- June 26, 2026
- Theresa Lamb
I know—it sounds a little crazy to be talking about the holidays in June, but if you’re considering new home furnishings, now is the time to plan.
The kids are home from school, vacation plans are on the calendar, and you’re probably thinking more about pool days than Thanksgiving dinner. However, if you’ve been dreaming about updating your home before family and friends gather this holiday season, now is actually the perfect time to begin bringing in new home furnishings.
Whether you’re considering new furniture, rugs, lighting, built-ins, or a simple room refresh, the projects that are completed in time for holiday entertaining typically start months earlier than most homeowners realize.
Understanding Your Home Renovation Timeline
We live in a world of overnight shipping, but beautiful homes don’t work that way, especially when it comes to custom home furnishings.
Custom furniture often requires several months for production, (and if you want to know more about that, read this blog and you’ll be prepared for the custom furniture process!) Handmade rugs, drapery, lighting, and specialty pieces all have lead times that need to be factored into the process. Not to mention the time we need to get to know you and design creatively to reflect your unique style!
By the time fall arrives, many holiday-ready furnishing projects are already underway.
How Holiday Entertaining Reveals Your Actual Furnishing Needs
Every year, homeowners notice the same things right when guests are about to arrive:
- The kitchen feels crowded when everyone gathers to cook.
- The dining room doesn’t seat as many guests as they’d like.
- The family room could use more comfortable, intentional seating.
- The guest bathroom is ready for an upscale update.
The holidays tend to reveal how we really use our spaces—and often inspire the new furnishings we’ve been putting off.
Why Summer is the Best Time to Plan New Luxury Home Furnishings
Starting your project during the summer months gives you the luxury of making thoughtful decisions rather than rushed ones.
Most importantly, you’ll actually be able to enjoy your completed space when guests arrive, instead of living through a construction zone during the holidays or wishing you had started sooner.
Want to love your space even more in the summer? Read The Art of Outdoor Living: How We Design Outdoor Spaces That Feel Like an Extension of Your Home
Start Sourcing New Home Furnishings with Dwell & Gather
At Dwell & Gather, we believe luxury isn’t about doing things quickly—it’s about doing them thoughtfully. If new furniture, rugs, lighting, or a full furnishings refresh is on your wish list before the holidays, summer is the ideal time to begin the conversation. Because the best holiday gatherings happen in homes that were planned for long before the first guest arrives.
Ready to create a home that’s beautiful, functional, and ready for the season ahead? We’d love to meet you! Schedule a complimentary “Getting to Know You” call today!
Dwell Well,
Theresa
