Whether you live in a huge loft or a tiny apartment, hosting holiday dinners can be a great way to bring friends and family together–and put your culinary (or food-finding) skills on display. The food is often the main event, but a meal needs a great frame to allow guests to mix and mingle. The key to successful hosting is to survey your space and make it as people-friendly as possible. Below are our picks to get your space ready for dinner party success.
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Small space dining
New York City living means living in small spaces. But with a little bit of ingenuity, you can create spaces for celebration–even for a crowd.
Built-in banquettes are an elegant space-saver, but if construction is out of the question, a corner sofa can be paired with a kitchen table that fits.
Use a movable island for a movable feast. Even better: find one with wheels.
Don’t have a dedicated dining space? Pair your existing seating with side tables and tray tables, and let guests find a spot.
These transformable coffee tables become dining tables when needed.
The whole big crowd
If you have the space and it’s your turn to host the whole crew, start with a massive dining table, add folding tables, and put that dining island to work. Tip: Place a big dining table in a dramatic spot, like in front of a glass wall with a view, or on a high mezzanine.
Extendable dining tables
Folding tables
At the dining island
An intimate affair
A small gathering is sometimes the best kind. Round tables can encourage conversation, and cozy seating helps guests want to linger at the table.
Round tables
Cozy seating
Bring the kids
To help free up seats at the main table, give the youngest guests a space to be themselves with pint-sized dining furniture.
Buffet style
Make more room at the table by setting up buffet stations nearby.
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