{"id":2426,"date":"2016-12-15T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=2426"},"modified":"2016-12-15T07:00:01","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T12:00:01","slug":"organizing-home-holiday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Prep Your Home for a Holiday Party"},"content":{"rendered":"Party planning is always stressful\u2014especially during the hectic holiday season! Family comes from far and wide, and friends and colleagues are all in attendance. Beat the post-party blues by getting your client\u2019s home in tip-top shape and impress every last one of their guests!\n\nUse these tips to clean, organize, and prepare the home for company during the holidays. Guests should feel welcomed when they arrive at the doorstep, not nervous! Follow these tips to create an inviting home design for your client\u2019s holiday party this year!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Clean_out_the_front_closet\" >Clean out the front closet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Invest_in_a_shoe_rack\" >Invest in a shoe rack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Design_an_orderly_dining_experience\" >Design an orderly dining experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Stock_up_on_supplies\" >Stock up on supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Clean_your_room\" >Clean your room!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Clear_countertops\" >Clear countertops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/organizing-home-holiday-party\/#Check_under_the_rug\" >Check under the rug!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_out_the_front_closet\"><\/span>Clean out the front closet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-32.jpg\" alt=\"friends at a house party exchanging gifts laughing and drinking champagne - christmas decorations in home decor\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\nPretty self-explanatory\u2014guests need somewhere to hang their coats! Be sure to stock up on coat hangers, too. No jacket should be carelessly shoved into the bottom of the closet.\n\nIf you can, move existing clothing out and find a temporary space for it. Hang them in the bedroom closet to give guests priority coat check. This makes jackets accessible when guests first arrive and when they\u2019re ready to leave. It\u2019s a simple technique that will make hosting responsibilities easier throughout the evening!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_a_shoe_rack\"><\/span>Invest in a shoe rack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nEspecially during the winter months, rain and snow can make for some soggy socks. Counter damp shoes by investing in a shoe rack for the front door. When placed on a shoe rack, footwear catches airflow and excess water can run off. Even if they don\u2019t dry completely, your guests won\u2019t have to step into a drenched shoe when they leave (yuck!).\n\nShoe racks also help in keeping the hallway clear so no one trips on a pair of shoes and injures (or embarrasses) themselves. And if you want your clients to have the coziest party of the season, set up a portable heater next to guests\u2019 shoes. It will keep their feet warm and cozy all the way home!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_an_orderly_dining_experience\"><\/span>Design an orderly dining experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-30.jpg\" alt=\"christmas holiday dinner dining room table display with christmas lights\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\nIs your client planning a buffet for the holiday party this year? Use this tip to give guests a great meal! Structure the dining table so guests start at one end and emerge at the other. Create a clear starting point by placing plates, bowls, cutlery, and napkins at one end of the table. Even order the dinner dishes by type: sides, mains, meat, vegetarian, dessert, etc. Place toothpick flags in each dish so everything is labelled properly. You\u2019ll impress everyone who attends with this well-thought-out plan for an enjoyable dinner!\n\nFor a sit-down meal, make sure guests have plenty of room to pull out chairs and sit comfortably. Let your clients in on this little tip: start serving guests with either a full plate or pass dishes around the table in a circle to avoid reaching. This way everyone can enjoy a delicious meal without feeling awkward.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock_up_on_supplies\"><\/span>Stock up on supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe best time to make a trip to Costco is during the holiday season (minus the crowds, of course!). Pick up extra packs of TP and napkins so there\u2019s no running short on the night of the party! <a href=\"\/2016\/11\/decluttering-clients-home-storage-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arrange your client&#8217;s storage space<\/a> so you can easily get to what you need. Speaking of toilet paper, be sure the washroom is clean and clutter-free! Spend a few extra minutes on the day of the party to wipe down bathroom surfaces and put away shower products. And clean hand towels\u2014don\u2019t forget to set out the fancy hand towels!\n\nBefore you head to the shop, make a list of organizers or storage boxes you need to pick up. Cleaning up properly <i>now<\/i> means your clients don\u2019t need to worry when they invite guests over for other holiday gatherings!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_your_room\"><\/span>Clean your room!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-33.jpg\" alt=\"interior decorator certification allows you to decorate any space expertly\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\nA simple step in showing how organized you are: presenting a clean bedroom! By closing bedroom doors during a party, it seems like guests are unwelcome or are infringing on your client\u2019s privacy. So don\u2019t just shove everything into the bedroom because you\u2019re feeling lazy. Clean the bedroom and set it up nicely\u2014that means making the bed, vacuuming the floor, and wiping down the mirrors!\n\nPlus, guests LOVE taking home tours. It\u2019s a fun little activity to bring people around your home and introduce them to your living space. Focus on presenting the bedroom neatly since this is the most personal place in the home! Give your clients a home to be proud of. Plus, it\u2019s a chance for your client to splurge on beautiful new bedding so it\u2019s win-win!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_countertops\"><\/span>Clear countertops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA <b><i>must<\/i><\/b> for holiday parties! Clear off counters and coffee tables so guests have somewhere to place their drinks and hors d\u2019oeuvres. This will organize the home to make it much more open and inviting.\n\nBy not clearing surfaces, you send a message that either a) you couldn\u2019t be bothered to organize properly, b) you didn\u2019t plan enough time to clean pre-party, or c) cleanliness is not a priority in this home. We know that none of this is true, so make sure that no one else thinks so!\n\nThe holidays is when your client\u2019s home has the most company, so be courteous to guests by keeping tables clean. A little extra effort in organizing your client\u2019s home gives a good impression to their guests, and adds credibility to your skills!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_under_the_rug\"><\/span>Check under the rug!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-31.jpg\" alt=\"clean up your home before a christmas party of dirt and clutter\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>Well, not literally. What we mean is this: don\u2019t try to hide clutter by \u201csweeping it under the rug\u201d! Imagine if a guest opens up the wrong closet and discovers a hoard of disorderly mail and random articles of clothing jammed inside\u2026not a good impression for your organizational skills.\n\nInstead, clean out clutter by <a href=\"\/2016\/08\/professional-organizers-declutter-dont-keep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting rid of what is not needed<\/a>. If there is a lot of clothing strewn around the house, send it to the laundry room. Or if there\u2019s a basket full of old take-out menus, sort through and recycle them! There\u2019s no need to keep clutter in the home. Most likely, you\u2019ll end up misplacing an important item and won\u2019t remember where it was thrown in your haste! So let\u2019s keep that from happening by finding a place for everything. Get organized by putting <a href=\"\/2016\/01\/6-hidden-storage-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these quick ideas<\/a> on creating hidden storage to use!\n\nWith a little prep and organization before a holiday party, your client\u2019s home will be the most welcoming of the holiday season. So get planning: organize effectively and don\u2019t leave anything to the last minute\u2014you\u2019ll thank us later!\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>All set for your holiday party this year? 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