4 Necessary Features for Entertaining At Home

Are You Ready For Your Next Party?

• There are many things to consider when buying or renting the perfect house for entertaining including:• A home with an open

layout • Room for lots of seating,• A great outdoor space

Open Floor Plan• A home with an open floor plan

is perfect for entertaining.• They eliminate interior walls

and open up a space to combine the kitchen, dining area, and living room in a single, shared space.

• They can create the illusion of more space and allow better traffic flow.

• They make it easy for the host to socialize with guests who are hanging out in the living room or dining rooms while he/she prepares food in the kitchen.

Outdoor Space• Having a great outdoor space is

vital to any home.• The interior open floor plan of a

house can transition to an outdoor living space, such as a patio, deck, or veranda.

• They allow guests to enjoy the beautiful weather during the warmer months and compliment the surrounding landscape.

• Including an outdoor bar area, grill, pool, garden, and/or fire pit are other great features to incorporate into an outdoor space.

• Be sure to include outdoor lighting for evening entertaining.

Seating• Seating is of utmost importance.• Having a nice patio set creates

comfortable, intimate seating for guests.

• Be sure to make additional seating areas if the party should flow outside.

• On nice days setting up comfortable chairs or blankets on the lawn can add extra seating.

• If a home has great outdoor features, revolve the seating around those amenities.

• Indoor seating can be places around a grand fireplace or television.

Large Kitchen• Food is always a focal point of a

party, making the kitchen an important area for entertaining.

• Having a large kitchen is essential, particularly one with lots of cabinet space for storage, a walk-in pantry, a center island, tons of counter space, and built-in appliances.

• Include guests by providing a seating area, such as a breakfast nook or barstools surrounding an island as a place where they can lounge, socialize, and snack on appetizers before their main meal.

The Benefits of Jersey Shore Real Estate

• Whether someone is seeking a summer rental or a new place to call home, houses along New Jersey’s southern shores utilize all of these features and provide a perfect venue for entertaining.

• Jersey Shore real estate has beautiful homes with open layouts and tons of space that extend outdoors to a pool and bayside or ocean view.