Host Ready: Easy & Affordable Ways to Revitalize Your Home for Spring Entertaining & Hosting
With warmer weather on the horizon, it's the perfect season to revitalize your living space for entertaining and hosting memorable gatherings. Whether you're planning a formal brunch to celebrate an upcoming wedding or new baby, a lively graduation party, or an impromptu night with friends, here are some easy and affordable ways to refresh your home decor while ensuring your space is both inviting and functional.
Illuminate Your Space with Pendant Lighting
When you think about hosting your next gathering or party do you picture family and friends gathered around your kitchen island, enjoying delicious bites and engaging conversations? To create the perfect ambiance for moments like this, consider updating your kitchen lighting with stylish pendant lights. Pendant lighting provides ample illumination for cooking and dining, but also adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen space. Plus, this is a fast and economical way to completely change the aesthetic of your kitchen. Consider sleek and modern designs that will complement your existing kitchen decor while adding a touch of new flair.
Product Highlight: The Eclipse Collection One Light Pendant by Elegant Lighting brings refined style, with a practical design. The pendant light features a smooth iron frame with a disk-shaped canopy and a beautiful brass finish.
Display with Style: Dining Room Buffet
When hosting a spring party, a well-curated dining room buffet not only serves as a practical solution for displaying food and drinks, but also adds a decorative element to your entertaining space. Whether you're serving appetizers, desserts, or refreshing beverages, a buffet allows guests to help themselves while keeping the party flowing smoothly. Choose a buffet with ample storage space and a versatile design that can seamlessly transition from everyday use to special occasions.
Product Highlight: The Wilder Collection Credenza by Elk Home is ideal for a transitional style interior with rustic notes. It’s built by hand from plywood and mahogany and finished by craftsmen in two distinct finishes. The farmhouse style metal handles are also custom-made for the piece.
Stay Cool and Comfortable: Ceiling Fan for the Family Room
As temperatures rise, keeping your family and guests cool and comfortable is essential for enjoyable gatherings. A ceiling fan circulates cool air throughout the room and adds an aesthetic touch to your family room, four season room, or screen porch. Choose a ceiling fan with adjustable settings and energy-efficient features to create a comfortable environment while reducing energy costs.
Product Highlight: The Kute 44 Collection 44” Ceiling Fan by Fanimation is Damp rated for use inside or out and its reversible blades allow for multi-season use. It’s optional LED light kit and smart home compatibility make it a perfect option.
Add Personality with New Wall Art
Give your walls a fresh look by incorporating new wall art that reflects your personal style and enhances the atmosphere of your home. Whether you prefer vibrant abstract paintings, timeless framed prints, or eclectic gallery walls, wall art adds personality and visual interest to any space. Choose pieces that resonate with you and complement your existing color scheme and decor to create a cohesive and inviting space for entertaining guests.
Product Highlight: The Varaluz Casa Collection Wall Art by Varaluz is a stunning, hand-painted floral painting that includes 3-D aluminum elements that measures 47.25” wide and has a height of 31.5”.
Spring is a great time to revitalize your home and prepare it for hosting memorable gatherings with friends and family. By incorporating these easy and affordable home decoration ideas, you can create a welcoming and stylish environment that sets the stage for unforgettable entertaining memories. Homzi.com has everything you need to transform your space into the ultimate spring entertaining destination. Get ready to host in style!
Breakfast is Served
Do your entertaining plans include overnight guests? It can be stressful to also prepare breakfast the next morning after hosting the day before, but don’t worry! We’re sharing our favorite make-ahead french toast recipe – it’s super easy to prepare in advance and is overnight guest approved.
Baked French Toast Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of French or Challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk (whole milk or any milk of your choice)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish, making sure all the bread is coated. Press down slightly on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, allowing the bread to soak up the egg mixture.
- In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and melted butter until combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the soaked bread in the baking dish.
- Bake the French toast casserole in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve slices of the baked French toast casserole warm, with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.
Enjoy!