Hosting This Holiday Season?

Spruce Up the Entryway

The entryway is the first place guests see, so it’s important to make a good first impression. A tidy, well-tended entrance lets guests know you’re looking forward to seeing them. Here’s how you can transform your entryway into a showpiece that provides guests with an inviting entry point to your home that makes them feel comfortable and welcome:

• Clear out the clutter
• Add a welcome mat and extra storage for coats and shoes
• Place festive decorations and showcase it all with brilliant natural light – adding a tubular skylight to an entryway will make a big visual impact with its sheer cheerful appeal.

Embellish the Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s so much more than food prep; it’s inevitably where everyone will congregate when entertaining, so be sure to clean, declutter and decorate this space too. Often overlooked is proper lighting that is both functional and comfortable. Natural lighting can enhance your kitchen by bringing out the color of food and making the meals you serve more appealing. Plus, natural lighting can help reduce eye strain, making it easier to read recipes’ small print. And, what better way to improve the look of your kitchen and enhance your holiday décor than by adding natural light?

Prep the Bathroom

This will be one of the most heavily used spots in your home while you have guests, so make sure your bathroom is prepared. Humidity will be extra high due to the cold weather, steamy showers, flushing toilets and running sinks. And with major moisture comes potential problems: mold and mildew, a funky smell, peeling wallpaper and even lifting or splitting of laminated plywood vanities. Ventilation is key to help keep the humidity under control. For a stylish, low-profile ventilation design that will wow your guests, try a Solatube Daylighting System with Ventilation Add-On Kit. This 2-in-1 system combines daylighting and ventilation into one attractive fixture, leaving your rooms humidity-free and your bathroom bursting with natural daylight.

Cozy-up the Guest Room

Make your guests feel welcomed and loved by taking the time to tidy up the guest room. For a quick transformation:

• Declutter the space and make room for a suitcase
• Upgrade the bedding to a comfortable down comforter
• Add extra blankets to keep guests comfortable in chilly weather
• Additionally, to ensure safety and help prevent stumbles, integrate nighttime lighting throughout the house.