Ever walked into a home that feels just like a five-star resort? It’s the type of vibe that has you feeling instantly at ease and keen to spend some extended time just relaxing.
But how can you give your own home that welcoming ambience? Here are eight tips to give your home a resort-style feel.
Create a flow
One thing the best resorts do incredibly well is create a feel and flow that embraces you right from the outset.
There’s a style to the furniture they use, a common theme to the artwork they include and a colour scheme that sets the tone.
That doesn’t mean you need to refurbish you whole home, however.
Using neutral toned walls as your backdrop, consider a few well-chosen pieces of furniture that encapsulate your resort feel, then add to them with soft furnishings and colour accents that extend throughout the home.
Using a colour scheme throughout the property creates a flow where one room blends into another, while similar styled feature pieces complement the look and add points of interest.
Go the artwork
Art plays a large role in any resort setting, so turn your attention to adding pieces that reflect your home’s style and the vibe you’re seeking to create.
These pieces might evoke similar emotions or have a specific feel that is played out throughout your home.
Less clutter, more focus
When you remove clutter and extraneous items from your home, you give it a sense of space and flow. If required, pare back the items you have on display and instead include small clusters of decorative pieces in a similar theme or style.
These should be positioned in focal points throughout the home where people are likely to spend time.
Consider your window coverings
Window coverings play a critical role in setting the tone of your home, while also assisting with temperature control and privacy.
If you’re seeking to create a tropical resort-style theme, consider flowing sheer curtains. If managing natural light is a priority, roller blinds can be a great addition to the sheer style.
Bring the outdoors in
To really embrace resort living, bring the outdoors in where you can, using indoor plants and furniture made from natural materials.
For example, rattan and cane furniture gives a truly tropical feel, while natural, bleached and white wooden pieces create a feel of space and calm.
Up the bedroom and bathroom ante
The bedrooms and bathrooms are spaces where you can really embrace the ethos of resort-style living.
Consider revamping your bedrooms with quality linen and bedspreads, along with bedside tables and lighting that create a welcoming feel.
In the bathroom, it’s all about creating a spa feel, using towels, curated toiletries, great lighting, and indoor plants.
Focus on your entertaining areas
Your indoor and outdoor areas offer an opportunity to really let those resort vibes shine through.
In outdoor zones, consider embracing dining settings, daybeds or outdoor sofas and occasional tables in natural materials such as wood and rattan, complemented by outdoor cushions.
In indoor zones, create settings and spaces that feel warm and inviting, with a similar feel.
Lighting and scent
Lighting is key to creating spaces which have a welcoming natural ambience. Embrace natural lighting where you can and use mood lighting, including candles and lamps to create an opulent feel.
It’s also worth considering scent when it comes to embracing a resort-style feel. Select a scent that you find relaxing in the form or diffusers or scented candles and let the welcoming aroma flow throughout your home.
You can find more interior design inspiration here or browse our collections to find the perfect pieces to create that resort-style feel for your home.
