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Kitchen Prep Clear your kitchen counters of unnecessary items (including small appliances) before the big day. You’ll need all the counter space you can get. Make a master list of the dishes you will be preparing and track down the serving pieces that correspond to each dish. Put a sticky-note reminder on each one and keep them together in a cupboard. Look over your list and make note of what can be made ahead.

1. Assess How You Feel About Color If you find using color tricky, you’re definitely not alone. “Some people know what their favorite colors or undertones are, but a lot of us struggle,” says Emilie Fournet of Emilie Fournet Interiors. “Many clients who are quite comfortable with color in other areas of their life are relatively nervous when it comes to choosing it for their homes,” says Debbie Blott of Decorbuddi. “This is understandable when you consider the costs and time scales involved.

6 Life Hacks to Be More Efficient at Home Simple tricks like doubling up on tasks and streamlining filing can free up more time for fun and relaxation Amanda PollardJanuary 4, 2025 Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors and architecture. Want to be more efficient with your time at home? Check out these quick and easy ideas to find out how you and your household can banish time-wasting and be more productive. 1.