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How to Create the Ultimate Entertainment Space

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Whether you find yourself hosting grand coffee mornings or simply have a lot of friends over to stay, you need to give some careful thought to your entertainment space, as this will make your home feel even more cozy and comforting.

Establish Eating Zones

One of the first things you need to do is try and establish some eating zones. Open-plan kitchens often have this, and it is a great way for you to ensure that you and your family always have the space you need. If you want to take things one step further, then another thing you can try and do is opt for a kitchen island. The great thing about a kitchen island is that it is a gathering point, and it is also a good way for you to have someone over for a chat. Kitchen design is really about making sure that you have a versatile and functional space, so the more you can embrace this, the better. Of course, if you have the space, then having some seating around the island is a good way for you to always have a space where people can gather.


Focus on Entertainment

Another thing you need to do is try and focus on entertainment as much as possible. You need to have a space where everyone can gather, so you can make sure that you are always giving your guests something to do. It may be that you have a huge TV in one room where people can watch sports, and this is great, but you need to give thought to other forms of entertainment as well. It may be that you have a pool table or even a poker table, so you can provide your guests with a form of entertainment that they might not be used to. If you don’t have space for something like this, then consider online options instead. You can find a pool game online, and when you do, you will notice that there is always a huge number of different variants that you can play, and that there is also the opportunity for you to play it on the big screen.

Seating is Everything

You also need to make sure that you have plenty of seating, if possible. Take the time to select your seating carefully, and also make sure that your guests feel comfortable at all times. Carefully choosing your seating, including your dining room chairs, will help to create a layout that is much more sociable, so if you can keep this in mind, then it will help you out a lot. You can look into ottomans and bean bags, too, if you want, as a way to make sure that you are catering to all of your guests and their needs.

If you can consider things like indoor and outdoor flow when planning things like this, then you will soon find that it is much easier for you to only get the result you want, but to ensure your guests’ comfort at all times.

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Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc is a travel host and writer with a popular travel show, The Design Tourist, and a companion lifestyle blog. As a widely published travel journalist and content creator, Karen is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association. She also serves as the Design and Travel editor of the national lifestyle magazine, LaPalme. Karen believes that every destination has a story to tell through its local art, architecture, culture, and craft. This immersive creative exploration begins with authentic accommodations where the narrative of place unfolds through art, accessories, accouterments, furnishings, fixtures, and food. 

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