Become the Host With the Most: Remodeling Ideas for Entertaining Guests
Hosting can feel daunting when you think about providing space, food and entertainment for a houseful of friends and family. The right home design takes much of that stress away.
If you love having people over, these remodeling ideas will help get your home ready for guests of every kind.
1. A Kitchen Built for Gathering
You don't need a huge kitchen to entertain well. Start by thinking through how you host:
- Do you cook for guests yourself or bring in a caterer?
- How many people are usually in the house at once?
- Will guests serve themselves buffet-style, or do you plate and serve in the dining room?
Your answers shape the layout. Then consider features like a large island, warming drawers, a second dishwasher, a beverage or coffee station and raised counters that make your next event a breeze. Get more ideas in how to design for entertaining.
2. An Outdoor Retreat
A porch or patio is the perfect place to add dining and lounging space. Picture an outdoor room with a fireplace, a TV and eye-catching light fixtures. Add an outdoor kitchen and bar, and your backyard can become the main attraction. See how in expand your living space with an outdoor kitchen and bar.
3. A Finished Basement
A finished basement can entertain guests of all ages. Create a home theater, game room or gym, and you'll have a place for everyone to spread out without heavy traffic through the main living areas.
4. A Guest House
Give guests (and yourself) the gift of privacy with a guest house in the backyard. It's an ideal way to host in-laws or out-of-town friends with their own bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. It can also add value to your home and, where local rules allow, may even generate rental income. Learn more about the benefits of home additions.
Make Your Home a Joy to Host In
Have a vision for a home that makes entertaining easy? Our design-build team can help bring it to life. Browse our projects for inspiration.
Ready to become the host with the most? Call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us today.










