Interior Design
Home for the Holidays? Turn it Into a Resort Staycation
These easy ideas will turn your home into a sanctuary you will love to rest and relax in
Whether there’s no getaway on the horizon or you’re trying to keep that holiday feeling alive long after unpacking, these simple ideas will give your space a relaxing vibe. So go on, put your feet up and read a while, and get ready for a restorative holiday break at home.
2. Add a leafy touch
Colourful textiles are an affordable way to inject personality into an all-white space. Try some tropical leaf-print cushions – or even wallpaper if you’re feeling bold.
Get Ready for a Tropical Storm with a Glamorous Twist
Colourful textiles are an affordable way to inject personality into an all-white space. Try some tropical leaf-print cushions – or even wallpaper if you’re feeling bold.
Get Ready for a Tropical Storm with a Glamorous Twist
3. Keep windows light and airy
Getting a good night’s sleep seems to be easier when you’re on holidays, as does rising early. Let in the morning light and wake with the sun by using sheer, breezy curtains in your bedroom.
Getting a good night’s sleep seems to be easier when you’re on holidays, as does rising early. Let in the morning light and wake with the sun by using sheer, breezy curtains in your bedroom.
5. Roll in a drinks trolley
It’s happy hour somewhere, right? Greet guests with something special and think beyond beverages – crisp linen, fancy glasses and colourful, fruity garnishes will be enough to jazz up afternoon drinks, even if there’s only sparkling water on the menu.
It’s happy hour somewhere, right? Greet guests with something special and think beyond beverages – crisp linen, fancy glasses and colourful, fruity garnishes will be enough to jazz up afternoon drinks, even if there’s only sparkling water on the menu.
6. Bring in some greenery
To truly feel like you’re in the a resort, plants are a must on your decorating list – the more the merrier. Palms, ferns and bamboo are great options, and they make great privacy screens for windows and balconies.
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To truly feel like you’re in the a resort, plants are a must on your decorating list – the more the merrier. Palms, ferns and bamboo are great options, and they make great privacy screens for windows and balconies.
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7. Create an indoor/outdoor space
Holidays usually mean spending plenty of time outdoors, but this isn’t always the case once you get back home. To create a carefree outdoor area you’ll want to spend time in, take some comfy cushions outside and place leafy pot plants indoors and out for a seamless transition.
Holidays usually mean spending plenty of time outdoors, but this isn’t always the case once you get back home. To create a carefree outdoor area you’ll want to spend time in, take some comfy cushions outside and place leafy pot plants indoors and out for a seamless transition.
Tip: No matter how big or small, a water fountain makes a tranquil addition to your home. If you don’t have a backyard, look to smaller wall-mounted or freestanding fountains for the same soft, water-trickling effect. Who needs the sound of the surf to put you in holiday mode when it’s just as relaxing in your own backyard?
8. Use a natured-inspired palette
For a space to feel like an oasis, a serene colour scheme is essential. Choose earthy colours like brown, beige and white coupled with calming blues and greens associated with health and healing.
For a space to feel like an oasis, a serene colour scheme is essential. Choose earthy colours like brown, beige and white coupled with calming blues and greens associated with health and healing.
9. Treat yourself to breakfast in bed
Could there be a better way to start the day than with breakfast in bed? When you’re at home, this little luxury can really help to set a positive and relaxed mood for the day ahead. Eat slowly and savour every sip of coffee while you read the weekend papers or immerse yourself in that novel you keep meaning to read – pyjamas essential.
Breakfast in bed … and other important activities
Could there be a better way to start the day than with breakfast in bed? When you’re at home, this little luxury can really help to set a positive and relaxed mood for the day ahead. Eat slowly and savour every sip of coffee while you read the weekend papers or immerse yourself in that novel you keep meaning to read – pyjamas essential.
Breakfast in bed … and other important activities
10. Install a ceiling fan
Good ventilation and air circulation are important in every home – not to mention that the gentle whirring makes for very soothing white noise. Keep energy costs down over the hotter months and save the AC for when it is really needed.
Tip: Turning off the screens and breaking out the board games, or otherwise shaking up your usual at-home routine, will also add to the holiday mood.
Good ventilation and air circulation are important in every home – not to mention that the gentle whirring makes for very soothing white noise. Keep energy costs down over the hotter months and save the AC for when it is really needed.
Tip: Turning off the screens and breaking out the board games, or otherwise shaking up your usual at-home routine, will also add to the holiday mood.
11. Dine al fresco
Make the most of good weather by eating outdoors whenever you can, and don’t limit yourself to cafes and restaurants. Why not create your own tranquil al fresco setting at home? Prepare quick and easy food options such as salad and pasta dishes that can be served buffet-style.
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Make the most of good weather by eating outdoors whenever you can, and don’t limit yourself to cafes and restaurants. Why not create your own tranquil al fresco setting at home? Prepare quick and easy food options such as salad and pasta dishes that can be served buffet-style.
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