The rooftop lounge showcases views of the Hollywood sign.

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A Saarinen tulip table is the perfect height for snacking on kid-appropriate apple slices and crackers in architect Cass Calder Smith’s New York high-rise.

Architect Douglas Stockman says the building's charcoal-and-orange exterior coloring was "intended to reflect the dynamic character of the neighborhood." Here, it provides a festive backdrop to the residents' semi-annual Finn Lofts community party.

For a recent cocktail party, Calder Smith served white and red wine in Alessi glassware. Thad Vogler, of Bar Agricole in San Francisco, devised a custom cocktail served in tumblers from Spieglau.

Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newman of The Dinner Party offer their best design ideas for a festive evening. Check out their must-have list before sending out invitations.

A tulip table is the perfect height for snacking on kid appropriate apple slices and crackers in architect Cass Calder Smith’s New York high-rise. Photo by Brian Finke.

The Pop-up Party Bins from Hobnob USA direct guests to the right bin with their bold graphics. They are made out of cardboard and 100% recyclable, making them perfect for any summer barbecue or work party.

Amongst the most impressive, and strange, of Pyongyang's monuments is this, the Party Foundation Monument from 1995.

Alleged Party Hats by Heather Grace/Alleged "AllegedPartyHats" $200.00 for a set of 5 "I (Will) recently had a small dinner party with 5 people in my tiny Brooklyn apartment. After we ate, the single malt mysteriously filled up in our wine glasses and these amazing party hats sprouted on our heads. What was supposed to be a quiet dinner with friends turned into a rager of a party, and it was all due to these amazing hand crafted hats. Each set of 5 is different. You never know what you'll be getting when you order these from Heather. They take about 4 weeks to be crafted and sent out. Worth the wait and the party!" photo by Jacob Krupnick

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Da Corte's work tends to unfold like a choose-your-own-adventure exploration as viewers encounter a series of vibrantly-colored rooms and experiences. Here, two pieces from 2015, Siren (After E.K. Charter) and Untitled (Balls and Spray), hang within the 2007 installation After Party.

This Roll & Hill ceiling fixture was quite the hit.

Charles Brill of Rich, Brilliant, Willing and Jason Miller of Roll & Hill smile for the camera.

Aaron Schurgin and Thom Filicia gather in the Future Perfect–designed library.

Prerak and Krina wanted to be able to open the room to guests when hosting parties, so the window installation functions as both storage and additional seating.

The landscaping appears to be based on the mullet principle: business in the front, as seen here (manicured grid lawn, with native vegetation sprouting in careful symmetry), party in the back (sunflowers and wild mountain grass growing in harmonious chaos).

Paper Cup by Susty Party. Susty Party works with people from the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually impaired in Cincinnati, Ohio, to make the compostable, sustainably harvested paper cups.

The couple is eager to host a party with Diego’s band after the pandemic to take full advantage of the new deck and its amphitheater-like seating.

In the living room, mid-century classics are the foundation while art from the house’s “coming out” party by Enrique Ciapara adds some personality.

Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.

Party Time by Farrell-Calhoun Paint. A full spectrum of colors and finishes produced in Tennessee and Kentucky. Indoor and outdoor paints available.

The courtyard with its fire pit and infinity pond—extends the living area outdoors. The family has hosted events, weddings, and even a funeral here, and annual solstice parties are always a big hit with the neighbors.

Alaina and Geraldine love to hang by the pool, host dinners, and throw dance parties. Now that their ’50s family home has been refreshed by Studio Prineas, the fun can really begin.

An acoustic ceiling balances out the sound that might otherwise bounce off of the concrete floor and brick wall during a rousing dinner party. (Bonus: The sound-dampening holes in the ceiling panels add a hit of pattern.)

In the living room, a sizable table disappears into vertical space to make room for parties or playtime with the kids.

The Trues host parties in the glass-walled structure, located steps from their vacation home, or they escape to it to catch some rays and read a book. Bill reclines on cushions hidden under the reclaimed-fir floorboards that are propped up with Sugatsune hinges.

Last week the Alessi shop in San Francisco hosted a party to fete its tenth anniversary.

Jinhee and John, looking east from the dual-story roof deck. The door behind Jinhee leads to the top floor of Andy Hong’s unit, where a bar fridge contains wine ready for parties. In the background is the boxy form of a traditional triple-decker.

Create circulation and connectivity. It's important to ensure that people can effortlessly transition from the kitchen to the living room and dining areas, and vice versa. If you have a patio, garden, balcony, or courtyard, site your kitchen next to (or near) these areas so that dining alfresco can be an option. By designing a kitchen with good circulation and connectivity, the crowd will naturally spill over to other areas of your home.

4. "Can I afford the payment if one of the buying parties can't?" "Sometimes homes are purchased with two incomes," Hoffman adds. "But then there are instances when one person wants to stay home to take care of children. You do want to think about the future."

Although previous owners built a pool at a lower part of the yard near the piano room, the couple decided to build a new one just off the kitchen. “We thought, it would be amazing to have a pool that was kind of jutting out, with the backdrop of the city,” John says. The patio doubles as entertaining space for summer parties.

If you frequently entertain guests in your home, or love holding long leisurely dinner parties on the weekends, it’s a good idea to keep these points in mind when designing or remodeling your kitchen. Here are some tips on how to turn this functional area into a space that's fit and fun for gatherings.

One of the biggest delights of the exhibition was this exquisite, subtly ornate cabinet by Hans J. Wegner. "Wegner thought everything should be square and the form should be very rational," said Olesen. "But there's a party inside!" The "party"—consisting of 3000 pieces of inlaid wood on the interior—was created by hand by Wegner, a trained cabinetmaker, who did all the work himself in his apartment over 14 days.

The couple designed the great room to be a comfortable room for gathering with friends and hosting dinner parties.