Maybe someone you’ve invited for a festive holiday meal has brought along an unexpected plus one. No need to panic: with the Exeter Extension Table from Copeland, making more room at the dinner table is no trouble. Available in two widths, it features one or two butterfly leaves that store easily away inside the table when not in use for maximum convenience and can be slotted in to seat up to twelve when the whole family is in town. Copeland crafts their artisanal tables by hand in Vermont using locally sourced hardwoods, ensuring an heirloom quality. Whether you want it in cherry or walnut, it will come complete with a Greenguard certified finish free from harmful chemicals to provide a lifelong piece that will also be protected from the spills and spots that come with having the whole family over year after year.

When you have a whole mess of guests coming over, the Baton Stackable Dining Chairs from Copeland become a lifesaver. These stunning wooden chairs inspired by the concept of infinity are available in solid Cherry, Maple, or Walnut hardwood and are crafted in the USA and built to be put through the ringer. They stack easily to be stored away when not in use to create extra space, but can also be whipped out to expand your dining table’s seating capacity in the blink of an eye, all the while looking like they’ve been there for years.

Everyone knows the height of sophisticated hosting is a tasteful cheese board. Every good platter needs its knives, and we have two on offer from the fine folks at Sabre Paris who are obsessed with making the very best of beautiful, colorful, and exciting flatware. These stunning knives add the perfect pop of personality to your cheeseboard while also being dishwasher safe. The Bistrot Solid Cheese Knife is a versatile workhouse while the Solid Cheese Cleaver is best for especially hard cheeses. Make your home just a little more continental today with either or both in a variety of eyecatching colors.

When you go to a nice restaurant it’s not just about the food, it’s about the presentation. Well the same is true at home. The right plate or platter can make even your slightly burnt short rib look like a gourmet offering. Impress your guests and make them feel like they’re experiencing the height of rustic fine dining with the homewares of East Fork Pottery, starting with their standout Oval Platter. Available in five colors and three different sizes, the Oval Platter is the perfect centerpiece for any tasteful table setting. East Fork Pottery makes all their wares by hand in Asheville, North Carolina and the quality of their work shows in the human touch of these stunning handcrafted pieces.

We’re back with more Belgian Linen from Libeco Home. What can we say? We love quality when we see it. It’s always worth investing in the basics, and in the case of napkins, where you want the same set for years and years, there is no better option than Libeco’s Linen Napkins. Incredibly durable, hardwearing, and made of the finest linen that will only get softer with time, Libeco’s napkins are made to last through years of gatherings and celebrations. Plus, they come in a variety of colors that let you show your personality and mix and match to your heart’s content. Shop the full collection here.

For the most luxurious sleeper sofa experience, we suggest the Gaines Comfort Sleeper from American Leather. Recently recognized as Wirecutter’s #1 Sleeper Sofa pick, the Gaines is a winner in multiple departments – offering refined style as a sofa and supreme comfort as a bed. Its unique design is free of intrusive springs and bars and opens with the patented Tiffany 24/7 folding mechanism. WIth foldout dimensions ranging from Cot to King, all sizes of the Gaines measure a spacious 80” in length to accommodate even your tallest guest. With hundreds of upholstery options available, the Gaines is highly customizable to your tastes while still boasting an impressive 4-6 week lead time.

“What exactly is a coverlet?” You might be asking. Well, think of the most luxurious, comfy, cozy blanket you could possibly imagine. Now picture it being made with top-tier Belgian linen by a family with over 150 years of experience using traditional craftsmanship  to harvest and refine the highest quality flax. Congratulations, you’ve now got a sense of what you’re buying in Libeco Home’s fabulous Highland Coverlet. Coming in a gorgeously muted and versatile colorway, it’s the perfect way to elevate your guest room experience for that special visitor who needs impressing. While you’re at it, take a look at our full bedding collection to never have to worry about how to dress the bed for even your most exacting visitors.

There is no piece of furniture with a more delightful name than the pouf. But poufs are more than just fun to say – they’re incredibly useful when hosting, where they can easily be pulled up to serve as an extra seat or paired with a tray to make a side table for overflow guests. Ethnicraft’s Barrow Pouf comes in two sizes – small and large – which work wonderfully as a pair or can be just as handy in a pinch on their own. It’s the kind of item you will find a use for no matter your situation, and it is those kinds of pieces that become the real heroes when you’ve got visitors.

More guests means more stuff– whether it’s the linens you need for your extra sleepers or storage space for their things. For ultimate flexibility, look no further than the Jaxon Storage Bench from Cisco Home. On top of being a versatile and elegant addition to any living room or bed as a distinctive and tasteful bench, the Jaxon offers plentiful storage for linens and any other items you might want to hide from your in-laws or tuck away out of sight at the last minute. As an added bonus, it can be upgraded to a full organic construction for those who want to meet the very highest standards of sustainability. 

If you’ve got people staying the night, the Unfurl sleeper sofa is a modern and playful fixture that can easily convert from stylish sofa to plush futon in the blink of an eye thanks to its intuitive folding mechanism. Inspired by Danish design principles, it has three modes for a variety of hosting needs from extra seating to reclined relaxation to a bed for visitors. Innovation Living is a family-owned company with European heritage that crafts quality pieces at an unbeatable value. See for yourself why the Unfurl is a perennial favorite and an Urban Natural bestseller today.