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The First Things Your Guests Notice About Your Home
Do you frequently have guests over to your place? Do you ever wonder what they notice about your home? If you’re a stickler for good first impressions or you just simply want to know how to make your space more inviting, here are 5 things that your guests notice about your space.
The Entrance.
Whether it’s a grand foyer or a small entryway, the first thing your guests will notice is the entrance of your home. Is it empty and dark or bright and welcoming? Is there storage to hold your personal things, like a bag, jacket, shoes, etc. Also, how does your entryway smell? The entrance is the introduction to your home – it sets the mood and the expectations. Keep your entryway simple and clean for a inviting first impression.
Is your space personalized or generic?
Your guests will immediately spot personalized touches to your decor. Framed photos, wall art, color scheme – they will be conscious of anything that displays your personality. If you have bare walls or no decorations, your guests will definitely take notice.
The clutter.
One of the first things your guests will notice is if you have a cluttered space. Is there a stack of mail on your dining table, or a pile of clothes on your sofa, or a stack of pots, pans, and dishes scattered all over your kitchen? No matter if your guests are clean or messy in their own homes, they will notice other people’s clutter. Sometimes, clutter can make your guests feel uncomfortable or unwelcomed, so the less clutter-the better!
Your bathroom.
Although your bathroom is your business, your guests will eventually want to use it and will observe how clean it is. Nobody likes to use a dirty bathroom, especially if it’s in their friend’s home. Before guests arrive, do a inspection to make sure it’s a clean enough bathroom that you wouldn’t be afraid to use if it wasn’t your own. A quick wipe down of the toilet, sink area, and mirror, sweeping up the floor, and refilling the toilet paper roll is enough to make your bathroom guest-user friendly.
Your furniture.
When you have guests over, they immediately observe if they feel comfortable in your space. A welcoming home has cozy furniture. Fluff up the pillows, add extra throw blankets, and have enough seating to accommodate your guests. It can be luxury furniture or not, seats are not ripped or stained and the surface area on the coffee table and dining table are presentable, your guests .
