The first time I visited my high school crush, she greeted me with, “Mi casa es su casa,” as I walked into the living room.
I was so fascinated by the chandelier that I didn’t think much about her words until later that night. When I reflected on it, her words made me feel genuinely welcomed.
Since then, I’ve visited her house five more times with different friends, and each time, she uses a unique way to say “welcome.”
This inspired me to collect interesting phrases you can use to welcome someone into your home. In this article, I’ve shared 25 expressions, along with tips on when and how to use each one.
Key Takeaways
- If you want to sound more interesting when trying to communicate “welcome to my house,” you can tell the person “Come on in and feel comfortable” instead.
- You can even crack a joke by saying “Enter if you dare (just kidding, come on in)”
- To make the person feel welcome, say “Make yourself at home here!”
- If you want to sound humble, say “welcome to my little mansion.”
The beauty of saying “welcome to my house” in a creative way is that you can try saying it in your native language (if it’s not English).
It might even spark curiosity and lead to a great conversation.
But if you’re looking for unique ways to say it in English, the list below has got you covered.
List of the Best Alternative Ways to Say “Welcome To My House”
- Make yourself at home.
- Mi casa is su casa.
- Come on in and feel comfortable.
- My home is your home.
- Glad to have you here.
- Welcome to my humble abode.
- Feel at home here.
- Step into my world.
- Welcome to my little corner of the world.
- Glad you could make it; come in!
- I’m happy to host you here.
- Enter and feel the warmth of home.
- It’s a pleasure to have you here.
- Welcome, kick back and relax.
- Enter if you dare (just kidding, come on in).
- Welcome to the chaos; you’ve been warned.
- The house is clean…ish. Enjoy!
- Come in, but you’re in charge of your own safety.
- Welcome to my little corner!
- Come in and see what’s inside!
- This is your home for today!
- Welcome to where the magic happens!
- Make yourself at home in here!
- Finally you made it.
- Welcome to where I lay my head.
The options are unlimited. Even this list above is by no means exhaustive.
The phrase you choose really depends on what you want to communicate when ushering someone into your home.
If the person is visiting for the first time, some phrases might be more fitting than others.
Whether you want to be humble about your place, or if you plan to give them a tour, starting with “welcome” can set the tone.
All these factors play a role in choosing the right alternative to “welcome to my house.”
1. Make yourself at home
“Make yourself at home” is one of the coolest ways to welcome someone into your house.
You can say this to both someone visiting for the first time and even a frequent guest.
The idea is that they feel welcomed and comfortable around your house.
It has no real difference from the original phrase. But sometimes, the arrangement of our words can make our expression more thoughtful.
2. Mi casa is su casa
Another interesting way you can say “welcome to my home” is to communicate the phrase in another language, “Mi casa is su casa” is a spanish expression which means “welcome” or “make yourself at home.”
It has no real difference from saying “welcome to my home”
But using the spanish variation adds spice to your communication as you usher the person in. It makes you sound more casual and friendly.
The person doesn’t have to be Spanish before you use this phrase. It’s even a popular way people welcome others into their house. So chances are the person must have heard it somewhere else.
3. Come on in and feel comfortable
If you’re focused on saying something that will make the person feel more comfortable and safe in your house, it’s better to say “come on in and feel comfortable” instead of just saying “welcome to my home.”
This alternative sentence is best for a situation where the person is visiting for the first time. If they are feeling careful while entering your house, you can encourage them to feel at home by saying “Come on in”
QUICK TIP:
- Not everyone pays attention to it, but gesticulation plays a huge role when welcoming someone indoors into your home. As you tell them “come on in” it can help to do the pose of an usher…and with a nice smile.
4. My home is your home
“My home is your home” sounds like an encouraging thing you can say when you want someone to feel at home in your house.
It has a deeper sense of safety and hospitality that an ordinary “welcome to my home” does not carry when said.
5. Glad to have you here
If you’re looking for a formal way of welcoming someone into your house, tell the person “glad to have you here.”
It sounds more official than “welcome to my house” especially when the person is a dignitary or has come to your house for official matters.
Meanwhile, your countenance matters a lot when using this alternative phrase. Some people say “glad to have you here” and it sounds so bland and emotionless.
Try to avoid that by accompanying your words with a smile.
6. Welcome to my humble abode
Sometimes, you want to welcome someone into your house and quickly point out that they shouldn’t expect glitz and glam in your apartment.
You can sound humble and cool by telling them “welcome to my humble abode.”
What we have done is to replace “my house” with “my humble abode” which makes all the difference.
Since the term “abode” means a place of residence, it’s absolutely correct to use both phrases interchangeably.
7. Feel at home here
“Feel at home here” is a popular statement people subconsciously make when they have a guest in their house. It’s also a perfect replacement for “welcome to my house” especially if your intention is to make the person comfortable.
Maybe the person has entered your house already and is acting weird or too careful. You can easily tell from the way they sit on the couch, look around and hesitate to touch things on the table.
At that point, saying “feel at home here” will come out timely and more effectively than “welcome to my house.”
8. Step into my world
You can add some spice to your statement as you usher the person in by saying “step into my world.”
This sentence may sound a little dramatic and far from the basic “welcome to my house” but it adds some creative flair to your communication.
Indeed, as the person walks into your house, they develop a sense of entering your world and knowing about you. This is a solid line to tell a first-time guest at your house.
9. Glad you could make it; come in!
Another brilliant way you can welcome someone into your house is to appreciate them for coming and express how excited you are that they made it to your house.
This angle is better than blandly saying “welcome to my house.” It shows you’re happy about them being in your house, which gives the visitor a sense of “oh, i’m welcomed here.”
