Embarking on the journey to create your dream holiday home is an exciting adventure and when executed skilfully a winning formula promises relaxation, comfort and unforgettable moments.
Whether it’s all year-round vacation vibes you’re looking to create in your home or to maximise the benefits of a ‘home away from home’, a few simple design tricks can help you on your way.
Blending with Nature
Taking cues from your surroundings and focusing on natural materials that work within the landscape helps to create a harmonious vibe from the outset. Materials such as natural timber panelling and brushwood fencing can blend well in any environment.
“Samudra House, situated in Byron Bay, is inspired by the pristine oceans of the surrounding coastline, the perfect background for crafting a dream holiday home,” The Designory’s Melissa Bonney says.
The home is instantly welcoming with layers of white, textured and rendered surfaces and the warmth of timber, captured beautifully through its oversized windows.
“Large, well-designed windows can not only fill your spaces with natural light but can also enhance the overall experience of your holiday home. To gently diffuse the light when needed and to bring a relaxed mood to the room, dress with a sheer Luxaflex S-Wave Curtain a practical and elegant finish that adds softness, movement and texture,” she says.
Creating flow
An important aspect to consider in designing a holiday home is flow, according to Melissa. The Samudra House features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two living areas and a lushly landscaped outdoor entertaining area, which serves ideally as a space for larger groups to reconnect and unwind.
With a strong focus on light and flow throughout each of its sizeable rooms, which are connected via neutral, the house showcases earthy colour schemes and soft sheer Luxaflex window treatments in the communal areas.
Curves have been used as a stunning design element and to assist in uniting the interiors further, elevating the holiday home's aesthetic with drama and softness.
“Curves add depth and contrast to a home. In designing the organic shaped ceiling in the main living rooms, we’ve created a very modern feeling, but at the same time its warm, welcoming and visually appealing. To create flow through the home, we’ve continued with curves in the kitchen, with furnishings and light fittings,” Melissa explains.
A peaceful getaway
Privacy and a good night's sleep are paramount in a holiday home, and a key contributor towards achieving this is by selecting the right window treatment. Blockout blinds and curtains are often a perfect solution and can transcend a design, framing a window while adding warmth and softness, depending on the desired aesthetic.
If curtains are the better option aesthetically, look for one that delivers both style and substance, such as a Luxaflex Blockout Curtain which adds a visual element of textural depth and dimension as well as all important light control.
Room temperature is also an important consideration for a blissful night’s sleep, and Luxaflex Duette Shades can not only block out the light but, due to the unique honeycomb design features, help to regulate a room’s temperature.
Invest in motorisation for effortless living
Luxury and convenience are another critical touch towards creating an ideal holiday home vibe. The convenience and sophistication of motorised window treatments elevate the luxury of your holiday home, providing effortless control over light and privacy with style.
Melissa says the greatest benefit of smart window coverings is the ease they make in your daily life.
“We were beyond impressed with the smooth install and features of the motorised curtains in the living area. Streamlined and high performance, the motorised curtains help to retain easy visual access to the exterior’s timber accents while adding a certain je ne sais quoi of their own,” she says.
Colourful Ambience and Material Harmony
Paying attention to colour schemes and materials is key to making your holiday home a welcoming haven for family and friends. Soft terracotta hues and walnut details in Samudra House add warmth to its white interiors.
Choosing materials that contained a natural and understated finish was considered with the feel of the house, with a neutral palette mixing timbers and concrete, according to Melissa. By blending an organic, minimalist, classical style, a feeling of space and a sense of calm was created for the home.
Intimate Gathering Spaces
Samudra House is light filled and the interior is a warm white, supported by timber accents that offer a warm and understated look. An open-plan kitchen and living area provides a sociable place for guests to commune, with an outdoor dining area that can be extended using the motorised Luxaflex Arafura Folding Arm Awning if necessary, becoming an extension of the indoor space.
“The awning can make all the difference to indoor/outdoor living. Not only does it provide a stylish shade solution for larger gatherings, but it provides the added benefit of helping maintain the home’s internal temperature by reflecting the harsh Australian UV rays and offering airflow,” Melissa says.
Ultimately, Samudra House offers a retreat where championing an understated approach, strips away any unnecessary noise and clutter and provides a place of relaxation and enjoyment. Blending elements of nature, stylish design and functionality, and thoughtful finishing touches to create a distinctive holiday style.
