After the kids go away to college, you may find you have the space and time to entertain more often. Getting together with friends and family can help you adjust to the new living arrangement, so why not redesign your home to accommodate these gatherings?  Here are three ways a general contractor can turn your home into a more social space. 

Changes to Make Your Home Better-Suited for Entertaining

1. Build a Home Theater

Having your general contractor turn a home addition or remodeled room into a home theater provides a unique entertaining amenity. After a nice meal or drinks, you can screen a movie or TV show on the big screen while everyone relaxes into plush seating. If you’re going all-out, your contractor can install a large-scale and hi-def flatscreen television. A 4K resolution flatscreen will bring the images to life. For a more budget-conscious approach, they can set up a projector system, which will produce a classic, almost vintage theater style. You could plan for stadium seating if you plan to accommodate larger groups, or simply invest in a few ultra-comfortable recliners with drink holders. 

2. Add an Outdoor Kitchen

When you have guests over, it can be difficult to interact with them while you’re preparing food. But with an outdoor kitchen, visitors can congregate around you on the deck while you whip up your latest culinary masterpiece.

Your general contractor can build lights into the kitchen, making it possible for the gathering to extend well into the evening.  Lights can illuminate the walkways around your external kitchen, or highlight it’s polished metal appliances.

Additionally, by creating storage cabinets near your appliances, you can have dishware at the ready so you won’t need to ferry items inside and outside. Ask your contractor which woods are available for cabinets, such as Weather-resistant wood/plastic composites (WPCs).

3. Opt for an Open Indoor Layout 

An alternative to the outdoor kitchen is to have your general contractor make the area around a traditional interior kitchen more accessible. By knocking down a wall, you remove a barrier between you and your guests, and provide more space for everyone. An island in an open layout can serve as a hub for intimate conversation as you mix drinks. You also provide more space for attendees to circulate that point and talk to different people, sparking new connections and interactions. 

If you’re planning to transform your home into an entertainment oasis, don’t hesitate to reach out to the trusted general contractor at Nevois Construction in Red Bud, IL. Serving the community since 1972, the family-owned remodeling specialist can build anything from a new deck to a home addition. You can set up a consultation with the experienced team by calling (618) 282-3030. Learn more about the company by visiting their website.