10. Welcome to my little corner of the world
Instead of just calling where you stay “house,” you can switch things up a bit and call it “your little corner of the world”
It sounds more creative and interesting.
You can even use this for anybody, even if they’ve been to your house before.
11. I’m happy to host you here
When you indicate how excited you are to have someone over at your house, it gives them a sense of importance. That way, they feel valued and comfortable in your house.
That’s why it makes more sense to tell someone “I’m happy to host you here” than just saying “welcome to my house.”
The interesting part is that you can say “I’m happy to host you here” as the person is coming in and as they are departing.
It’s also a solid alternative to use if the guest will be staying in your house for more than a day.
12. Enter and feel the warmth of home
Since the goal is to say anything that will make the visitor feel welcomed, then you can replace “welcome to my house” with “enter and feel the warmth of home.”
Although this substitute phrase is mouthful, it’s worth uttering. It sounds creative and plants a subconscious of feeling cozy as the person walks into your house.
13. It’s a pleasure to have you here
If you let your visitor know that it pleases you to host them, they will feel important and welcomed. So saying “it’s a pleasure to have you here” sounds more impactful than an ordinary “welcome to my house.”
Also, this alternative greeting has a formal undertone. So you can say it for when you have an official guest.
Of course, the setting is your house and it may not necessarily be a formal setup. But the phrase “it’s a pleasure to have you here” sounds more professional.
14. Welcome, kick back and relax.
If you really want to sound casual when ushering someone into your house, say
“Welcome, kick back and relax”
That kind of phrase is a call to action. But more importantly, it’s an obvious invitation, giving the person lieu to take a relaxed position in your house.
This is the right thing to say if the person had come to your house to unwind.
15. Enter if you dare (just kidding, come on in)
There’s nothing wrong with joking when welcoming someone into your house. I personally like the “Enter if you dare” joke. It never gets old.
Just remember to add “just kidding, come on in”
You can use this one for someone who is not visiting for the first time. The first part of the phrase sends the impression that there’s something they should be scared of as they walk into your house.
But you quickly add “just kidding” to show you’re just teasing them.
16. Welcome to the chaos; you’ve been warned
Another funny way to say “welcome to my house” is by jokingly saying, “welcome to the chaos; you’ve been warned.”
I really like this phrase because it serves many purposes. For instance, it can lower the visitor’s expectations, so they don’t expect your home to look perfect.
It also prepares them mentally, especially if it’s a busy family house with lots of people around, so they’re not caught off guard by the lively atmosphere.
However, this phrase doesn’t work well if you live alone.
It’s especially great for first-time visitors, as it helps set realistic expectations about what they should expect.
17. The house is clean…ish. Enjoy!
Saying something like, “The house is clean…ish. Enjoy!” also works well when welcoming someone into your house because it sets a casual tone and lets the person know you’re not stressing about perfection.
It’s a playful way of managing their expectations, especially if you didn’t have time to tidy everything up before they came.
You can use this phrase for friends or visitors who appreciate humor and don’t expect a spotless space.
Plus, it adds a touch of personality to your welcome!
18. Come in, but you’re in charge of your own safety
Do you prefer to joke about the state of your house without being too serious? You can say “come in, but you’re in charge of your own safety.”
For instance, if there’s a cluttered space or a pet that’s full of energy, this phrase gives them a heads-up in a funny way.
You can even use this phrase to break the ice as they walk into your apartment.
Welcome to my little corner!
They’ll want to ask why you made the statement, then it gives the opportunity to talk about your pet or what is unique about your house that you had to joke about them staying safe.
19. Come in and see what’s inside!
Alternatively, you can keep things simple and create a sense of curiosity and excitement about what they might experience inside your house.
Instead of saying “welcome to my house”, tell the person “Come in and see what’s inside”
This swap works well for first-time visitors or casual get-togethers. It shows you’re happy to have them over and ready to share your space.
20. This is your home for today!
Since the goal is to make the visitor feel comfortable and at ease in your space, you can tell them “This is your home for today!” instead of “welcome to my house.”
It’s the best way to let your guest know they’re not just a visitor but someone you want to feel at home.
This phrase works especially well for close friends, family, or anyone you want to make feel extra special during their visit.
I personally would recommend you use this substitute for overnight guests.
21. Welcome to where the magic happens
You can even add a slightly mysterious approach as you welcome the person into your home. But it depends on how you say it.
“Welcome to where the magic happens” works best if you’re hosting friends or people who are interested in the work you do and you happen to do that work remotely—in your house.
Just be ready for guests to ask, “So, what kind of magic happens here?” if they don’t know already. A solid conversation starter.
23. Make yourself at home here!
Another ideal way to welcome someone to your house is to show that you trust your guest and want them to feel relaxed and comfortable.
In that case, you can say “make yourself at home here.”
It’s warm, inviting, and encourages the person to feel at ease without being too formal or over the top.
24. Finally, you made it
In a situation where the visitor took longer than expected to arrive or when there’s been some buildup to their visit, you can say “finally you made it” instead of “welcome to my house.”
This substituted phrase can make them laugh and feel appreciated. It shows you were genuinely looking forward to their arrival.
25. Welcome to where I lay my head
“Welcome to where I lay my head” has a casual and poetic undertone which is why it’s a more interesting way to welcome someone to your space.
The statement is even giving off a relaxed and down-to-earth vibe.
You are indirectly saying your house is your sanctuary, no matter its size or style.
Closing Remarks
The bottom line is that you want to use words that reflect warmth and hospitality when ushering someone in.
All the phrases in this article can help you do just that.
Which one is your favorite? Feel free to share in the comment section below.
