design ideas and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>Just schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/consultation\/\">free in-home consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>See also:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/spare-room-ideas\/\">Spare Room Ideas: Convert Yours To A Home Office &amp; Guest Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wine-storage-ideas\/\">Wine Storage Ideas: Cabinetry &amp; Cellar Solutions For Any Sized Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/entertainment-unit-can-help-celebrate-holiday-season-style\/\">How An Entertainment Unit Can Help You Celebrate The Holiday Season In Style<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season brings festive joy and the opportunity to entertain houseguests. 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