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It’s that glorious time of year when you can bring out your inner homebody and invite friends and family to come to you. And since you’re spending more time staying in and entertaining, investing in some merry-making upgrades to your home and decor can serve as a gift to yourself and everyone else who’s invited over.
These suggestions vary in cost and effort, so whether you’re in for a project that doubles as a quality-of-life investment or just want to do some holiday sprucing, check out these home tips that will make for festive improvements this season.
#1. Brighten meals with a technicolor tablescape
Holly leaves and ivory aren’t exactly a mandate for holiday dinnerware. Instead, freshen up your dinner party set with vibrant pieces you can mix and match to bring cheer to your table on any occasion.
#2. Cozy up to a toasty fireplace
There’s nothing that says holiday like curling up by the fireplace. But if your home doesn’t have a traditional one, you don’t have to miss out. Get that classic Christmas Eve experience with an alternative version to a wood-burning one you can install in no time at all.
Choose from all kinds of styles. Check out electric rustic fireplaces with built-in mantels and shelving or go for a chic, modern gel-fueled fireplace that you can move outdoors, too. And if this year’s the year you get the real deal, I can help you find your dream home—wood-burning fireplace included.
#3. Show them you love their cards with a twinkling display
If holiday cards crowd your mantel and shelves, consider a (literally) flashy way to show them off this year. These LED clothespin string lights pair perfectly with your festive displays and can create a new decoration from all of those sweet greetings. You can also opt to break out your classic Christmas photos over the year in the same way.
#4. Treat yourself to those long put-off kitchen appliances
If you’ve been eyeing espresso machines or hating your current blender for what feels like forever, now’s the time to take the plunge on a present for yourself—or give a little hint or two to somebody else.
Besides, you can bet you won’t be the only one who benefits from it. Who doesn’t love coffee with dessert? Not to mention that blender will whip up delicious smoothies for the folks who stay over.
#5. Stretch out with a spacious open floor plan
When you’re the go-to place for the holidays, it’s normal to feel like you wish you had more space. As a former contractor, I can tell you that in most cases, moving a wall is the best decision a homeowner can make. But if you’re thinking you could use a whole new space to work with, I have a number of listings with sprawling rooms you need to see, along with lots that invite you to build that dream gathering space.
Is a new home on your wish list this year?
I can help you find your Bloomington dream home and suggest affordable renovations to help you feel like every day is a holiday. Give me a call at (812) 322-1871 or check out my listings.
