Holiday Decorating and Hosting Guide

Hosting Essentials

Holiday hosting isn’t just preparing a meal. It’s about creating a warm, welcoming experience—one where everyone feels right at home and no one has to ask where the extra towels are. If you're wondering how to prepare your home for holiday guests, this guide will help you get every room ready with hosting finds so good, even Mrs. Claus would approve.

Guest Room Go-Tos

Visions of sugarplums? Check. A cozy guest bedroom helps family and friends feel right at home. From fresh bedding to cozy extras, Kohl’s has plenty of ways to make their stay feel luxurious for less.

Roll Out the Red (and Green) Carpet

Quickly declutter and prepare your guest room with these easy steps:

Step 1

Make the bed with fresh sheets, extra pillows and cozy throw blankets.

Step 2

Clear surfaces and leave space for luggage or personal belongings.

Step 3

Set out extra bath towels and hand towels for your guests.

Step 4

Add a bedside lamp, charging station and water carafe.

Bonus Points

Bonus points for making sure there are plenty of hangers in the closet.

Guest Bathroom? Stocked and Ready.

A welcoming guest bathroom is one of the easiest ways to make holiday visitors and overnight guests feel at home. An easy place to start? Impress your guests with fresh and festive towels along with scented candles that say “this bathroom has standards.” Kohl’s can help you make the space feel comfortable and cared for long before anyone accidentally forgets their toothbrush at home.

Cue the Cozy Living Room

A few small updates to your living room can make “snowed in” sound inviting. Arrange seating for maximum chatter and add seasonal decor for a cozy holiday get-together. Layer decorative pillows, greenery, elegant lighting and evergreen or warm spice diffusers. (The more the merrier applies to throws and candles, too.) Kohl’s makes it easy to add unique, on-trend accent pieces for a warm, inviting space that’s heavy on cozy and light on cost.

For a Stay They’ll Remember

A little planning throughout the day can help holiday hosting feel less like a marathon and more like a walk in the park. Check out these tips for a more enjoyable holiday—for you and your guests.

  • A Toast is Mandatory. Eggnog is Optional.

    Set up a holiday bar cart that impresses guests with a signature drink, glasses, ice and garnishes.

  • Let the Reindeer Games Begin

    Put out a deck of cards or an easy, family-friendly board game to keep kids and mixed-age guests entertained during a long holiday dinner.

  • All Is Calm (And Clean)

    Pack leftovers in high-quality, durable, reusable food storage containers and load the dishwasher for an easier morning. Who doesn’t love waking up to a clean kitchen?

  • Cookies For Santa. Coffee For Guests.

    Set out coffee and simple breakfast items the night before so overnight guests can fuel up whenever they wake up.