Whether it’s a small get-together in the middle of the summer or a large family gathering during the holidays, it’s never a bad time for a party. You’re ready to celebrate, but is your home ready for the celebration?  It’s one thing to buy refreshments and stock up on towels and sheets, but that’s only part of the equation. Taking care of your DIY to-do list keeps your home ready for any party at any time of the year.  Want an interior that’s set to impress your guests? Prep for houseguests and get ready to party with these six simple home improvement projects.    Start With Great Artwork  Art does more than take up space. With the right design and the proper placement, you’ll make any piece of art an instant conversation starter among your guests.    The best artworks have:    Bright colors  Distinctive designs  Interesting subjects  Thought-provoking meanings    Want to find an underrated masterpiece? You don’t have to be a millionaire to get great art. Everywhere from local galleries to your neighborhood thrift store has hidden gems that'll fit your home.    Update Your Light Fixtures  Little upgrades seem small, but they make a huge difference. If you’re looking for something smaller with a mighty impact, change out your light fixtures with help from our sister company, Décor Planet.    A new chandelier will bring plenty of beauty to your dining room, living room, or foyer areas. For an added sense of warmth and comfort, wall sconces or side-table lamps work great. Even a well-placed standing lamp can brighten the mood with the flip of a switch.    Replace Your Covers  Having guests over means having all the bases covered. So why not give some attention to the various coverings around your home? That includes your:    Register covers Outlet covers  Light switch covers  Slipcovers  Curtains and drapery    Reggio Registers has a wide range of metal grilles and electrical covers to match the style of your home.  Does your home have baseboard heating? Prevent rust and wear without sacrificing style with a Baseboarders® heater cover.  Shop Baseboarders   Check Your Shower Heads, Faucets, and Water Fixtures   You’ve got water, water, everywhere, but the fixtures are cramping your style. Thankfully, it’s easy to replace out-of-date water fixtures. Just make sure you:    Stay within your budget   Find a design that matches the décor   Take extra precautions during the installation    If you do these things, you're well on your way to a much-improved sink, shower, bathtub, or bidet.    And what’s a party without a few drinks? Impress your friends with a wet bar fixture that’s perfect for cocktail season. It’s an excellent place for mixing drinks, cleaning plates, and storing snacks for a smoother, livelier celebration.    Get a Larger Dining Room Table    Inviting all your friends and family together means plenty of memories, but often not enough space at the table. Treat yourself to a dining room table that’s fit for any occasion.   For a simple and stylish dining room table, take a trip to the thrift store or a furniture store in town. If you want something bigger, bolder, and built to your specifications, turn to Trueform Concrete—one of our sister companies.  They offer several concrete tables that are elegantly styled and available for customization, so everyone has a place at the table.     Shop Trueform Concrete   Add More Storage for a Smoother Stay  Do you have enough space for suitcases, extra snacks and drinks, and linens for the bedroom and bathroom? If the answer’s no, there’s no need to worry.   You can clear out enough space by:    Throwing away expired food or drink products  Donating clothing and accessories you no longer wear  Rearranging your closets, cabinets, and drawers    Still no space to spare? Helpful storage products like shelves, medicine cabinets, and stand-alone cabinets will make a huge difference.      A guest-ready home is just six steps away. Make sure one of those steps is a brand-new register cover by Reggio Registers. To get you started, here’s our guide for choosing the right register cover.    Register Cover 101

Patterns are hot, hot, hot in 2024. Whether they are on the walls, floors, textiles, or furniture, patterns are the favored design aesthetic of the year. Patterns in 2024 will lean toward maximalism with complex patterns in saturated colors and a splash of texture.  Here’s what's in and how to use patterns to greatest effect in your spaces. Quilting In 2024, softness and warmth are in. The 3-dimentional, repeating square pattern that quilting provides ticks all the boxes.  Look for furnishings with a quilted finish, but it's great to add in a flatter format like a coffered ceiling or a square pattern on a vent cover. Geometric Geometric patterns, such as chevron, herringbone, hexagon, and quatrefoil, have become increasingly popular. They add visual interest and a modern touch to various elements like wallpaper, rugs, tiles, and textiles.Stripes, organic shapes, and geometrics in bold but muted colors like sage, terracotta, or mustard have a vintage charm that's popular this year.For your registers, we suggest something simple yet bold like Basketweave, Chevron, or Linear.For your registers, we suggest something simple yet bold like Basketweave, Chevron, or Linear. Pattern Tips Geometrics tend to weigh heavier in a design. Use them as an accent or in more subtle applications so your space doesn't get overwhelmed.  Natural There was a huge emphasis on sustainability in 2024 and that will only escalate into 2024. Besides using natural materials used responsibly, you can cement your focus on sustainability with natural patterns. Botanicals and animal prints are excellent. Don't forget wood and stone (especially those with heavy grain and veining) offer the most natural of patterns.  Pattern Tips Too much or too many patterns can become overwhelming. Choose a neutral to ground a space with bold patterns. A simple wood or stone floor is an excellent foundation for the addition of patterns without it feeling overdone.   Vintage Grandmillennial, vintage, and cottagecore continue to be favorites in 2024. Large-scale florals like chintz with its light background is an obvious choice. Anything with a sense of 1960s or 70s in bold colors and shapes is a good choice too.  Patterns with lots of detail often feel like they come from a time when weaving was an art form. French toile depicts scenes in the countryside and brings instant vintage vibes. Moroccan Inspired by the rich and intricate designs of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cultures, these patterns feature geometric motifs, arabesque shapes, and vibrant colors. They are often found on tiles, textiles, cushions, and lanterns, adding an exotic and bohemian flair. Though our Scroll pattern is a favorite for Victorian designs, it is well suited to Moroccan styles too. The ornate pattern with geometric hints makes it a great choice.  Pattern Tips Middle Eastern patterns command a design. Use bold colors alongside them to complete the look.    Geometrics Easily identifiable shapes arranged in all sorts of ways is on trend in 2024 as well. They don’t have to be straight-lined, hard cornered shapes either. More curved shapes and combinations of shapes will work too. Luckily, there are lots of options for your registers with geometrics. Try the elongated hexagons of Duncan or starry squares of Asher. Mosaic offers a mashup of circles and trapezoids for a more maximalist approach. Pattern Tips One thing you’ll see emerging in 2024 is Maximalism. In revolt of many years of minimalism, you’ll see the adoption of more textures, more patterns, more colors, and more décor all in one space.   Organic Quite different from the regimented organization of more geometric patterns, organic patterns are almost not patterns at all. Their free-flowing nature has no repeats and follow no rules. Yet these patterns offer plenty of patterned structure to a space.  Curvilinear patterns feature curved lines that move as they would in the natural world. They are often in bold high-contrast colors that work in a sort of negative vs positive space format.  Try Versailles registers to achieve the look. Damask Damask patterns are commonly found on upholstery fabrics, curtains, and wallpaper. They are elegant and often associated with traditional or formal interiors. Damask features elaborate, symmetrical designs with a mix of floral and geometric motifs.  Consider Sunray registers to accompany your Damask patterned interior. Its geometric floral-esque look is a lovely addition.  Pattern Tips As with 2024, 2024 will continue to embrace unique personalization in interior design. In a way, this removes the rules and lets you bring whatever makes you happy into the design. Chevron Chevron patterns have gained popularity in recent years. They consist of a repeated V-shape, creating a zigzag effect. Chevron can be used on walls, flooring, textiles, and accessories to bring a contemporary and energetic vibe to a space. Try either our Herringbone or Chevron metal grilles to achieve a chevron complement to your interior design.Check out more register patterns to complement your on-trend interior design. See More Patterns