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How To Host A Party In A Small Apartment In Westfield

January 18, 2023

You could feel a bit confined in your Westfield apartment sometimes, but don’t allow it to impact your ability to enjoy life. You may still have family and friends over and host parties. The trick is to do it on a smaller scale and be mindful of your neighbors. You never want to be the occupant the whole neighborhood disapproves of for disturbing the peace. Follow our suggestions for how to host a party in a small apartment in Westfield, and you will still be the incredible entertainer you wish to be.

How To Host Parties In A Small Apartment In Westfield

A high-ceilinged rec room with pool table at Waverley Apartments.

Don't let your small Westfield apartment stop you from having guests. Take a look at our suggestions for optimizing area and keeping things manageable but fun.

  • Keep The Guest List Short: Unless you reside in an incredibly large apartment, it’s smart to keep your parties small. Only invite as many friends as you have chairs at your table or in the family room. You may exceed this amount to a degree by moving furniture around and bringing in additional seats with ottomans and folding chairs. But avoid trying to pack so many guests in that you fall out into the hallway, disturbing your neighbors.
  • Open Windows To Keep Your Apartment From Getting Too Stuffy: A large number of people in tight quarters can make the air hot and stuffy, so crack some windows. Even better, arrange a few chairs and decorative hanging lights on your balcony or patio and encourage guests to enjoy that space too.
  • Plan Small Space Activities: Active party games that work well in larger spaces may not be as successful in a smaller environment, so try cards or a board game on the table. Or, instead of dancing and music, consider a cozy movie-watching experience.
  • Check Out The Community Spaces: If you think you might need extra area, you may also contact| the office manager about using amenities like the clubhouse. Make sure to inquire about rules and restrictions first.

How To Keep Your Fellow Residents Content When You Host A Social Event

An open-concept kitchen and living room at Continuum Apartments.

When apartment Residents find out there’s something going on next door, they often aren’t thrilled. There isn’t anyone who wishes to have their restful night at home interrupted by another Resident’s friends. So stay on good terms with your neighbors with these recommendations.

  • Advise Visitors Where To Park: Many Westfield apartments have parking rules. Be sure your visitors have a good idea where they can park. They would hate to get towed, and your neighbors would prefer not to come home to see all of the spots occupied.
  • Be Cognizant Of The Level Of Noise: Since you have shared walls with neighbors, you owe them the decency of keeping noise to a minimum. Keep the music or TV volume down during your party and remind guests that other building occupants may hear them. It’s also smart to eschew loud forms of entertainment, including karaoke or dancing.
  • Send Guests Home At A Sensible Hour: Other occupants are likely to tolerate a bit of unexpected noise to an extent. But when most people are turning in for the night, it’s wise for you to wrap things up. Nothing is ruder than impacting other people’s rest. So end your parties with sleeping hours in mind to avoid irritated neighbors or noise complaints.

Host Your Friends And Family At Wheelhouse Apartments on the Monon!

With a lovely, roomy apartment at Wheelhouse Apartments on the Monon, you’ll have all the room you need for special gatherings. We are excited to have you see our property, so place a call to 463-223-4309 or schedule a tour today and get a better idea of why our Residents are proud to call Wheelhouse home!