Weekend getways may not possible, but try these ways to give your home a vacation vibe
Get your dose of Vitamin Sea at home this year by setting up your spaces to become your happy place.
Who doesn’t love the beach? The sun, sand, and sea make it everyone’s favourite holiday destination. COVID-19 means not many of us will be vacationing any time soon, so may we suggest these 15 coastal twists to add a seaside feel to your home?
Set the note for your seaside retreat at the door by adorning it with a DIY wreath of twigs, starfish and shells.
A completely neutral palette – think cream, ivory or lace – accentuated with soft shades of blue and green creates a minimalistic shabby chic beachside look.
Opt for furniture made from wicker, raw wood or traditionally spun from yarn/twine. A cotton rug or two will set the room up with a vacation-house vibe.
Natural materials like bamboo and coir, repurposed furnishings and a neutral colour scheme combine the shabby chic look with a polished ambience.
Artwork that brings the seaside to the mind – prints of shells, seahorses and starfishes – is the easiest way to add some beachside swing to a city home.
A taupe rope rug is rustic and down to earth and is reminiscent of the sun and the sand.
Red, blue, and white
Work with blue, red and white in myriad combinations to create a nautical look that you would love to live with.
Let your accessories be natural. Stunning seashells, driftwood, and starfish as décor accents turns a regular home into a seaside retreat.
A sheer curtain diffuses the sunlight coming in through the window and creates a luminous backdrop for whatever you put in front of it. A long curtain pools romantically on the floor.
Give ring-laced curtains a beachy twist by hanging them up with strands of rope. Transforms the room completely.
Items that are reminiscent of the sea – like an anchor or oars – can create a focal point like no other. Consider components of ships, maps, mirrors, ropes, telescopes and compasses.
S for sea and shells
Be it thick or thin, twine or cord, a rope can create a sudden seaside vibe. Twine it across bottle tops, candle stands, mirrors or even tray handles.
Shells and starfish can be put into a clear jar and used as a decorative accent. Or string them – along with pieces of coloured glass – into a pretty bunting.
Why should your dining table be left out of all the fun? Starfish, funky tablemats and candles can help create a seasonal table setup.
A strategically placed hammock puts you in the mood to snooze or read at any time of the day. What could possibly spell vacation better?
With all this in place, your home is sure to be your happy place!
