With a winter chill in the air and Christmas looming on the horizon, we’re all in the middle of our plans and preparations for the upcoming festive season.
But while we might be focusing on organising our ever-growing gift lists, ordering the turkey and trying to decide on who’s going where over the holidays, it’s important not to forget one essential aspect of the celebrations.
No matter how you’re planning to celebrate or who’s invited, your home is going to be the centre of attention during the festivities. From family gatherings to meet-ups with friends, not forgetting the main event of Christmas Day itself, the chances are that a lot of people will be spending a lot of time in your home. When you’ve gone to all the effort of organising your holiday down to the last little detail, the last thing you want is for your home to let you down and ruin all that hard work.
So, to help you out and ensure that your home is looking its best this festive season, here are some tips, tricks and inspiration to help the holiday period go as smoothly as possible!
Cleaning
Although it’s probably most people’s least favourite part of the holidays, the cleaning still needs to be done nonetheless. From dusting to hoovering, every inch of your home should be polished and preened ready for the upcoming festivities. Make sure to tidy the space and get the kids to put away any stray toys – Santa needs somewhere to leave their presents, after all!
One aspect of the cleaning ritual which should definitely not be forgotten is the kitchen. If you are in charge of cooking the Christmas dinner this year, your kitchen needs to be up to scratch. Aside from ensuring your fridge, freezer and cupboards have enough space to store all of the delicious festive goodies, it’s also vital to ensure that your oven is in tip-top condition ready to cook the turkey and roast the potatoes to perfection. Oven cleaning is often rated as one of the least favourite household chores of all time, so if you are dreading the task, why not call in a professional to save you some time? Manchester oven cleaners are well placed to be able to get your oven sparkling again in no time at all!
Decorations
Once all the cleaning and chores are out of the way, it’s time for the fun part! There are numerous ways in which you can decorate your home ready for the holidays, with some preferring to keep things simple and traditional whereas others go all out with lights, decorations, trees and much more.
Of course, the best course of action is to go with the decorations that you prefer, be it a simpler theme or a bright, child-friendly display. To really give your home the personal touch, why not let the little ones help with decorating? It’s important for the adults to deal with any lights, electrics or high-up decorations, but the kids can definitely help to adorn the tree with tinsel, baubles and chocolates to create a real family Christmas.
Space
Out with the old, in with the new – we all know the saying, but how many of us actually take heed of it? The New Year is the perfect time to declutter and rid some unnecessary belongings from your home and your life – just in time for the space to be replenished with this year’s haul of Christmas gifts!
As well as clearing space and getting rid of some old junk, this will help to make your home feel more open and less busy, perfect for the influx of guests over the holidays! Don’t forget that you will need additional space the more people you will be hosting, so be sure to clear the spare room (if required) and ensure you have enough chairs for everyone to sit comfortably.
No matter how you’re planning to celebrate this year, one thing is for certain – once your home is looking its best, you’re guaranteed to have the best possible holiday!
