Easy Entertaining

With Thanksgiving and the holidays on the horizon, it’s time to get your home set for festive gatherings filled with friends, family and food. Entertaining guests isn’t just reserved for homeowners with spacious living rooms and sprawling open kitchens — with the right furnishings and accessories, you can arrange a fun and inviting place to host fabulous get-togethers in your residence, regardless of square footage.

A great stop for streamlined contemporary furniture is apt. by HomeWorld. The apt. showroom is located on Ward Avenue, where it serves as a key shopping spot for the area’s growing population of condo dwellers. It was launched last year by the C.S. Wo & Sons family of companies with the aim of providing chic tables, chairs, dining sets, sofas, beds and a variety of home goods, carefully curated with small spaces in mind.

According to Dana Uyeno, sales manager at apt., designing a condo or space with limited room comes with a few things to consider. “Some of the challenges that customers have expressed are … the need for furniture to be multifunctional and scaled to size,” she says. “Another challenge is finding dining and entertainment furniture that creates a cohesive, yet distinctive style.”

“Isanti” round dining table and chairs

“Olivia” sofa by Violino, with Ceilby coffee-tables by Ashley

A walk through the apt. showroom offers options in forms, finishes and features for every need. Essential pieces for holiday hosting in your condo or small space include a contemporary, conversation-starting couch — the clean lines and cozy form of Violino’s “Olivia” sofa is our editor’s pick — and modern accoutrements like the Ceilby accent coffee-table line by Ashley for displaying books, plants, décor and more.

Of course, no gathering is complete without chats over drinks in a casual bar seating. At apt., you’ll find a variety of barstools in leather, fabric and other upholstered textiles, ranging from classic designs to contemporary and chromatic for more upscale looks. One of our favorite lines is the Bellatier adjustable-height barstool, with a contoured back and seat that gives off midcentury modern vibes.

Uyeno and the apt. team can guide you through their showroom for a customized bundle of furnishings and accessories tailored toward your taste and space constraints. The apt. staff has the creative expertise to offer fresh design tips.

“A round dining table will create a social-gathering ambience,” says Uyeno. “An expandable and/or self-storing dining table works well in small areas, and an LED fireplace console will create a warm holiday season for you and your guests. You may also add a few accessories such as an area rug, table runner and accent pillows.”

“Bellatier” adjustable-height barstool with contoured back and seat (center, black faux leather upholstery with matte black base)

Top Must-Haves from apt. For the Holidays

• Function: Sales manager Uyeno suggests picking up a sleek dining table, such as the Redbridge midcentury modern piece crafted from Asian hardwood or the Artemide dining table that can serve dual purposes with innovative storage.
• Fashion: Simple, elegant and durable, the circular Dressonni dining table by Signature design by Ashley is a refreshing addition that can be used for gatherings over meals or as an oversized display table for décor.
• Fun: Holiday get-togethers require music and entertainment, and the Essex console table is perfect for stylishly displaying your TV, stereo, karaoke machine and more. Its deep black finish makes it versatile enough for any aesthetic.

Call (808) 791-3300 or email apt@cswo.com for more info. Online ordering is available at apthawaii.com.

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