A home for entertaining when house hunting means considering what you want to do with it. If you get excited by the prospect of hosting elaborate dinner parties, throwing holiday get-togethers, and being the go-to hangout spot for your friends and family, it’s worth looking for features in a prospective home that will make entertaining easy and enjoyable. 

1. A Welcoming Entryway
   Having a designated space to welcome guests into your home will help set the tone for whatever event you’re hosting.
2. Coat Closet
   Whether it’s winter coats or summer sandals, you’ll need somewhere for guests to store their things.
3. A Kitchen for Gathering
   Counter seating, a large island, or a breakfast nook will allow guests to spend time with you as you prepare delicious food and drinks.
4. Smart Kitchen Storage
   Entertaining means extra dishes, serving ware, and other odds and ends, which means you should look for efficient use of space and clever storage solutions.
5. Open Floor Plan
   Entertaining is easier without an abundance of walls. Look for floorplans with nice flow from room to room.
6. Formal Dining Room
   If dinner parties or holiday hosting are your thing, you’ll want a designated space for seating everyone.
7. Outdoor Space
   A deck, patio, or porch will allow you to extend your entertaining space to include the outdoors.
8. Extra Sleeping Space
   Additional bedrooms, sleeper sofas, and Murphy beds are great to have if you tend to have last-minute overnight guests.