Christmas is such an incredible time of year. But for most of us, the décor in your house starts to feel stale once you’ve set the same stuff up year after year. And that’s generally fine if it’s just for you and your family.

If you’re hosting Christmas this year, why not bring a little something extra to the mix? Whether it’s décor or preparation ideas to host guests over the weekend, these are a few tips to help you properly get ready for being a great host this Christmas season!

House Appliances

You want your home to be clean when hosting guests, and that’s not just the regular practice of vacuuming and dusting. Think of the pieces you haven’t deep cleaned in a while, such as the microwave, oven, and fridge. If you’re hosting people overnight, you want all the things you use on a day-to-day basis cleaned that may otherwise be forgotten when cleaning only for a short afternoon visit from friends.

Accent Colors

Accent colors are a great way to add a nice “pop” to your luxury home. Pretty much any color hue can do when it comes to accents. The main thing is to make sure that you state it a few ways throughout the room.

Couch pillows are a great way to add an accent color, as well as some piece of fabric. If you have a throw blanket, it’s easy to reinforce the accent color you’re going for.

Treat the Carpets

Sometimes, vacuuming just isn’t quite enough when it comes to carpets. Dirt and dust gets stuck in the roots of the carpet and make it incredibly difficult to clean; practically impossible by a vacuum alone. That’s why it’s smart to hire a professional carpet cleaner before you host for Christmas this year!

Find a good vendor that can deep clean the carpets and give them the freshening they need. You shouldn’t need to do this often, but if there’s ever a good time, it’s right before the holiday!

Have a great holiday! Merry Christmas from Luxury Homes Designed & Built by Tony McClung!