THE HOME NOTEBOOK

Guests & small spaces

Make room for company without rearranging everything.

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Pack a picnic tote so the small things come out first

Give keys and the things you reach for first a clear place, then test the packed bag before leaving home.

Set up a place for bedding, a bag and a bedside drink without turning the whole living room into permanent guest storage.

Plan for people getting in and out, not just the number of chairs around the table.

A clear sleeping surface, a reachable light and somewhere for a bag matter more than decorative extras.

Check the door, furniture footprint and local building rules before creating a lounge corner.

Choose the photographs first, then test the frame arrangement on paper before making holes.