Hello World! Welcome Friends! A vacation home is a secondary residence that is primarily used for vacations, holidays, or other recreational activities. Vacation homes are almost always located in a place that’s different from their owner’s primary residence. Because a vacation home isn’t a primary residence, it may be neglected when it comes to home decor. Having the basics is nice, but you can take your vacation home to a new level when choosing from one of these six design styles/themes.
#1: Mediterranean for a Beach House
A beach house is pretty self-explanatory— it’s a residential property that’s located on or near a beach. This is a very popular type of vacation home, as many people enjoy going to beaches for their vacation.
Mediterranean-style homes are known for their arches, columns, and interior balconies. When decorating a home that isn’t the Mediterranean architectural style, you’ll have to make do without these features— unless you remodel your home. However, you can pull off the Mediterranean decor by using earthy tones and large furniture pieces. You should also incorporate tile flooring as much as you can.
#2: Minimal Mid-Century Modern for a Boat
Maybe you don’t own an actual vacation home. Maybe you own a boat that has living quarters. This can still count as a vacation home since most people don’t live on/in boats permanently.
Because the living quarters on a boat are going to be pretty small, you’ll want to go with a minimalist theme— obviously because it emphasizes the phrase “less is more”. The Mid-Century Modern design style pulls some elements from Minimalism, so these two will work perfectly on a small boat. The focus here will be clean lines, elegance, and an overall classy look.
#3: Industrial for a Cabin in the Woods
A cabin in the woods, or any other remote location, is a property perfect for those looking to get away from the busyness of everyday life. Many cabin properties are isolated, so they allow you to connect with nature and any other people you bring along with you.
The Industrial design style is perfect for a cabin since it emphasizes natural colors, such as brown, and natural elements, such as wood. It’s almost a contradiction, considering industrial is synonymous with city life. However, this style also has a very rustic feel to it, with its exposed beams, brick walls, and antique light fixtures.
#4: Farmhouse for a Cottage
A cottage is a small, simple house, and it’s often located near a lake or other body of water. This makes them great for both summer (swimming and fishing) and winter (ice skating and ice fishing). However, they can be pretty expensive. Fortunately, you can build a modern-day cottage in Muskoka Lakes in Canada.
When decorating your custom-made cottage, consider the Farmhouse design style. It’s perfect because it mimics a rustic style, except with lighter and brighter colors. If you’re building from the ground up, make sure to incorporate a dominant fireplace, a large kitchen with open cabinets and shelves, exposed beams in the ceiling, barn doors, and hardwood floors.
#5: Elegant Modern for a Ski Chalet
Maybe you own a property on or near a ski resort— ski chalets are very popular in places like Aspen, Colorado, and Vancouver, British Columbia. When designing your personal ski property, lean towards the Modern style. This elegant style that emphasizes neutral and primary colors, geometric shapes, metal and chrome accents, and art for decor will make your place feel like a real ski resort. The Modern style also avoids clutter to improve the look of the home.
#6: Contemporary for a Villa
If you own international real estate, maybe you have a European villa. Of course, all villas don’t have to be located in Europe, but this grand architectural design can make you feel like you are. This type of property deserves an elegant decor style as well, and that makes the Contemporary style perfect for a villa. It’s very similar to the Modern style, except that there’s more focus on neutral colors and glass accents and less focus on geometric shapes.
Another option would be to take on a more literal interpretation of your vacation home. For example, you can choose a beach theme for your beach house, a nautical theme for your boat with living quarters, a rustic theme for your cabin or ski chalet, Cottage Core for your cottage, or a Mediterranean theme for your European villa. Taking this route may seem cliche to some, but it can enhance your overall vacation experience.
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