6 DFS buys that’ll make your home feel like a B&B
GH’s homes director reveals how to create the ultimate space for hosting guests
Whether you’re having family over for the weekend or hosting some friends, there are some quick and easy ways to make your home feel even more welcoming this autumn.
As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, think about creating the ultimate bed-and-breakfast experience and what that entails. Relaxing spaces are a must, from a comfortable sofa laden with cosy throws and cushions to the bedroom of dreams layered with comforting bedspreads and decorative co-ordinating cushions – all of which can be shopped from the latest ranges at DFS.
Having some accent chairs on hand so visitors can chill out, a desk to catch up on admin and some breakout areas for cocktail hour are all things that’ll make a huge difference. We recommend filling vases with fresh flowers, having towels and soaps readily available and scenting the room with candles, too, to create a lovely atmosphere in your home.
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Flexible seating is hugely important when entertaining guests. I love an accent armchair, like this Kirkton design. Its sturdy shape provides the ideal place for guests to have a little ‘me time’. Vases filled with fresh flowers are another way to give your space the five-star treatment.
Open-plan rooms continue to be hugely popular and can be easily turned into hard-working, multifunctional spaces. Use rugs and furniture to zone the different areas within the room, and utilise items like this Elvira dining set as a useful a dining-cum-working space.
There’s nothing quite like a cosy sofa to welcome guests and make them feel really at home. Enter the DFS Hugh 4 seater sofa. We love the soft silhouette and the gently textured bouclé fabric, which creates a super warm and inviting place to snuggle up on. Finishing touches are important, too. Placing a standard lamp next to the sofa will provide light exactly where it’s needed, so guests can enjoy reading in the evening. Cushions and throws will also add to the feeling of luxury.
This Calabasas King size bed makes a fabulous on-trend statement in a room with its oversized upholstered headboard. Layering is key when it comes to dressing the bed – I love to mix and match the bed linen and cushions, before adding interest with a bedcover or two.
Now that so many of us are working remotely, it’s useful to have a working-from-home area within a room, where guests can rest their laptops and catch up on emails. This neat Dwell Ore desk won’t take up too much space with its sleek legs, tucking discreetly into the corner of a sitting room. Pair it with a dining chair so it blends in with your room scheme.
Luxury personified! Our love affair with velvet continues as it always looks so smart and is easy to care for. This forest green Dame sofa will complement many decor options for autumn and is the perfect place to sip a pre-dinner cocktail. Why not create an impromptu ‘bar’ on a nearby cabinet, ready for a tipple? Then simply sit back, relax and enjoy.
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