For some people, it is the thrill of the new that draws them to a particular vacation destination, but for others, it is the chance to experience a different culture while still enjoying the comforts of living in a home they find familiar.
The benefits of a holiday home
There are several benefits to owning a holiday home. You can take a spur of the moment vacation, unconcerned that you will not be able to secure decent accommodation. You do not need to turn up at a certain time to book in, but instead arrive when it suits you best. It is also likely that you left some of your toiletries and other personal paraphernalia behind when you last visited, so you may not need to pack as much as you would if you were staying at a hotel.
Home away from home
A vacation home is just that – a home away from home – but you may have to consider other people when decorating if, as is likely, you co-own the property with other people. This is also true if you rent out the property to guests. Therefore, it is important that you achieve a good balance between making the property feel comfortable for you and ensuring it is also comfortable for other people.
Interior design style
When it comes to choosing interior styles for decorating your holiday home, you may want to consider the country or location it is in. For example, if your holiday home is located on the beach, you may want to decorate it with colors of the sea, sky and sand. You could also incorporate parts of the local flora and fauna, perhaps by utilizing driftwood and shells in the ornamentation. Alternatively, if your home is located in snowy mountains, you might want to recreate the look and feel of a skiing lodge, complete with pinewood planking and faux animal rugs. It is a good idea commercially to decorate your holiday home in the style of your surroundings, as this is what many holidaymakers want when they go away.
Whatever style you choose, you are going to want to make it feel comfortable, even luxurious, and that means buying quality furniture. Your furniture is going to get a great deal of use and you need to invest in items that will endure all kinds of treatment. There are also certain areas where quality should be highlighted and a good place for this is the dining room. Holidays are an opportunity for families to take their time when dining, so a great-looking and good-sized family dining table should be considered a must. You can show a little originality with the table by mixing it up with non-matching chairs or differently patterned upholstery and create an ambient atmosphere with different lighting levels.
Use quality items to decorate your holiday home, not only to make you feel as if you are treating yourself luxuriously, but also to encourage guests to stay who are prepared to pay high-end prices for a luxury rented vacation property.