Get Ready for the 2016 Olympics: Create the Perfect Viewing Area at Home

Next month, athletes from across the globe will meet in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. No matter which sport is your favorite, chances are you will be spending a lot of time with your family and friends cheering on athletes from the USA. Now is the time to take a look at your living space and create the perfect place for viewing this historic event in the comfort of your home.

Tips for Watching the 2016 Olympics at Home

1. Seating for Large Groups Having enough seats for your guests to be able to relax and enjoy the Olympic Games is important. If your viewing area already has a sofa, love seat, and side chairs, consider adding some chairs to a sofa table behind your couch. This is an easy way to add several seats without taking up valuable floor space. Providing large cushions for guests, especially children, to use to sit on the floor are a nice addition as well. The number of available seats you have will determine the number of friends you can invite to your party!
2. Convenient Snack Bar Now that you have a place for everyone to sit, reflect for a moment on how easy it is for your guests to access snacks and beverages. Think about adding a sideboard close to, if not in, your viewing space. The farther away your guests have to walk to grab a bite to eat, the more likely their chances of missing a gold medal winning Olympic performance.
3. Side Tables While you and your friends are watching the Olympic Games and enjoying delicious food, you will need somewhere for people to be able to set their drinks and plates down. Ensure that you have enough surfaces with side and coffee tables. That way when everyone jumps up to cheer for the USA, no one will spill their snacks on your furniture or on you! Adding a set of nesting side tables to one corner will provide more surfaces for your guests, and can be put away to save floor space when not in use.

Creating a viewing area for you to be able to gather with your friends and family does not have to be difficult. The most important thing is to consider your guests’ comfort and how you can maximize that for everyone attending your event. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the 2016 Olympic Games!