Kitchen discos have been bang-on trend in recent months. Sophie Ellis Bextor went viral
when she started putting her house parties online, and now you can plan
your own version with our guide to doing a kitchen disco that will get
everyone in your household dancing…
The main element of any disco is, of course, the music. So making sure you get the playlist right for your party is vital. If your
family would prefer a mix of current hits and party classics, or songs
from just the one genre, then curate your own playlist on whichever
music platform you subscribe to. Dance-offs are always likely at a
kitchen disco, so be prepared, and have a long stick handy (an old broom
will do!) to see how low everyone can go with a spot of limbo.
Why let distance stop the fun? All you
need to do is share your playlist, co-ordinate a dress code and send
your pals the same decorations you’ll be adorning your kitchen with –
see below for our suggestions. It’s not the same as being on the
dancefloor together, but it’s the next best thing! And, if karaoke is a
party essential for you, then get everyone to download the Smule app,
which has a massive catalogue of songs to pick from and lets you sing
along with your buddies no matter where you all are in the world.
When prepping your kitchen dancefloor, decorations in gold, silver and
anything else glittery are what will bring the spirit of Saturday Night
Fever to your home. A silver tinsel chandelier will be a perfect
centrepiece, while tassel garlands (either rose gold or twinkle twinkle)
will look disco fabulous. For those hooking up with other partygoers
online, a gold foil fringe curtain will provide an appropriately glam
backdrop to your Zoom screen. Disco traffic lights might be beyond your
means, but bring the sparkle with these gold string lights. Hang them
anywhere and everywhere around your kitchen and living room, and a few
of these botanical cork bottle lights dotted around the place will be a
lovely final touch.
Up the ante at your kitchen disco by adding a good number of
eye-catching balloons to the party set up. Go for any combo of our glam leopard print orbs, iridescent stars and confetti-filled balloons. If you really want to push the boat out, then treat your household to a balloon arch or cloud
– we’ve got a superb collection to pick from. Whatever you choose,
remember that the bolder and brighter, the better – and don’t forget
your balloon essentials,
such as weights and helium, and if you are doing helium balloons and
need some tips on filling them correctly, then we’ve got all the info
you need in this helium balloon guide.
Kitchen discos are all about having as much of a laugh as possible,
and so colourful hats, photobooth props and other silly accessories need
to be part of your party plan. Pick up these We Heart party hats and
these Unicorn Sparkle and Blast Off
photobooth props – perfect for all the pics you’ll be taking for your
family collection and Insta feed. If your kitchen disco is to mark a
birthday, then get a personalised Happy Birthday polaroid frame to really jazz up your photos. Gold party poppers will help your disco go with a bang and this letter peg board will let you put a name to your kitchen disco ‘club’ or create a drinks menu.
Remember all those wonderful party games you used to play when you were little? Bring back some old-fashioned fun and celebrate the traditional way!
Spooky season has arrived! But while everyone else is hanging up the usual plastic skeletons and pumpkin bunting, you can make your home the best-dressed in the neighbourhood with these FANG-tastic DIY decs!
Create a real buzz at your next party, with these musical games which are sure to entertain partygoers of all ages!
