Tricks and ideas to decorate the house for Christmas

Make room for the tree

Think about where to put it. It should be a place where it does not impede the passage or block the light. Keep it away from fireplaces and gas stoves. Choose a size proportional to the room where you are going to put it.

Update the decorations

Go through the decorations you have and throw away those that are outdated. The rest can be updated with some simple crafts, such as lining the tree balls with scraps of clothing or sweaters, colored wool, or a rustic string, for example.

Pamper the entrance

The first impression of your guests depends on it. So that the coats don't pile up there, make room in a closet or put a donkey with hangers.

Don't forget the bathroom

Put individual wipes with a basket to dispose of them, a dispenser with hand cream or cologne, some candles …

Good smell everywhere

Vaporize the bulbs (cold and off) with air freshener or put a container with some essential oil on the radiators. But beware of scented candles on the table, the smell can interfere with that of the food.

How many can fit on the table?

Each diner needs 65 cm. Based on that, calculate whether or not you need to open the table (if it is extendable) or add another table or a panel. It will also be very useful to place a side table to put sources and drinks on it.

Chairs for everyone

If you don't have enough and you have to use chairs from other rooms or folding chairs, put the same covers on them to unify them.

For the little ones

Dedicate a specific space for them to eat, either in a corner of the common table or a separate table just for them.

Glassware ready

Wash the glassware with a little soap so there is no smell or taste and dry it with a lint-free cloth.

Stain-free cutlery

Go over the cutlery with a cloth and make sure there are no lime or water stains.

Enough crockery

Check how many plates you have and that they do not have chips. If you do not have enough plates, glasses and cutlery from a single set, you can combine several by mixing and alternating between them, differentiating one for adults and another for children, or allocating them to a specific area of the table (tips, corners, middle … .).

Striped tablecloths

Iron them, avoiding any creases. If you don't have one big enough, you can combine several by making overlays, for example. And don't forget the napkins. It would be advisable to have some extra in case a guest needs you to change it. Another option is throwaway.

Protect furniture

Cover the sofa with slipcovers to prevent staining. Under the party tablecloth, put another plastic one and a plush cloth. And on the legs of the chairs and tables put protectors so that they do not scratch the floor.

If children and old people come

Remove rugs because they can slip on them. And remove the things that can break or with which the little ones can hurt themselves.

It is better prevent…

In general, remove all the furniture that one can hit or trip on. And just in case, make sure you have a stain remover and a clothes brush on hand.

And have a detail with your guests

Prepare a personalized keepsake for them. It can be a packet with some homemade cookies, like these of Santa's reindeer, or a small pot of jam. Another idea is to make table identifiers and a take-home menu.

Ornaments, do not miss

Make room for the tree. Think about where to put it. It should be a place where it does not impede the passage or block the light. Keep it away from fireplaces and gas stoves. Choose a size proportional to the room where you are going to put it.
Update them. Go through the ornaments you have and throw away those that are outdated. You can update the rest with some simple crafts, such as lining the tree balls with colored wool or a rustic string.

Very cozy atmosphere

Pamper the entrance. The first impression of your guests depends on it. So that the coats do not accumulate there, make room in a closet or put a donkey with hangers.
In the bathroom. Put individual wipes with a basket to dispose of them, a dispenser with hand cream or cologne, some candles …
Nice smell. Vaporize the bulbs (cold and off) with air freshener or put a container with some essential oil on the radiators. But beware of scented candles on the table, the smell can interfere with that of the food.

Don't forget the music: prepare a playlist with your favorite songs

Enough tables and chairs

How many can fit? Each diner needs 65 cm. Based on that, calculate whether or not you need to open the table (if it is extendable) or add another table or a panel. It will also be very useful to place a side table to put sources and drinks on it.
Chairs If you do not have enough and you have to resort to chairs from other rooms or folding, put the same covers to unify them.
For the little ones . Dedicate a specific space for them, either in a corner of the common table or a separate table just for them.

Dressing the party table

Fine tunning. Wash the glassware with a little soap so there is no smell or taste and dry it with a lint-free cloth. Go over the cutlery with a cloth and make sure there are no lime or water stains.
Crockery. Check that you have enough plates and that they do not have chips.
Tablecloths Iron them, avoiding any creases. It would be advisable to have an extra napkin in case a guest needs you to change it. One option is throwaway.

If you don't have enough of the same plates for everyone, why not mix a couple of dishes?

Things to keep in mind (to avoid dislikes and major ills)

Protect furniture.

Under the party tablecloth, put another plastic one and a plush cloth.
Cover the sofa with slipcovers to prevent staining.
And on the legs of the chairs and tables put protectors so that they do not scratch the floor.

If children and elderly people come.

Remove rugs because they can slip on them.
Remove the things that can break or with which the little ones can hurt themselves.
In general, remove all the furniture that one can hit or trip on.
And just in case, make sure you have a stain remover and a clothes brush on hand.

Clara trick

Have a detail with your guests

Prepare a personalized keepsake for them. It can be a packet with some homemade cookies or a small pot of jam. Another idea is to make table identifiers and a take-home menu.

And many more ideas to make the most of Christmas.