Is there anything better than arriving at your holiday destination, checking in to your accommodation, donning your new summer clothes and exploring your new home away from home… Well, maybe there is! What if you could recreate and relive that holiday feeling in your home all year round?
With many of us opting to stay home this year we’re missing faraway destinations. To help bring your holiday home we’ve carefully selected five of our favourite holiday destinations which can easily be recreated in your interiors.
So sit back, grab your factor 50 and discover some inspiration.
Moroccan boho
To recreate the Moroccan look we must think about the addition of colours, fabrics and patterns to our homes.
Moroccan rugs are distinctive and a key element of the look. The rugs you choose should be colourful, abstract and make use of geometric patterns. Authentic Moroccan rugs can be expensive but there are a wide range of rugs inspired by the look which are readily available and just as effective in achieving the look.
Strong colours added to neutral backdrops of white, beige or sand are key to achieving the Moroccan trend. Mix and match strong and neutral colours in rugs and other soft furnishings while opting for neutral colours in your paint choices.
A Moroccan-inspired boho interior is not complete without the addition of a statement piece of mid-century, rustic furniture. Pair with light coloured sofas and furnishings as well as relaxed style items such as cushions and pouffe footstools to allow the mid-century piece to stand out.
Finally, the use of interesting wall art and decor will create a sense of intrigue in the room. Think bold prints, animal-themed items and the use of a mixture of ornaments and candles to create points of interest in the room.
Japan's Japandi
The Japandi interior trend is a combination of the functionality associated with the Scandinavian style and the rustic minimalism of Japan’s interior style. This combination comes together to focus on clean lines, bright spaces, a pared-back aesthetic and light colours.
Although the Japandi trend can seem less than homely at first glance due to its paired back, minimal aesthetic this couldn’t be further from the truth. By incorporating a mixture of warmer tones and textures you’ll still be able to achieve a homely feel with a paired back number of items.
Incorporating natural light wood and rattan in combination with muted colours and simple shapes will ensure this trend is executed perfectly.
Another key concept to consider with Japandi is the absence of clutter. Less is more with Japandi and the lack of clutter will provide a cleaner, calmer space for you to enjoy. The use of furniture with built in storage will help you to achieve that decluttered look easily and efficiently.
The Japandi trend also puts an emphasis on sustainability with the use of natural materials and simple designs. With many of us now looking to make more eco-conscious decisions when decorating our homes, the Japandi trend will help us to achieve this. Choosing unique, well-crafted pieces of furniture will ensure longevity of your items and add an authentic, individual touch to your home.
Italy's Mediterranean
Italy’s Mediterranean interiors are characterised by a simple and romantic style. The use of light, nature-inspired tones along with natural materials including ceramics and cotton help to bring this gorgeous trend to life.
The Italian Mediterranean style is well known for its earthy tones (think turquoise, yellow and sand) contrasted with bright whites. These tones can be easily incorporated into accessories and furnishings while bright whites can be reserved for the larger pieces of furniture in the room and the wall colourings.
To add a touch of class and romance to this style we recommend adding marble which matches extremely well with the earthy tones and white features seen in Mediterranean interiors. A signature marble dining or coffee table would work well with sea blue accessories and bright white walls.
Indoor/outdoor continuity is one key feature of the Mediterranean style. Terraces and patios become a continuation of the interior. The use of plants, rattan furniture and earthy tones here will help create a free-flowing feeling between the indoors and outdoors.
Denmark's hygge
Hygge is a concept first discovered in Denmark that focuses on creating joy and cosiness in everyday moments and places such as your home. There are many home interior trends that can look stunning but which are not practical and do not bring a sense of joy or cosiness with them but Hygge is not one of these. Hygge aims to achieve a feeling of comfort and cosiness in your home that can be enjoyed by you and your family every day.
Although often connected to autumn and winter, hygge is a year-round trend that can be updated as the season’s change. A great way of marking the change of the seasons is to change out your pillows and blankets which are a key feature of hygge. In the spring and summer make use of linen pillows and lightweight blankets while in the autumn and winter bring out more chunky knit throws and faux fur pillows.
Lighting is key to creating the perfect atmosphere. A mixture of candles and lamps as well as a scattering of fairy lights all help to set the mood. The creation of a cosy reading nook with a statement chair and warm light is the perfect place to relax your mind and body.
As much as we love colour it can be quite distracting and as the essence of hygge is to achieve a zen feeling in your home it’s important to opt for neutral colours. A mixture of neutral colours throughout the home helps to create continuity and with the addition of warm woods you’ll feel closer to nature and overall more relaxed.
Scandinavia's Scandi
The Scandinavian Scandi style has been on our radar for the last number of years and is an interiors trend that doesn’t appear to be going anywhere any time soon. Characterised by minimalism and functionality this is a truly modern interior trend.
The Scandi look was born from the need to have a cosy but practical living space that provided a haven from harsh winters. It also maximised light and space in the rooms. The main elements needed to achieve the Scandi look are muted colours with the main furniture elements having classic block colours such as beige and grey.
Larger items of furniture, in particular, the sofa should be designed with clean, straight lines while the space around the sofa should be kept decluttered and simple. If you’re considering the use of wood in your home then opt for pine, teak or other exposed woods to achieve the natural world vibe of the Scandi look.
Natural light is another key element of the Scandi look but achieving large quantities of natural light is not always possible. Instead, the addition of large mirrors, bright whites, light reflecting accessories and minimalist furniture will help to brighten up your space.
