Plan for Seating

Make sure you have enough places in your apartment for your invited guests to sit. This may mean bringing chairs in from your bedroom or den, or grabbing some folding chairs. Also, consider whether you’ll need to rearrange furniture to provide enough space to mix and mingle. Throwing your coffee table into the bedroom for the night isn’t a bad idea if it frees up enough space.

Be Considerate of Neighbors

Since apartment living means close proximity to your neighbors, keep your festivities at a low volume. This is not the place to have a party that involves loud music and dancing. Plan activities that will keep the volume lower, so you do not overly disturb your neighbors.

Plan Food Carefully

Plan your food carefully. Your guests aren’t going to sit at your dining room table to eat, so you’ll want food that is portable, but be careful. Some of it will likely get spilled, so choose items that won’t stain too easily. Consider hosting an “all-white” party with white wine, white cheese, and similar white foods to avoid unwanted carpet stains. Consider finger foods as well to keep spills, and the utensils you need, to a minimum.

Have a Spill Cleaning Caddy

Stock a small caddy with items to clean spills, both on your furniture and floor and on your guest’s clothing. Paper towels, cleaning rags, stain remover, and detergent pens will all come in handy. Keep this close at hand to make quick work of any spills that occur.

Many Chicago, IL apartments are a great place to host a party, with the right planning. Are you looking for a new apartment home? Call our office to see what floor plans are available today!

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Entertaining Friends in Your Apartment: Here are Some Inspiring Tips

Apartments nurture closeness and a cozy environment. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions to help you entertain with style:

• If a meal is a reason for the get-together, then why not serve it up buffet-style? Showcase your food on the table for everyone to pick and grab what they want, and then offer floor pillows or other spaces in the living area for guests to eat and socialize. 
• Move furniture around. Feel free to move the dining table into the living room and the living room furniture into the dining room. Get creative; that's the key here.
• Pick a theme! Choose something fun. Maybe guests can dress up or down, depending on the theme. Offer games or turn it into a movie night. 
• You could also take your party outdoors and use our community's sundeck to grill outside. 

Entertaining Friends in Your Apartment: Things to Keep in Mind

Here are some tips to ensure that all goes well when you host a party:

• We are in close proximity to the Brown and Red CTA lines, which makes it convenient for guests to travel to your apartment without worrying about traffic or parking.
• Think about specifying an end time when inviting your guests. You don't have to be strict about a departure time, but with everyone having it in the back of their minds, chances are the party will end at a reasonable hour. 

Entertaining in your apartment is a fun time, but remember to be considerate and respectful of your neighbors when you host gatherings. With these tips, you can enjoy entertaining friends throughout the summer. At River North Park, we offer studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Our floor plans feature ceramic tile baths and free basic cable TV. If you want to know more about the amenities we offer or our available apartments in Chicago, contact us today.

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