As the holiday season approaches, our homes start to fill with excitement – and with guests! From family gatherings to festive get-togethers, this time of year brings joy and a fair bit of hustle and bustle. It’s more important than ever to refresh your home and make sure it’s ready for everyone and everything.
Here are some tips to help you create an organised, holiday-ready home (plus, several recommended furniture pieces from Lecico’s new collection):
1. Declutter High-Traffic Areas
Start with the room where guests are most likely to gather: the living room. Remove any unnecessary items, such as extra magazines or decorative pieces, to open up surfaces for holiday décor and entertaining essentials. Consider storing non-seasonal decorations to make room for a few statement holiday pieces, like a festive centrepiece or a small table arrangement.
During the holidays, the kitchen also tends to become the busiest spot in the house. Clear countertops by storing away appliances that won’t be in heavy use. Add a few trays or organisers to keep daily items like coffee supplies in one neat space, leaving more room for holiday cooking and treats.
Product Spotlight: Comfort Ribbed WH Cabinet
The Comfort Ribbed 600 mm WH (White) Oak Bathroom Cabinet with 1 Drawer is the ideal wall-mounted storage solution for bathrooms that see a lot of foot traffic. With a stylish ribbed design and oak MDF construction, its melamine finish brings a warm yet modern aesthetic to the room.
This cabinet, measuring 560 mm wide, 460 mm deep, and 400 mm high, offers ample storage without occupying precious floor space, making it perfect for compact or busy bathrooms. The soft-close drawer with a matt black handle keeps essentials tidy and accessible.
If you’re hosting guests this season, a bathroom cabinet that combines extra storage with elegant design is a worthwhile addition to your holiday-ready home.
2. Maximise Storage in Key Rooms
Invest in multi-functional furniture pieces for the living room, such as coffee tables or ottomans with hidden storage. This makes it easy to stow away extra throws, board games, or even kids’ toys out of sight.
In guest bathrooms, wall-mounted cabinets or small vanity units help keep toiletries, extra towels, and holiday-specific items tidy and easy to find. Adding a small basket for hand towels or a decorative container for spare toiletries can also make the space feel organised and luxurious for guests.
Product Spotlight: Zara Ribbed White Cabinet
The Zara Ribbed Cabinet (available in 600 mm or 800 mm) is ideal for a practical, elegant addition to your bathroom. It features a sleek ribbed design and a soft-close drawer, and it is wall-mounted to save space. An exciting bonus? This item comes with an optional white slab top and vanity basin.
If matte white isn’t your preference, we also offer the Zara Gloss White Cabinet 600 mm.
3. Revamp the Guest Bathroom for Comfort and Style
A guest bathroom makeover doesn’t need to be expensive to feel fresh and welcoming. Consider these small updates that make a big difference:
- Place soft, fresh towels in a visible spot, and consider adding a plush bath mat. Stock the bathroom with essentials like extra toilet paper, mini soaps, and hand lotion to save guests from needing to ask.
- Introduce subtle, festive details like holiday-scented candles or warm-scented seasonal hand soap. A small decorative item, like a holiday-themed plant or simple greenery, can bring in a touch of the season without overdoing it.
Product Spotlight: NEON Square Mirror Cabinet
A well-placed mirror can open up the space in any bathroom, big or small, while providing a practical solution for your daily routine. Our newly released NEON 400 mm Square Mirror Cabinet is the perfect fit. It’s durable and stylish – the cabinet is constructed from particle board with 1 mm PVC edging – and features soft-close hinges for smooth operation.
It also boasts an interior glass shelf for convenient storage of toiletries and a polished silver mirror on the exterior.
4. Upgrade Your Lighting for a Warm Ambience
Thoughtful lighting can transform your home’s atmosphere, making it feel cosy and festive. Here’s how to approach lighting room by room:
- In the living room, use dimmable lights or add a few table lamps with soft, warm bulbs to create a relaxed ambience. Consider stringing up some LED fairy lights along a window or a bookshelf to bring in that gentle, twinkling holiday warmth without being too overpowering.
- For the dining room, a simple change like adding candlelight to the table can enhance the festive atmosphere. Use unscented candles if your guests are sensitive to certain scents, or opt for battery-operated ones for worry-free ambience.
- Add outdoor lights to your porch or pathway for an inviting entryway. Lanterns with battery-operated candles or warm-toned string lights around door frames bring a festive and welcoming glow to your exterior.
Product Spotlight: ZARA Curved Mirror Cabinet
Mirrors in a bathroom can make a world of difference in lighting, especially if the space doesn’t get much natural light. When a mirror is placed to catch whatever daylight streams in, it spreads that light around, instantly making the bathroom feel fresher and more open.
Why not consider our ZARA 600 mm Curved Mirror Cabinet for your space? Made of MDF and in a bright, matte white, it’ll create an aesthetic and practical focal point in your bathroom.
5. Thoughtful, Festive Accents for Every Room
Decorating for the holidays doesn’t need to be overwhelming or cluttered. A few well-placed accents can go a long way.
A simple way to bring the season into the kitchen is by using seasonal dish towels, a bowl of holiday fruit, or a small arrangement of pine branches in a vase. These little touches add warmth and make the space feel more holiday-ready.
In bedrooms, a quick refresh can involve adding a cosy throw, updating the bedding with warmer textures or tones, or even adding a small holiday candle on the bedside table.
6. Organise the Entryway for Easy Hosting
A well-organised entryway is essential for managing the extra coats, shoes, and belongings that come with holiday hosting.
Adding extra hooks or a wall-mounted coat rack can help accommodate guests’ coats, scarves, and bags without cluttering your entryway. If you don’t have built-in storage, a freestanding coat rack can also be a quick and easy addition.
Meanwhile, a large, durable mat by the door is ideal for managing wet or dirty shoes during winter gatherings. If space allows, a small shoe rack or cubby can help keep footwear organised and prevent dirt from getting dragged into the house.
Ready to prepare your home for the holiday season? Take it slow as you consider how to organise your home and offer loved ones a fun, festive, and functional experience.
From sleek cabinets to elegant mirror units, we have the furniture to help you create a welcoming and organised environment for your guests.
Contact Lecico for a closer look at our brand-new furniture range.