Preparing your home for the holiday season - before the decorations go up! Laurel MD

(NC)-There's no better or more enjoyable time to entertain than during the holiday season. That is, if you have adequate space and the necessary functionality in the key rooms of your home. If you don't, the idea of entertaining family and friends over eggnog and turkey can be enough to make you want to hibernate for the winter! A key element to entertaining with confidence is, of course, style. If you aren't confident that your home décor reflects your personality while creating positive ambiance, welcoming guests into your space can become a dreaded holiday stress.

If small upgrades are in the budget, a second sink in the kitchen makes a world of difference. Whether it's additional prep and cleanup space or a stylish and practical place to cool beverages or cold appetizers, a secondary sink can ease stress in the kitchen this holiday season while doubling as a modern decorative element.

Don't forget about the bathroom. Consider the dramatic difference that can be achieved in a guest powder room by updating an older, less stylish pedestal sink with an affordable, contemporary vanity that also offers under-counter storage for overnight guests and extra linens. Kohler has several options available to suite a variety of budgets, including the Mersing 30" vanity.

Other quick and easy entertaining-ready upgrades to the bathroom include changing the faucets to something more contemporary and stylish (try a brushed chrome finish) or introducing a uniquely framed mirror above the sink that you might not otherwise consider for the powder room. Of course, not everyone has the resources or time to turn their home into an entertainment haven- but there are affordable and easy ways to give your kitchen and bathroom a style update and maximize the potential of the space you have. With a few easy upgrades, you'll be motivated to expand your holiday party guest list!

- News Canada