HOW TO CREATE A COMFORTABLE AND FESTIVE FOURTH OF JULY GATHERING Writer / Kristen Pawlak, DDCD, Owner & Interior Designer, KP Designs/ Decorating Den Interiors Photography Provided
some holiday spirit that your guests are sure to enjoy.
5. CALL A PERSONAL DECORATOR FROM KP DESIGNS/DECORATING DEN INTERIORS TO HELP. Preparing for the unofficial start of summer and potentially the first big get-together of the year is something to be excited about. However, you may also feel a bit overwhelmed with the responsibility. Instead of putting the entire project together on your own or with a few family members, why not bring in some professional assistance instead?
2. PRIORITIZE SEATING. Accommodating all of your guests is The Fourth of July essential when throwing a party, and paying is right around close attention to seating arrangements has the corner, and never been more important. Take a look at thankfully this year is looking a little your current setup and decide if you have brighter than 2020 in terms of outdoor enough seating to take care of all of your gatherings. If it feels like you spent last year guests. If the amount of chairs isn’t an issue, in your house away from family and friends think about the setup. Do you have enough and you’re ready to rid yourself of cabin distance between chairs for the guests who fever, now’s the perfect time to throw a are still playing it safe? Keeping the comfort small party. levels of your friends and family members in A personal decorator from KP Designs is your ticket to a flawless Fourth of July getmind is important if you want everyone to together. They will come to your home for Before you send invitations to loved ones relax and have a good time. a complimentary consultation to assess and call your favorite caterer, however, you your backyard, and provide you with need to make sure your outdoor living space 3. PAY ATTENTION TO LIGHTING recommendations based on the amount of is in pristine condition for the gathering. BASED ON YOUR WANTS AND living space you have to work with, your From prioritizing lawn care and improving NEEDS. personal style, the suggestions above and your decor and accessories to making sure If you plan to keep the party going well into more. everyone is accommodated in terms of comfort, there are various tasks you need to the night, don’t forget about lighting. String put on your checklist and take care of before lighting and candles are simple ways to keep After your initial consultation, your spaces made for intimate conversation well- decorator will have a better idea of what the party starts. lit, while more powerful spotlighting should design style you’re going for, but you can be considered if you plan to gather out in continue to collaborate back and forth Here are our suggestions for creating a the grass and play yard games. until the job is done. By the end of your more comfortable and festive backyard partnership, your backyard will be in atmosphere for your gathering. top shape for the holiday and the rest of 4. PREPARE FESTIVE FOOD summer. AND REFRESHMENTS. 1. SET ASIDE TIME FOR LAWN What’s a holiday party without festive CARE AND ADD FESTIVE snacks and beverages? Whether you plan to So what are you waiting for? With just a few FLOWERS. weeks to spare, you don’t want to miss your serve a whole meal, spread out appetizers Before you can decorate and set up your chance to revamp your backyard to prepare throughout the day or simply set up a selffurniture, take care of the foundation of for the Fourth of July. Contact one of our serve bar, keep July 4 in mind while you the backyard. Mow the lawn, tidy up the design consultants today to get started. shop and prepare for the party. A colorful shed and do what you can to make your fruit salad, patriotic cookies and vibrant outdoor living area more presentable and cocktails are a few ways to bring the holiday For more info on KP Designs/Decorating Den Interiors, comfortable for your guests. You can even call 502-245-0052 or visit kpdesigns.decoratingden.com. to life through food and beverages. plant a few red, white and blue flowers around your deck and patio to showcase
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