With the holidays well underway, families are visiting and guests are coming over for parties more often – so how do you provide them with plenty of room to sit and plenty of table space at dinner without sacrificing your space for the rest of the year to come? For those living in smaller spaces, having too many chairs or too big a table would be disastrous for most of the year, but guests must be taken into account. Here are some suggestions at accommodating everyone at your next holiday event.

An outdoor dinner service can be a great solution for someone short on interior space – outdoor furniture doesn’t take up any indoor space, after all, and it provides extra options even after your party’s over. An outdoor dining table set can provide a great place to host guests and a creative alternative to a dining room, and weather-resistant options mean that you don’t have to worry about taking the set inside when your food is done. Of course, this only works with plenty of outdoor space and good weather, but if the conditions are right it can be a lovely option.

Expanding dining tables are, of course, always a good option. Most modern expandable dining tables are designed to be sturdy and long-lasting, with moving parts that will last a long time. Many come with the extra length easily built in, ensuring that you have no extra parts to deal with when your guests are gone. In addition, expandable dining tables come in a variety of styles and options, ensuring that you can match them easily to your room’s needs. With many nicer tables, it’s difficult to even tell that the seams are there – the table works at any size.

Folding chairs are often thought of as cheap and tacky, but modern, well-made folding chairs present a totally different image. Many are designed in stylish, unique ways that take advantage of their shape to provide a unique profile. In addition, many are made of materials like solid wood or steel, ensuring their lasting power and durability. Provide as many chairs as you need to your guests without having to worry about the extra chairs getting in the way the rest of the year.

With these and many other tricks, you can enjoy a large holiday meal with your family or friends without worrying about what to do about the extra furniture afterward. Enjoy your spacious rooms most of the year and enjoy your company during the holidays.

For those of you who regularly have guests over or who host a lot of parties, a home bar counter can be the perfect choice. Of course, a party can go just fine without one, but there’s a certain note of extra party readiness that can only be achieved with a great bar table.

A personal bar will allow you to entertain in style and practice mixing drinks, adding extra excitement to any party. In addition, with a range of styles from modern and contemporary to traditional and ornate, a bar can match any furniture style. There are just a few more considerations to make.

Outdoors or indoors? An indoor bar can be great if you live somewhere with inclement weather or live in an apartment or somewhere else without a proper backyard. On the other hand, if you have a pool, a beautiful garden, or both, why not show it off with an outdoor bar set? Most outdoor bars are designed to be weatherproof and UV-resistant, allowing you to have them out without worries – and, of course, they take up less space in your home.

What to do for seating? While you can just have your guests go to the couch once you get your drinks, there are a range of convenient bar seating options. From modern bar stools to ornate high-backed chairs, there’s sure to be something to match your needs. What’s more, many bar counters come with matching seating to fit them perfectly. Bar chairs also facilitate more conversation between you and your guests.

What sort of style do you want? Traditional bar counters can give an impression of sturdiness and add to the pub feeling of your space. Modern bar counters and bar tables provide a sleeker, smoother impression, making your space look fresh and new.

Once you’ve decided on the perfect bar counter for your home, call your friends over and celebrate in style! With a proper bar, your parties will be like nothing you’ve had before, and will be a lot more fun and stylish both. Enjoy being the best party host among your friends for a long time to come.