The holidays are many people's favorite time of the year. It's a season of being grateful for the blessings from the past year and looking forward to what the new year will bring. When friends and family come to town, the holidays are extra special because you get to enjoy this celebratory time of year with those closest to you. Connecticut Lighting Centers is a local lighting showroom with locations in Hartford and Southington. We have been offering the best indoor and outdoor lighting since 1972. Our family-owned business is here to help ensure your commercial, residential, and industrial spaces have functional and beautiful lighting. Learn some great tips to prepare to host your friends and family this holiday season, and get in touch with us today!
Have Plenty of Snacks Available
Your guests will most likely get hungry at different times throughout the day, especially if your guests are spending the night at your house and they have children. Having a well-stocked pantry full of a variety of snack items, including favorites for children such as Goldfish, is essential. Pro tip: have your snacks readily accessible, so your guests don't feel like they are intruding rummaging around your pantry. Items such as holiday candy, caramel popcorn, and pretzels are holiday favorites.
Decorate Your Home With Festive Decor
One of the best things about the holidays is the seasonal lights and decor that everyone sees. You'll make your home bright and festive by hanging Christmas lights on and in your home, placing pumpkins and gourds in entryways, and having a wreath on your front door. Make your Christmas tree front and center, too. Connecticut Lighting Centers carries a variety of seasonal home decor items. Stop by to see our selection today.
Spruce Up Your Lighting
Lighting plays such a large role in our lives. After all, without light, we cannot see. Lighting has the ability to set the mood with something as simple as changing the light bulb to the correct lighting temperature. This holiday season, walk around your home and notice if there are any areas of shadow or that are dim. This is a great time to invest in a wonderful floor lamp, wall sconce, or mini-pendant to bring more light to your home and help create an atmosphere full of cheer. Shop our Hartford or Southington lighting showroom today.
Give Your Kitchen Extra Attention
Undoubtedly, your kitchen will be a hub of activity, especially if you are hosting a big holiday meal. This will entail a lot of food prep and planning, as well as cooking on the big day. We suggest giving your kitchen extra attention this holiday season. Be sure you have enough task lighting for all of your festive preparations. Ensure there is seasonal decor to liven up your space. And, stock up on holiday napkins and include festive dinnerware to truly make the best impression and foster a time of joy for your guests.
Tidy Up Your Home
Most people want to present their home in the best light. This means spending some time deep cleaning your home, cleaning up any clutter, and removing breakables or heirlooms, especially if children will be visiting. Not only do clean spaces give off an air of beauty and shine, but they also are safer for your guests to navigate around your home and it makes your home comfortable to be in. We recommend fixing any small items that would be noticeable, such as a broken doorknob, too. Plus, don't forget Fido or Fluffy if your cat loves countertops. While many people love animals, they can just be in the way and create more chaos to your holiday preparations.
SHOP AT CONNECTICUT LIGHTING CENTERS TODAY
The staff at our Connecticut lighting store loves the holidays as much as you do. Our expert lighting designers have years of experience and can help you with plenty of ideas to make the season bright via our unique and wonderful lighting and home decor offerings. We can help you brighten spaces and add the little touches that make a big difference.
In addition to our residential lighting and home decor services, we also offer vintage lighting and lamp repair, so you can give a wonderful gift this holiday season by repairing a favorite lighting fixture. Plus, lighting makes a great holiday gift, especially for someone who has it all. Stop by Connecticut Lighting Centers in Hartford or Southington this holiday season today!