These Austin, Texas, homeowners love to entertain, but their closed-off kitchen wasn’t supporting the casual gatherings they enjoy hosting. They hired Etch Design Studio, which uses Houzz Pro, and Skelly Build to open the kitchen to the adjacent sunroom and create a layout better suited to the way they cook, eat, gather and entertain.
Interior designer Zoie Young led the project, beginning the design process by asking the owners to share inspiration photos. “They had selected photos that were mostly contemporary and transitional with a little bit of farmhouse thrown in,” she says. “That let me know they would want a touch of classic Texas traditional in there.”
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While big gatherings are going to have their own grocery lists, keep your bar and pantry well-stocked for surprise visits and impromptu get-togethers.
For your bar or bar cart, think about warming liqueurs, winter cocktails and boozy coffees in addition to your usual selection. Be sure to provide low- or no-alcohol versions of favorite drinks.
To make life easier, consider serving charcuterie or cheese boards, bowls of roasted nuts and quick dinners made with pantry staples.
Keep snacks, coffee, tea and sugar on hand. If you’re an avid baker, make sure you have what you need to whip up a batch of cookies. If that’s not a hobby, packaged snacks kept on hand are just as good for welcoming guests.
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