The holiday season is here, and the festivities have begun! Your home is bound to be buzzing with much activity and you’d like to be prepared.

We have the best tips and hints to aid you in the right direction. Firstly, clean up! Spring clean your home before the buzz of the holidays and get your rooms ready to accommodate family and friends.

Also, cleaning up will help create much needed space in your home. For example, focus on the main areas in your home that guests will be seeing like the verandah, entryway, kitchen, living room and bathrooms.

Simply de-clutter spaces with a laundry basket that you can neatly place in the closet. Add some freshness with bright flowers.

After you get that fresh look and feel, time to add your décor items! First place to make up is the dining area. Bring your dining table to life with fancy dishes, bright napkins and shiny cutlery.

You can complete this lovely look with printable place-cards, colour-coordinated dinnerware and fresh, seasonal flowers.

We know that during the festive season, we’ll continuously have guests staying over so prepare for your guests and be the best host yet!

Be sure the guestrooms have plenty of clean towels, toiletries, blankets and pillows to make them feel right at home.

A useful hint to be mindful of: moms who will visit with their infants. Remember to accommodate them as well by making sure your home is baby-proof. If you don’t have young children running amok, worry not! Just be mindful of hazardous things a baby can easily reach and the likes.

Remember for all your shopping needs and décor pieces, visit the amazing retail stores in Sandton Central today!