With the pandemic placing limitations on movement, it was unsurprising that tourism was one of the hardest hit industries across the globe. Now that the Philippine economy is slowly recovering, largely due to the vaccine rollout, going on vacations and checking into hotels is on the horizon. However, the question still remains as to when travel will be safe once again.
Enter the staycation home! Staycations have been defined as brief stays in hotels or resorts usually close to one’s home. They can also be defined as mini retreats you do in the comfort of your own home. However, with local hotels still placing limits on check-ins such as age restrictions, you can opt to put together your own staycation home!
Below we share staycation home design ideas for creating your very own sanctuary.
How To Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort?
What are the best locations for your staycation home? One obvious option is to create a dedicated space in your very own home. With remote work and distance learning continuing to be the norm of pandemic life, it makes sense to have a place to retreat to when you need to take a break from it all.
Another option is to upgrade an existing halfway home. No matter the size, you can turn even studio into a cozy spot for rest and relaxation.
Create A Space Conducive To R&R
Once you have a designated room or property for your staycation, here are some home design ideas to try so you can create a peaceful and relaxing space:
Use organic textures
When choose furniture pieces and decorative items, look for textures and materials that remind you of a vacation. Think bamboo, rattan, woven textiles, and natural woods that would feel right at-home at a beach resort. While some hotels can certainly sport a more modern aesthetic, organic textures imbibe spaces with a more relaxed and natural look and feel that reminds us of the outdoors. Research supports nature’s benefits on one’s health in what is also known as ecopsychology.
If your staycation home is located close to a public green space like an outdoor park or if located outside the city, a nature trail, even better!
Add greenery
In addition to choosing natural textures, incorporating greenery is another great staycation home design idea.Indoor plants create a fresh and inviting look, while providing health benefits such as purifying the air. Some popular choices for indoor greenery include spider plants, philodendrons, and snake plants. Make sure to house your plants in beautiful pottery.
Get inspired by your favorite destinations
If you need more interior design inspirations, look back to past vacations. From hotels to islands resorts to entire cities, take note of the places and spaces that had an impact on you. Remember that tropical modern resort with sweeping views of the beach? Or that hotel whose old-world architecture you loved?
Find and pin photos online or visit the social media sites of these places. From there, you can create a design moodboard for a staycation that reflects your taste.
Include Interactive Items For Relaxation And Play
Now that you have set the scene for you staycation, add items that will encourage you to kick back and enjoy.
If you enjoy going to the spa, set up a nook with a basket full of spa essentials, such as a manicure set, face and hands masks, as well as essential oil diffusers or decorative scented candles to relax you while you get pampered.
Enjoy movie nights with the family? Pay special attention to your home entertainment system. Invest in a TV with 4K capability, a soundbar with crisp sound, and even other extras like a turntable for listening to records. Invest in a cabinet that you can have custom built to hide unsightly wires.
Have you kids? Engage them by creating a play area where you can do arts and crafts or play board games. Or put together a small library with their favorite books so you can enjoy a storytelling session.
If you need more inspiration, check out these pins for staycation activity ideas.
With your own staycation home, you don’t need to leave the house to enjoy some much needed me (or family) time!
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