These days, lots of families are shunning the traditional summer holiday abroad in favour of staying at home and travelling around the UK instead. And, when you look at all of the various different locations around the country, there is no wonder why so many of us are choosing to go on holiday in our own country. You could visit the Lake District to go hiking, go on a big shopping trip to Manchester or London, or visit the seaside in resorts like Whitby or Blackpool. There are so many great holiday destinations to choose from! And these little jaunts away are now so popular in fact that they have been given their own nickname - staycations.

These staycations can also work out a lot cheaper than going away to some far-off locations. After all, you won’t have to pay to fly or take a ferry anywhere, which can drastically cut down your holiday expenses. There is another way you can reduce your costs of going away on a staycation further - treat yourself to a holiday home. Even though you might think of a holiday home as being quite costly at first, you will find that owning one helps you save a lot of money over the years. That’s because you won’t have to pay to stay in a hotel, bed and breakfast, or Airbnb ever again. Not only will it help cut the cost of all your expenses, but it will also be a very worthy long-term investment. By the time you are ready to sell your second home, you might find that it has greatly increased in value.

https://pixabay.com/en/burano-italy-venice-colorful-home-2522251/

But once you finally own your own holiday home, you might be wondering how you should decorate it. After all, it’s somewhere you will probably end up spending a considerable amount of time, so it’s worth putting your own family’s stamp on it and turning it into a home that you will all grow to love and feel very relaxed in. But at the same time, the decor should be effortless and shouldn’t need to cost you too much money. Let’s not forget that this is only your second house - you will probably want to put more money into your first!

So, do you have a holiday home that you need to do up? Here are some amazing decor tips that can help you create your ideal holiday escape.

Buy furniture that is built to last

There’s a good chance that your new second home won’t come furnished. Sadly, this does mean that you will have to pay to get plenty of furniture, but at least that gives you the chance to do it up exactly how you want it. You can buy furniture that suits your personality and tastes. When you do start looking for some new items of furniture, you should try and find pieces that are durable. They will be built to last, so you will get a lot more use of them. That way, you won’t have to keep replacing items too often. And that will be really useful when you don’t live close to your holiday home, as you won’t have to keep travelling to it with new furnishings. Wood is a very durable material for furniture items, so it’s worth going for teak chairs, oak tables, and chestnut coffee tables. Don’t forget to add some durable furniture to your garden and other outdoor spaces as well.

Use inspiration from its location

If you are in two minds about the style of decor and interior design that you want to use in your holiday home, it’s a nice idea to take some inspiration from its location. Take a look around the surrounding area to see what springs out to you. For instance, if your holiday home is close to the sea, you might want to use some nautical design ideas. You could use shells as decorative features around your home and use some pale blues and whites, for example. Similarly, for those of you who choose to buy a house near a large wood or forest, you could bring in lots of pot plants to add some greenery just like the green in the local surroundings. Adding wooden furniture will also help you fit the home into its woodland location. No matter where your holiday home is, I’m sure that it won’t be too hard to take some great inspiration from its location.

https://pixabay.com/en/rope-lamp-chandelier-design-retro-2368997/

Don’t forget storage space

Even though you might not use your holiday home that much, it is still important to add plenty of storage to it. After all, you might bring lots of luggage with you every time you visit. Plus, adding plenty of storage options gives you the chance to leave some stuff in your holiday home so that you don’t have to continually take bags and various items of luggage with you between the two property. This will be a complete godsend if you have kids as it means you can leave some of their toys at your holiday home. That will save a lot of space for you in your luggage!

https://pixabay.com/en/bookshelf-library-literature-books-413705/

Make sure it is comfortable

Lots of people think that a holiday home should be as practical as it can be. That’s because you will only be there for a limited amount of time, such as a week or two weeks, so won’t have much time for lounging around at home. However, that’s no reason to make it more practical and forsake any comfort. You will be on holiday after all, and so deserve a holiday home that helps you unwind and relax! So, be sure to bring in lots of plush furnishings, such as luxurious sofas and large armchairs, so that you can relax whenever you are home in your holiday house. Then you will find that all the time spent in your holiday home is as comfortable as possible.

Invest in good beds

Some people buy furniture that is quite cheap for their holiday home. They think that, as they won’t be there permanently and will only be there for short breaks, that there is no reason to spend a lot of money on furniture that they won’t get much use of. They even pay slightly under the odds for the property’s beds and mattresses. However, that’s a bad idea as it could negatively impact on your sleep. Don’t forget that a bad bed and mattress can have a really bad effect on your sleeping patterns. It’s really a good idea to invest plenty of cash into them, even those for your kids. If you don’t, you might find that your kids have a hard time falling asleep and they will probably then wake you up as a result. So, don’t even consider scrimping on your holiday home’s beds and mattresses - it really isn’t worth it.

Don’t neglect the garden

It can be all too easy to focus solely on the house in question when you move in and try and settle in. However, you shouldn’t completely forget about the garden. If you do, you will find that your outdoor areas become a big jungle before you realise it! And that will result in your holiday home looking a bit of a mess, which could put you off staying in it. Not only that, though, but it will take a lot of work to get it all under control if it does get into a bit of a mess. So, as soon as you buy your new holiday home, you will need to get into the garden, put on your gloves and start tidying it up and looking good. If you are planning on renting out your home while you aren’t using it, then keeping the garden in peak condition will increase your bookings.

https://pixabay.com/en/holiday-house-scandinavian-cottage-3322326/

Don’t go over the top

Generally speaking, it’s often preferable in holiday homes not to go too over the top with the decor. Otherwise, you might find it slightly overbearing when you are staying in it. Plus, decors and interior designs that are overbearing and a bit too bold might not bring you a lot of bookings if you are going to rent out your home while you aren’t staying in it. It’s also a good idea to keep the furniture items and ornaments down to a minimum if possible too. If the property is going to be empty while you are away, they will just gather a lot of dust and cobwebs. And that will make a lot of cleaning for you, which you probably won’t feel in the mood to do when you arrive all ready for your big holiday! So, try and keep items in your home down to a minimum, and you’ll find that you won’t always have to clean the home as soon as you arrive.

 

I’m sure that you will really enjoy all of the time away you spend in your holiday home. Once you have decorated it as you like it, you will find that it is a lot easier to settle into and really enjoy your break away from home.