It’s coming up to that time of year where your home may well be receiving a stream of festive guests, and perhaps you’re realising that it wouldn’t hurt to give the house a little spruce up in preparation. Whether you’re planning on hosting a dinner party for a hoard of friends or having Mum round for Christmas films and eggnog by the fire, we’ve put together 4 ways to ensure your home is ready for their arrival!
With the big day less than two months away, you can refresh your home without spending too much time or money with these quick, budget-friendly tips. Don’t worry, you don’t need to go redecorating the whole house! Think about which rooms will be getting the most action while your guests are here, and channel your decorating efforts into those one or two spaces.
Repaint Your Dining Room
Let’s be honest - the festive period revolves largely around our stomachs! If you have a dining area that you know is going to be subject to a whole load of roast dinners and bubbly, why not give the walls a refresh first? Create a luxurious and cosy space for guests to socialise in by colour drenching the walls and woodwork in one sumptuous colour. Try Little Greene’s moody and rich ‘Bronze Red’, or the soothing, warm honey tones of ‘Bombolone’.
Revitalise Your Guest Bedroom
Make your loved one’s visit even more special by sprucing up their little sanctuary for their stay. If redecorating the whole room is too big a task on the run up to Christmas, consider papering a feature wall or painting a piece of furniture to create a pop of newness. Little Greene’s ‘Burges Butterfly’ wallpaper will make a fun and uplifting feature for your guests, while painting the side tables or a wooden chair in a bold hue like ‘Atomic Red’ will create an exciting new focal point.
Refresh Your Kitchen Cabinetry
Updating the colour of your units is a quick and inexpensive way to transform your kitchen. Often a busy area during the festive period, whether you’re spending cosy afternoons baking or mixing up Christmas cocktails through the evening, freshening up the kitchen will help to create a space that is a joy for you to entertain your guests in.
Thanks to Little Greene’s Intelligent paints, this project will be a breeze to complete! Their beautiful, hard-wearing Intelligent Satin paint is available in their full colour range and capable of tackling nearly any cabinet with the right preparation.
Little Greene's Guide To Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets
Revamp Your Front Door
Being the first thing people see as they arrive at your home, your front door should greet your guests with charm, sophistication, or fun depending on the tone you would like to set!
Greens are most commonly associated with feelings of calm and comfort due to their affiliation with nature, so painting your door in Little Greene’s soft ‘Windmill Lane’ or bold ‘Hopper’ will instantly create an inviting welcome.
Pink colours will be sure to bring a smile to your guests faces. Little Greene’s pink-based neutral ‘China Clay’ would make a warm and charming first impression, or alternatively, why not be bold and add heaps of personality to your home with Little Greene’s strong magenta hue - ‘Mischief’!