For those in small homes, holiday entertaining can feel daunting, or even impossible. But with a little planning, that needn’t be the case.

“I don’t think anyone who enjoys hosting should stop themselves from entertaining just because of space constraints,” says Sarah Carey, editorial director of food and entertaining for Martha Stewart Living magazine.

There is an art to small-space entertaining, and a few things to keep in mind to help things go smoothly.

“In a small space, it’s important to keep it simple. Make it easy on yourself by having everything prepared and in place before guests arrive, so that you can enjoy yourself with them. If you’re having fun, your guests will likely have fun, too,” Carey says, adding that, particularly in close confines, a stressed-out host risks ruining the party.

The most common mistake, she says, is thinking that more is more. Less is definitely more.

“Just be realistic about what you can do and provide. You can be a very generous host without going overboard,” she says.