5 Ways to Make Your Home Happy for the Holidays

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Happy Holidays from the Room Place! This year, as you prepare meals, activities and gifts for friends and loved ones, make sure your home is ready for the season, too! The Room Place is here to help you add some color to brighten gloomy days, cultivate coziness with comfortable places to sit and make sure you’re all set to welcome your holiday guests.

And to make it as easy as possible, here are 5 ways to make a happy home for the holidays...

1. Get your guest bedroom ready for any unexpected out-of-town guests.

You never know when your in-laws might plan an impromptu visit, so you might as well get prepared now. With the Franklin and Newbury upholstered beds from The Room Place, your guests will have sweet dreams in comfort and style. Make them even cozier with the Flip It mattress, featuring dual-surface technology for a mattress you can flip to keep it feeling fresh.

Need somewhere for the kids to sleep, too? Add the space-saving Diana Daybed to your guest room or office, and pull out the trundle when those extra visitors arrive.

The next time your dinner guests get snowed in, your guest room will be ready to welcome them with a comfy night’s sleep!

2. Set the table for an unforgettable dinner party.

Our favorite holiday moments are spent around the table, sharing a delicious meal with family and friends. Make this year’s feast extra special by serving it on a new dining table.

The Camilla table from The Room Place is perfect for more classic tastes, while the Marley will give your room a more modern edge. Take your entertaining to the next level this holiday season with one of these beautiful dining tables.

3. Grab a warm cup of cocoa and sit somewhere cozy.

Here are our winter weekend plans: a great book, a warm cup of cocoa and an afternoon spent lounging on the sofa. This ideal scenario is made even better with a new couch or sectional from The Room Place!

The Theo brings you comfort in power motion, and the Morgan Modular sectional gives you the flexibility to build the den of your dreams. Add cozy corners and extra space for the whole family to recline and relax this holiday season — and all year long.

4. Keep your feet warm when the temperature is plummeting.

We hate to break it to you, but in Chicago, we still have months of winter ahead of us. The sub-zero temps are headed our way, and there is nothing worse than cold feet.

Create a fabulous ambiance with the Gerard Fireplace — an electric fireplace that not only heats a 1000 square foot room, but also features a Bluetooth sound bar to stream your favorite tunes while you get cozy!

Or prepare for the coldest days by adding a new rug to your home. The Room Place has rugs of every shape and size. Explore the collection and keep your toes warm this winter.

5. Add some color to brighten even the most dreary day.

Does the 4:00 p.m. sunset have you feeling blue? Brighten up your home — and your mood — with new wall art, throw pillows or decor. It’s amazing how a pop of color in your home can make even the grayest days feel a bit sunnier.

Explore The Room Place’s large collection of art and accessories. It’s the perfect easy way to breathe a bit of new life into a tired space.