IN EACH ROOM â—½ HOME
This movement of the table allows space to then pull back the larger sofa away from the TV, and we also push the smaller sofa all the way to the wall. The walk space then happens in front of the sofa instead of behind it.
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Oh my goodness. This opens up the floor space and makes room for us to add a couple chairs if need be, for opening gifts, playing games, for the kids to roll around, and all the fun to be had. It allows more space for the Christmas tree, and makes me so happy that everything isn’t cramped up and small.
Every fall, for the past few years, I’ve completely rearranged my living space to accommodate Christmas gatherings with family and friends, and to just make it more inviting and something “different” from the rest of the year. I do this by creating more space in our small area we call home…
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Most of the year our sofas are pulled in close to the TV and our dining table (in the same room) is out with chairs around it, set and pretty. The rugs are placed under these pieces, and it’s cozy yet compact, and perfect for enjoyment.
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However, I realized a few years ago that when the family comes over, or when we entertain (we don’t that much, but when we do…) I wanted more space to spread out, and it seemed impossible at first…​
Finally, I took away the dining chairs (except two) and pushed the table up against a wall, more for serving than for actually sitting. After all, we often spread out food and let guests pick and choose, then sit on the sofas instead of around the table.
If you too need more space, consider these options for the holiday season:
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Removing a piece or two of furniture that’s just for looks
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Serving buffet style instead of sit-down dinners
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Using floor pillows for kids in that new space you’ve created
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Pulling back big pieces against the wall that you had in the middle of the room
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Clearing tops of tables, and any clutter that makes the room feel small
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Remaking your walk spaces
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Just practice with what you have and envision what you’d like the space to be
Once we have everything moved and pushed and pulled, I clean and decorate and add some cozy blankets around, and make sure there’s wood for the fire.
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I love our new setting for the holidays, and once they’re over, everything will go back to the way it was and I’ll redecorate again for the next season, and enjoy my space called home…
