Throw a Housewarming with No Furniture: A Good Idea or Not?

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There can be a lot of challenges when it comes to planning a housewarming party. But the most hectic of them all is to throw a housewarming with no furniture.

Now, don’t get scared. This is what I am here to help you with.

Should you throw a housewarming with no furniture?

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I can help you out by giving you some scenarios where a housewarming party without furniture would seem more appropriate..

  • Let’s just say that you have bought a new home but your guest list is way more than the amount of space you have for throwing a housewarming party. In this way, you will be able to accommodate everyone on your guest list without any problem.
  • What if you want to throw a housewarming party without moving into your new home? Invite more people and I am sure it will still be a blast. This might sound a bit hectic or more hard-working to you but trust me, it’s not as hard as it sounds. This means that once the party is over, you will have all the time in the world for decorating your new house. 
  • In case you plan to replace all your old furniture then I can completely understand if you have an image of redecorating your whole house with brand new furniture and you need a lot of time in doing so. It’s not selfish, it’s just how things are done with fewer resources.

When not to throw a housewarming party with no furniture

  • Answer me this. Have you ever seen people in their 40’s having a great time sitting on the floor or on some uncomfortable furniture. I don’t think so. Hence, this might not be a really good idea for you.
  • Please check your guest list and make sure that there is no one with a health condition that will make it difficult for them to stand for a long time or to sit on the floor. If your guest list has no such person, feel free to throw a party with no furniture but if it does, this might not be a very good idea for you.

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How to throw a housewarming party without furniture

How would you arrange some furniture if required? Don’t worry. This is what I am here to help you with.  

  • Send out your housewarming party invitations in a way that everyone already knows beforehand what to expect from the party. Use some funny and catchy but comfortable and fun phrases so your guests know exactly what they will be greeted to at the party.
  • A good and polite invitation makes a lot of difference while planning a housewarming party. It is exactly what makes the guests decide if they will be attending your party or not. Now, don’t freak out. Have a calm and open mind and I am sure you will do a great job.
  • If you have bought a house with a backyard and the weather is really nice, you can always throw a backyard housewarming party and there will automatically be no need for furniture. This will make your party unique and I am sure the change of environment will make your guests have a really amazing time.
  • Arrange for a cozy gathering on the floor. Now, this might sound a bit weird to some people but it’s an amazing idea. Think about it. You will have all the pillows and sitting mattresses arranged in a circle and everyone will be able to sit together. It will be an amazing opportunity for your friends to meet your other guests and vice versa. Undoubtedly, your housewarming party will be very unique and creative.
  • Decide upon a party theme that would be appropriate for a housewarming and also with no furniture. How about a ‘Bring your own pillow party’ or a ‘Comfortably dressed in home clothes party’? These themes are interesting to think about and can really give your guests a lot to talk about. I am sure it will turn your event into a huge success without any doubt.
  • You can buy or rent some small tables so that you can arrange the food and give your guests some area to keep their drinks. You can also get a few folding chairs and decorate them as sitting corners for your housewarming party. This will be good if you have less space or no furniture. As a result, renting is a way better option than buying a new one.
  • What if you used all the available space in your house quite efficiently? How about using the kitchen countertops as a bar counter for serving drinks? You can also use the living room floor as a sitting area with comfortable pillows and twister boards.
  • Plan some amazing and unique games for your housewarming party that seeing no furniture would be the last thing on your guest’s mind. You can have a dance battle or a ping pong game if it’s just your close friends on the guest list. This will undoubtedly make your party really fun and everyone will talk about it for years. 
  • What is really trendy right now is arranging photo booths and cozy corners at your party. Decide a pajama party theme so that everyone is dressed comfortably. Arrange some rugs and throw pillows on the floor for comfortable seating. You can also make blanket forts and decorate them with fairy lights to make it a nice attraction. It will also be a great idea to have some low tables for drinks and food. I am pretty sure that this will turn your housewarming party into a really amazing event.

Conclusion

Although it might scare you that a housewarming party needs a lot of planning, in reality, it is really great for a lot of reasons. It means a gathering of all your friends, family, and even all your new neighbors.

It is a great chance for everyone to get to know each other and have a wonderful time. You will be able to share all your celebrations and the joy of buying your dream house with all your loved ones. Furniture or no furniture, you can make your housewarming a marvelous event and a huge success. I wish you all the very best in planning it.

To be really honest, planning a housewarming party can be a really difficult task if not done in the right way. It can be extremely exhausting after you have moved into your new house. It’s all about hacks and helpful friends and supportive guests that will make your party a huge success.

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