If you’re retired, you might opt to sell your empty nest and build a smaller, cozier home. If you enjoy having friends and family over for dinner, drinks, and conversation, you might wonder how to make your new property more amenable to entertaining. Professional building contractors recommend the following home design tips for a space that will be fun and welcoming to your guests.

4 Home Design Tips With a Focus On Entertainment 

1. Use an Open Plan

Homes with open floor plans lend themselves to entertaining. Rather than preparing meals in a closed-off area, open concepts unify the kitchen, dining, and living areas, allowing interaction and conversation to flow with ease between the three spaces.

2. Create a Large Outdoor Area

Turn your backyard into an entertainment paradise by installing a custom patio or deck, complete with comfortable furniture, a fire pit, and relaxing water features. Include an outdoor bar and kitchen with a built-in barbecue pit and pizza oven to make serving your guests even more manageable. 

3. Install Picture Windows 

Picture windows offer scenic vistas of your lawn, garden, and the natural landscape of Hilo. As part of your new home design, including picture windows in your living and dining areas allow your guests to look out onto stunning views from your home. 

4. Include a Powder Room

Powder rooms provide an elegant and comfortable area in which your guests can freshen up. Make the space a conversation starter by including interesting artwork, fragrant soaps and lotions, soft towels, candles, and fresh-cut flowers. 

When you’re ready to build a practical and beautiful new home, get in touch with Carlson Homes. These contractors design and build custom homes, including commercial buildings, greenhouses, and landscaping services to clients throughout Hilo, HI. Call (808) 933-3077 to get started on a home design and visit them online to browse a gallery of their previous projects.