Don’t let a small space cramp your hosting style!
With some planning, some snacks, and a little ambience, you’ll be partying in no time.
Throwing a party in a small apartment can seem overwhelming.
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From the drinks to the food to the decor, party planning involves a lot of prep work.
But it’s all totally doableeven in a small apartment.
You don’t need a huge living room or a sprawling backyard to host a good party.
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how tight the space is.
We’ll walk you through planning and hosting a party for any size living area.
Kitchen quarters too tight?
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Move your table to the living room and rearrange any couches or chairs to fit.
If that doesn’t work, hide them away in other rooms.
That’s what curtains are for, right?
Bottoms Up
What’s a party without a little pop-fizz-clink?
Keep bottles on hand so guests can make what they want.
Remember to put wine charms on glasses before the party to prevent confusion.
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Pop a Squat
No space for a full dining table?
Use your coffee table as eating space!
Toss down oversize throw pillows or lay down comfy rugs for guests to sit on.
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It will give the party a boho mood.
Make your own DIY crepe paper streamers to take your party set-up to the next level.
Since they lay relatively flat to the wall, they won’t take up any much-needed space.
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Prep Ahead of Time
check that your foodor at least the appetizersare ready before guests arrive.
It’ll prevent you from being in the kitchen and missing the fun.
Plus, guests won’t feel obligated to squeeze into your kitchen to help.
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They can grab, graze, and go!
Provide cocktail napkins and plastic plates to make for easy eating on-the-go.
you’ve got the option to never go wrong with a charcuterie selection!
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Round it out with crackers, olives, dips, and fruit.
The Power of Flowers
Fresh flowers will give your party an extra touch of class.
Although flowers are a treat, beware of anything too fragrant.
Smells affect taste, and you might not want your dips to taste floral.
Keep heavily scented arrangements away from the buffet table and let them add color to the party space.
Varieties of roses in fun colors look great and have a lovely subtle aroma.
