At-Home Staycation Inspiration: Turning Your Home Into A Vacation Home
While we’re staying home, get inspired by these beautiful vacation homes that turned living spaces into a paradise
It’s been two months since we last enjoyed the outside the world and we can’t help but dream of cool beaches, relaxing villas, and the promise of a new and exciting adventure that summer usually comes with. But with the “new normal” of the general community quarantine (GCQ) to follow as we look forward to ending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), we’re still likely not flying or driving to our much-needed vacation.
We’ve learned a lot while we were in isolation, but perhaps one of our biggest takeaways is this: invest in a good and comfortable house.
We’re always so restless and eager to leave our homes every chance we get—to eat out, staycation in hotels, or fly somewhere new—that sometimes, we forget that to pay attention to the place that gives us the best comfort and security. That’s why when the ECQ surprised us, many of us were left to make do with what we have—makeshift work or study corners, adhoc home gym set-ups, and binging on our favorite K-dramas in bed, without ample back or neck support. Let’s admit it: many of us found that our houses are not made for long hours of entertaining.
Vacation homes are a great inspiration to look to for when you want to turn your home into a peaceful and relaxing sanctuary. They’re a form bliss that although located somewhere out-of-town, they don't necessarily take you away from your comfort zone. So, if we take the concept of creating a vacation home into our own personal homes, then maybe we can find some inspiration for building a space that doesn’t just fulfill our basic necessities, but also gives us the restoration and retreat that we yearn for when we go vacation out. Why go out, when it’s just as relaxing to stay in, right?
Here are some beautiful vacation homes and tips to get you inspired and motivated to rework your home into a staycation sanctuary:
Dream Vacation Homes
Dream Vacation Homes
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Invest in functional and pristine bathroom fixtures. If space permits, why not have a his and hers vanity to keep all of your primping necessities in place.
Photo Credit: CMF Homebuilders
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Maximize a good view by creating a nook or corner for yourself overlooking it. Incorporate lush, tropical greenery in your home for that distinctive resort feel.
Photo Credit: DKOR Interiors
No view? No problem. Relax in a serene space with lots of beiges and whites to help you clear your mind.
Photo Credit: DKOR Interiors
Inspiring Vacation Homes
A well-equipped kitchen will allow you to cook your favorites and channel your inner hotel chef. Color-wise, the classic blue and white, peppered with natural textures is a no-fail way to channel the Mediterranean.
Photo Credit: Dwell
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Incorporating natural materials sourced locally, not only recalls your favorite local destinations, but also proves to be a sustainable way to introduce resort flair to your spaces.
Photo Credit: Dwell
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Channel your favorite view with a mural. These can be as stylized or as realistic as you need them to be, best dictated by the style of your home.
Photo Credit: Evolve Vacation Rental
Inspiring Vacation Homes
A dip in an outdoor tub or jacuzzi will immediately make you feel like you have gone on vacation.
Photo Credit: Evolve Vacation Rental
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Exposed wood creates a rustic vibe, reminiscent of Swedish log cabins.
Photo Credit: Evolve Vacation Rental
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Taking advantage of a good ceiling height adapted to your roof's pitch recalls Gothic churches of Europe.
Photo Credit: Evolve Vacation Rental
Inspiring Vacation Homes
In Maggie Wilson's home, the bar references fun in the sun with its ocean colors.
Photo Credit: Paola Aseron
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Still in Maggie Wilson's home, a vacation is channeled by incorporating hand woven textiles and rugs from the Middle East.
Photo Credit: Paola Aseron
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Maximize a great view with clustered seating that encourages gatherings and conversations overlooking it.
Photo Credit: Sargent Schutt Photography
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Expose some rustic wood, but temper the look with a ceiling painted white for a light and airy feel.
Photo Credit: Sargent Schutt Photography
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Invest in soft furnishings such as generously proportioned sofas with a good amount of accent cushions. The comfort you feel while snuggling against these will make you feel like you are already on vacation.
Photo Credit: Sargent Schutt Photography
Inspiring Vacation Homes
Alpine whites are made warmer by the use of animal hide.
Photo Credit: Sargent Schutt Photography
Photo Credit: Benjamin Moore
Ready to turn your own home into your very own retreat space? Here are some insider tips from the Metro Channel show Metro Home on designing your own vacation home.