With a season full of celebrations on the horizon, now is a good time to get your home ready for the gatherings, dinners and overnight stays that come with it.
Whether you’re planning a big family meal, inviting friends over for drinks or making room for relatives to stay, a few additions can make hosting that little bit easier. From gorgeous new glassware for raising a toast to extending dining tables and sofa beds ready for an extra guest, here’s our guide to getting your home ready.
A table that grows
If you’re short on space but love to host, an extending dining table is the perfect solution. Our Malmo Extending Dining Table features a smooth extension mechanism with integrated leaves that slide neatly into place, making it easy to accommodate extra guests. When not extended, its streamlined silhouette is ideal for everyday dining. Extending console tables offer another clever space-saving option. Compact enough for a hallway or home office, they can serve as a desk or display surface before transforming into a dining table for entertaining – multifunctional pieces make every inch count.
Think about seating
The right dining chairs can completely change the feel of a room. Alongside providing a comfortable place to sit, they bring texture and personality to your dining space.
Whether you prefer a coordinated dining set or like to mix different styles for a more individual look, we have plenty of inspiration. For an elevated dining experience, the Yumi Chair has been crafted from premium ash wood and combines elegance and comfort seamlessly. For a more relaxed, informal look, our Oak Console Bench is a versatile alternative to traditional dining chairs – and when extra seating isn’t needed, it can double up as a coffee table.
Choose pieces that complement your table and suit your home, creating a welcoming spot for everything from a quick morning coffee to lunch with friends.
Set the scene with glassware
Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner or gathering friends for drinks, beautiful glassware is an effortless way to make every occasion feel special. From champagne flutes and cocktail saucers to versatile tumblers, elegant carafes and striking wine glasses, our latest collection has something for every celebration.
Mix and match different styles for a relaxed, eclectic feel, or coordinate colours and shapes for a minimalist table setting.
Create a cosy sleep space for guests
When family and friends come to stay, having an extra bed can make all the difference. A sofa bed is a clever way to accommodate overnight guests without sacrificing valuable living space, especially in a compact home.
Discover our new Mori and Louie Sofa Bed designs. With its simple click-clack mechanism, the Louie transforms from sofa to bed in seconds. Meanwhile, the Mori is a stylish investment piece, combining a solid oak frame with an ultra comfy futon mattress – it’s a real statement for any home.
If you’re looking for flexible sleeping solutions, our Roly Poly, Zip Up Beds and Lofa Sofa are also available in new colourways this season. They’re particularly handy with half term coming up and can be stored away when not needed.
Small details
Once you’ve taken care of the bigger pieces, it’s the little touches that really make a house feel like a home. Think glowing tea lights, scented candles, fragrant soaps and new fluffy towels. These simple details help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and make all the difference when hosting family and friends. A little preparation goes a long way, and less to think about later.
Whether you’re looking for new glassware, an extending dining table or a sofa bed for unexpected overnight stays, discover our latest collections in-store, in our app or online.
