When you walk through the front doors of your home, you want to feel like you belong there. There's nothing worse than feeling a sense of dread when you walk into your home. The same holds true for your family members, friends, and guests. Thankfully, there are many ways you can actively work on maintaining a welcoming home throughout each room of your home. Consider the following tips.
Cleanliness
Start by decluttering your home on a seasonal basis. Get rid of items that you're not using. Clear out corners that have piles of junk mail, clothing, and more. When your environment is decluttered, it's much easier to stay on top of the cleanliness factor. Work on cleaning certain things on specific days of the week. You can vacuum the floors every Tuesday and Friday. You can clean the toilets every Sunday and Thursday. Certain tasks like sweeping the kitchen floor and wiping down countertops will need daily maintenance. However, give your family assigned chores for different days of the week to avoid a messy home in disarray.
Comfort
Make sure your home feels comfortable in a number of ways. Be particular about the furniture you choose. Even if you're purchasing a couch from Facebook Marketplace, add some cushioning or stuffing inside in order to make sure it feels plush and comfortable. When you're picking out dining room furniture, choose options that leave guests feeling supported and comfortable. If the chair hurts a person's back, they're not going to want to sit at the table for too long.
Cuisine
It's always nice to have a stash of treats that are available for guests. If you love to bake banana bread each week or set up containers filled with pretzels, granola and chips, work on ways to always keep refreshments available. If you have a separate guest room, keep bottled water in that room. It's also nice to set up a small station that includes an electric kettle, prepackaged snacks, and mugs. Add a box of tea and instant coffee to the mix. If someone wants to grab a snack or enjoy a cup of coffee, they can do so without feeling like an inconvenience.
Creating a welcoming environment isn't rocket science. However, it does require effort and intentionality. When you can work on cultivating these four tips as regular habits, it'll become much easier to accept guests. When your home is always welcoming and ready for people to enter, you won't have to rush, panic and get ready on a whim.
