New Year’s Eve is one of those nights that can get very hyped, and then become a bit of a disappointment. It’s easy to think that it’s going to be great fun to go out and hit the bars and clubs, but if you don’t fancy mingling with big crowds this year take a look at some of the suggestions from Elite Daily.

The news provider offered some ideas for a NYE in, giving you a chance to hang out with your closest friends rather than rubbing shoulders with hundreds of strangers at the bar.

One of the ideas is to host a rooftop party (if you have access to one of course) and spend the time around midnight watching all the fireworks going off. You can make your party as posh or as chilled as you want.

If the idea of throwing a party appeals and you’re expecting quite a few guests, consider getting a mobile hog roast to feed everyone throughout the evening.

For a smaller gathering, why not consider a potluck dinner? The way this works is that each person brings a course that is their favourite dish from the past year. You’ll have a host of yummy food and no one person will be responsible for catering the whole evening.

If you still fancy a dance, you can host your own dance party at home. Get a playlist of all the year’s biggest hits and get your groove on with your best mates. Dress up or down as much as you want.

House Beautiful also has some ideas about how to create a fun and memorable New Year’s Eve party this year. Among the magazine’s suggestions are to set up a champagne bar at home and to make your own photo props.