Christmas seating..

[Bluestone]

I have a few friends and family coming over in a coupe of weeks, for a 'festive' lunch, as not everyone is around on Christmas day.
I am starting to stress out about a few things... Christmas seating being the main one.

The table isn't the problem, but more of where everyone's going to sit in the lounge.

I have one sofa, and two single chairs - so can seat 4. What on earth am I going to do with the others?! There will be 12 people coming, plus me and 3 kids. I have a wooden floor in the lounge, so can't really expect people to sit on there as it will be cold/hard.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :-)

[tonyav]

Those massive bean bags look good.

[Bluestone]

Are they bean bags or like large floor cushions?

[naomi24]

If you can seat 12 around the table, why not bring some dining room chairs into your living room after lunch?

[kloofnek]

I have a couple of those chairs in bags which I find very handy for such occasions ,even folding garden chairs,if you have.
Put a couple of cushions on them to make them more cosy.

[Bluestone]

Naomi/Kloofneck, brilliant! It may look a bit 'upright' (if that's the right word to use) but I didn't really want to have to go and buy seating as it's not often I'd need to use it.

Cheers :-)

[rockyracoon]

I've had to use garden chairs on occassion, usually the dining chairs do just fine, once people start nattering and drinking they don't tend to care where they sit. Enjoy.

[Bluestone]

Hilarious, AroundTheBlock. However, I wondered if anyone had any suggestions as to something that may be a bit more comfortable, and didn't involve me having to move heavy chairs around.

I'm assuming you don't have a contribution?

[Bluestone]

Thanks Rocky. I think the garden chairs will be better, as I can just set them up and leave them there, rather than having to keep moving the from room to room :-)

[lankeela]

Go on freecycle and get a free sofa - put a throw on it then put it back on freecycle when finished with.

[Maydup]

See if you can find some cheap Christamssy cushions for your garden chairs. That'll make them comfy and festive.indoor. Add a couple of red/green beanbags for the kids to jump on and you're there.

[lcg]

ask your guests to bring bean bags/cushions/duvets etc with them. the more energetic or young contingent could use them to sit on the floor x