How to Arrange Furniture for a House Party

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Leave seating for about 10-15 percent of your guests.. Position furniture around the perimeter of your room.. Remove all coffee tables and footstools.

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Leave seating for about 10-15 percent of your guests.

Step 1

Leave seating for about 10-15 percent of your guests.

2

Position furniture around the perimeter of your room.

Step 2

Position furniture around the perimeter of your room.

3

Remove all coffee tables and footstools.

Step 3

Remove all coffee tables and footstools.

4

Construct a clear circulation path to the door.

Step 4

Construct a clear circulation path to the door.

5

Walk around the room to check for obstructions.

Step 5

Walk around the room to check for obstructions.

6

Clear out a space for dancing, if desired.

Step 6

Clear out a space for dancing, if desired.

7

Choose a party area that is contained, yet comfortable.

Step 7

Choose a party area that is contained, yet comfortable.

8

Arranging your furniture in seating arrangements for 2-4 people.

Step 8

Arranging your furniture in seating arrangements for 2-4 people.

9

Set your furniture away from the TV.

Step 9

Set your furniture away from the TV.

10

Keep extra chairs on hand.

Step 10

Keep extra chairs on hand.

11

Arrange your seating near any windows.

Step 11

Arrange your seating near any windows.

12

Leave out a few creative pieces.

Step 12

Leave out a few creative pieces.

13

Make a spot for guests to leave their coats.

Step 13

Make a spot for guests to leave their coats.

14

Add 1 or more tables for food and drinks.

Step 14

Add 1 or more tables for food and drinks.

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