7 Ways to Prepare Your Home For The Festive Season

As the festive season draws near, time seems to slip away faster than ever.

Before you know it, friends and family are at your door, and the mess inevitably begins to pile up. To help ease the stress of hosting at home this Christmas, we’ve compiled a list of practical preparation tips to ensure you’re set up for a fun and relaxed holiday period.

The last thing you want to be doing during the busy festive season is deep cleaning or decluttering your home. We highly recommend getting ahead on your cleaning now so you can relax later! 

Here is a cleaning checklist to help you prepare in the lead-up to Christmas:

KITCHEN:

• Clean out the fridge and make room for leftovers
• Clean and shine tapware and sink 
• Remove unnecessary items from the benchtop and wipe down surfaces
• Clean all appliances: oven, microwave, coffee machine etc. 
• Collate all tableware you want to use and ensure they’re clean
• Vacuum and mop floors

BATHROOM:

• Wipe down mirrors
• Remove products you don’t want to be used communally and stock with toiletries to be shared
• Ensure there’s enough toilet paper, hand towels, and bath towels
• Clean shower doors, tapware, and wastes for any marks or grime

LIVING ROOM:

• Pack away any valuable or fragile items you don’t want to get damaged
• Vacuum floors
• Remove any stains from furniture and decor
• Ensure lights are functioning properly
• Display any throw blankets or pillows in a tasteful fashion

SPARE ROOM/S: 

• Declutter the space 
• Create enough room for people to store their belongings
• Provide enough bedding for each person
• Supply a cooling option, like an oscillating fan, if the room is warm

OUTDOORS:

• Ensure outdoor lights and security cameras are functioning properly
• Mow the lawn and remove any weeds
• Trim dead and overhanging fronds or branches
• Pressure wash your home’s exterior plus decks and paved areas
• Clean outdoor furniture in preparation for hosting

The best way to prevent your bathroom from becoming disorganised over the festive season is to ensure that storage is systematised and all fixtures are functioning smoothly.

Having sufficient storage is essential, especially if you’re having guests stay. Installing extra robe hooks or towel rails turns any opportunity for clutter into a more organised setup. It keeps damp towels out of bedrooms and makes visitors feel more integrated into your home. 

If you have bathroom tapware that needs renewing, now would be the time to do it. As this space is another high-traffic area, having adequate fixtures gives reassurance that your bathroom can cope during the busy period.

Smell is arguably the most underrated sense. It has an invisible capacity to dictate a room's atmosphere. To enliven your living spaces, try infusing the air with seasonal scents.

Bring the essence of summer into your home with light, refreshing scents that capture the festive season's warmth and vibrancy. Think citrus fragrances like lemon, lime, and grapefruit to uplift and energise or floral notes like jasmine, lavender, and gardenia to add a fresh, breezy feel. Why not try our signature scent, Interior Mist, which features notes of nashi pear, white tea, and lily of the valley.

For a more coastal feel, opt for ocean-inspired aromas or eucalyptus to evoke memories of the beach. You can also incorporate natural elements with essential oils or candles that feature notes of coconut, fresh linen, or green herbs like mint and basil, creating a relaxed and inviting summer atmosphere.

Gathering necessities before the peak of the festive season prevents a future trip to the shops, saving time and stress.

Consider commonly used items such as toilet paper, paper towels, bathroom towels, linen, and toiletries. Another thing to check is that you have enough seating for your party size. 

If not, you can pick up some affordable folding chairs from your local home office supplies store. Preparing your home helps create a state of mental calm, and you can spend more time focusing on enjoying the celebratory season.

The kitchen is typically the busiest area of the home during the holidays, so it’s crucial to prepare it for the influx of visitors and festive season activities.

Aside from cleaning, there are a few extra utensils that can come in handy. Sink accessories like dish racks and draining trays are perfect for storing frequently used items like glasses at arm’s length. 

Alternatively, you could consider mounting our Kitchen Trough into your benchtop to make hosting at home a delight. You can keep your food or drinks cold at all times by filling ice straight into the tub.

Get your home holiday-ready with these quick renovation ideas.

A fresh coat of paint is an easy way to brighten any room, whether you're updating the colour scheme or refreshing tired walls. In the kitchen, impress guests with simple upgrades like repainting cupboards, replacing tiles, or swapping out handles for a modern look.

For outdoor entertaining, simple upgrades could include tidying up the garden, laying down pavers, setting up a barbecue area, or adding string lights for a festive feel. Consider a shade sail or a small roof for weather protection. These easy updates will have your home ready for festive season celebrations in no time.

Festive season decor is an easy way to fill your home with holiday cheer, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for friends and family.

Start with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree as the centrepiece, adorned with lights, ornaments, and garlands. Complement this with a classic wreath on your front door and hanging stockings on the mantel for a traditional touch.

Don't forget table settings with holiday-themed napkins, centrepieces, and sparkling glassware to set the mood for gatherings. Whether you prefer a classic red-and-green palette, wintery whites and metallics, or a modern twist with bold colours, there’s no limit to how you can personalise your festive decor!

We hope we’ve inspired you to start your Christmas prep now so you can focus on enjoying a happy festive season with friends and family!

For more inspiration about Christmas decorations for your house, read our blogs:

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