Hosting the Perfect Christmas in Your New Hunter Home
There’s something truly special about celebrating Christmas in your first home. Fresh spaces, new traditions, and the joy of bringing family and friends together under your own roof. Hosting the perfect Christmas doesn’t need to feel rushed or stressful, it’s about creating a relaxed, memorable day that shows off your new home and the moments made within it.
Prepping the Kitchen: Your Christmas Command Centre
A calm Christmas Day starts with smart kitchen prep. With generous stone benchtops and premium Fisher & Paykel appliances, your kitchen is designed to handle everything from seafood platters to pavlova with ease.
How to get Christmas-ready:
- Zone your space for prepping, cooking and serving to keep things flowing.
- Clear clutter from the fridge and cupboards to make room for platters, glassware and drinks.
- Use the island bench as a grazing table or prep station, perfect for fruit, seafood and festive favourites.
- Prep ahead where possible, slicing fruit and chilling seafood the day before to keep Christmas Day stress-free.
Outdoor Entertaining: Make the Most of a Summer Christmas
Summer Christmases are made for alfresco living. Whether it’s kids splashing in the pool or adults enjoying cheese and bubbles, your outdoor space becomes the heart of the celebration.
How to Elevate your Outdoor Celebrations:
- Set up relaxed seating with shade and cooling for warm Hunter weather.
- Create zones for dining, lounging and play so everyone feels comfortable.
- Prep the BBQ area early with seafood and marinades ready to go.
- Add fairy lights, lanterns and a speaker for festive ambience as the sun goes down.
Your alfresco quickly becomes the heart of your Christmas memories, cool, casual and connected to the rest of your home.
Using Your Open Layout to Your Advantage
Hunter Homes are designed for connection, making it easy to cook, chat and celebrate without missing a moment.
Make your layout work for you:
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Position the Christmas tree where it can be seen from main living areas.
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Keep walkways clear so guests can move easily between indoors and outdoors.
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Set up a separate drinks or grazing station away from the cooking zone.
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Use cushions and throws to define spaces and encourage post-lunch lounging.
3 Guest Bedroom Tips to Make Family Feel at Home
Make visitors feel at home with a few simple details:
- Fresh bedding with subtle festive accents.
- Space to unpack and soft, warm lighting.
- Small seasonal touches like foliage, candles or chocolate treats.
Make Your First Christmas in a Hunter Home One to Remember
Your first Christmas in a Hunter Home marks the beginning of new traditions, long lunches, poolside afternoons and effortless entertaining. With premium inclusions, open layouts and seamless indoor–outdoor flow, hosting feels easy, relaxed and unmistakably Australian.
If you’re dreaming of hosting Christmas in a new space next year, explore our latest designs and display homes to find your perfect Hunter Home.
