The Best Holiday Home Decor Ideas

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Tue 11 Oct 2022

Staycations are an excellent way for us to relax and unwind while enjoying the various British landscapes. While summer is over for 2022, and although many are thinking about preparing their homes for winter, now is the perfect time to refresh your holiday home ready for next year’s holiday season. That said, the discerning holiday goer is going to want something stylish and comfortable to use for their down time. Today, we’ll be looking at everything from coastal apartments and cottages to rustic cabins, and how to make them stylish holiday sanctuaries!

Focus on comfort

Whether you have a log cabin, a seaside flat or an Airbnb, people looking for staycations in the UK will be expecting comfort and a relaxing space for their break. While making sure your sofas, chairs and beds exceed expectations, you should also consider using accessories for that extra touch of stylish comfort. Cushions will make your guests feel right at home, while the right lamp shades will diffuse the light to make the property feel chic and sophisticated, especially if you add metal inners to your lamp shades.

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Coastal interior design trends

There is a peculiarly British trait of wrapping up warm and battling the elements on the beach. The British coast sees millions of visitors every year and while the decor styles for these guests is mostly different from those for an inland cabin, there are a couple of thematic similarities.

The first of those similarities is finding inspiration from the immediate environment. Unlike the mossy greens and dark browns of countryside-inspired living, look instead to blues, greys and shades of white. These cooler colours will help visitors to the seaside unwind and relax while linking the space to the broader area.

At Blinds Direct, we offer an excellent selection of coastal themed patterns and designs. From fun seagulls to beach huts and white shutters to seafoam roller blinds, you’ll find the perfect furnishings for your seaside staycation property. You can learn more about capturing the majesty of the sea in our The Great British Seaside blog.

Cosy cottage design ideas

One of the nation’s favourite staycation properties are cottages. Found across the country, from the far north to the deep south – and from the North Sea to the Atlantic, cottages are some of the best spaces to relax in during your down time.

While you can dress your cottage in any way you wish, there are two particularly exciting ways you can stylishly decorate them. Firstly, there is traditional style. Traditional cottage style includes rich fabrics with classical colours and plenty of texture. Windows layered with curtains and Roman blinds featuring delicate patterns is perfect for any traditional cottage.

For something a little more modern, what could be better than Cottagecore? Cottagecore is a marriage of muted neutral colours, curated clutter, and nostalgia, it has been a hit on social media that’s rapidly filtering into homes and holiday destinations across the country. This trend is particularly useful for holiday cottages because it takes us back to a simpler time before screens and constant connectivity.

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Best rustic cabin decor ideas

From Aberdeenshire to Anglia, there are thousands of luxurious cabins and if you’re fortunate enough to own one, you’ll need to make sure it’s decorated to the highest of standards!

Cabins are usually set in glorious countryside amidst rolling hills, bubbling brooks, and clean air, and here you can find a gamut of inspiration. Colour is a core component of cabin decors. To make the most of the colour in your cabin, use natural and muted colours that mirror the wildness of the outdoors mixed with cosy, warming shades.

Great use of leafy and moss greens with either navy blue or deep red as a contrast colour will help you make your space feel natural yet welcoming. Using natural woods will also help, look to dark wood furniture and wooden blinds for the ultimate effect.

For patterns, nature-inspired designs from flowers to stags will add a comforting touch to the space. Alternatives also include tartan and plaid which too remind us of cosy evenings when it’s stormy outside.

Don’t avoid quality

Wherever your staycation location is, you must not compromise on quality. HolidayTravelWatch.com investigated some of the most common complaints made by holiday goers and poor quality came out on top followed by cleanliness and food complaints.

Quality is clearly important so ensuring your furnishings look great, work well and are durable should be at the top of your priority list. Cushions should remain plump, lamp shades unfaded and curtains shouldn’t fray or have holes. While furnishings may be used more in holiday lets than the home, by investing in high quality products, you can keep your guests happy for the long term and who knows, they may come back!

At Blinds Direct, our blinds, curtains, cushions, and lamp shades are made in the UK by hand to the highest standards. We use only the finest fabrics and components to ensure our customers receive the best blinds, curtains or accessories for their homes, offices, or staycation properties. Each item is guaranteed for five years and to help you find the ideal choice, you can order up to eight free samples.

How will you decorate your staycation property? Will you go for a traditional look, or something more modern? Be sure to share your staycation style ideas with us on social media by tagging @blindsdirectgb on Instagram!