Decor Ideas From Your Holiday Destinations
By Ana Zuravliova
September is upon us, the summer break is over and while millions of Brits have jet-set off to foreign climbs in the past six weeks, the holiday spirit doesn’t have to end here. Autumn has arrived, and close behind it comes the winter months, so in this blog, we’re going to explore how you can keep the holiday spirit alive by adding influences from the most popular holiday destinations into your home!
The benefits of decor diversity at home
Sometimes known as desti-core, the idea of integrating influences from your favourite holiday destinations into your home decor is certainly growing in popularity. The benefits of this trend are essentially two-fold, firstly it showcases some of the most beautiful home styles from around the world, and secondly, it captures the positive emotions and memories of our times away with friends and family.
Enjoying this trend is also extremely easy. In an age of mass photography, many of us will have quick access to hundreds of images from our jaunts around the world. As step one, take time to look closely at the images paying close attention to the colours and textures of local fabrics, buildings and even the natural landscape of the places. These elements can provide valuable inspiration for transforming your home into a paragon of style. These are our top five favourite destinations to take inspiration from.
The Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast, with its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage, serves as a perfect inspiration for interior design. Drawing from its vibrant and diverse Mediterranean palette, you can incorporate colours like deep azure, sun-kissed yellows, and lush greens in your walls, blinds or accessories to evoke this place’s unique charm.
Natural materials such as terracotta, limestone, and blue green reflect the region’s natural beauty, while the rich yellows, pinks and reds of Positano’s built environment bring a touch of elegance and artistry. Adding airy linen fabrics, wicker furniture, and artisanal decor pieces can further infuse the space with a light, breezy feel reminiscent of a coastal retreat. The result is a timeless, serene atmosphere, rooted in the relaxed yet luxurious spirit of the Amalfi Coast.
The Greek Islands
The Greek islands are real jewels of the Mediterranean to explore. Filled with history, culture and a flare for life, these places are also fantastic places to find interior inspiration from. One of the best and best known islands to take inspiration from is Santorini.
Nestled in the Aegean Sea this island is perhaps most famous for its striking white buildings with their vibrant cerulean blue roofs. Blue and white is a particularly beautiful combination for interior design and when you pick these distinct colours you’ll be sure to create a truly gorgeous space. Mixing blue and white in a striped Roman blind, or brilliant blue curtains set against a pristine white wall will easily capture this iconic look. The Greek islands are also well known for their mesmerising sunsets. Adding splashes of sunset hues will perfectly complete your Greek inspired space.
Dubai
Synonymous with modernity and cutting edge innovation, the Emirate of Dubai offers the perfect inspiration for lovers of a more modern aesthetic. This is a city of glass and shimmering metals. As a result, light metallic fabrics and stylish metal inners for lamp shades are ideal ways to start the process of adding an Emirati twist to your decor. Mixed with flowing white linen curtains or beautiful illusion blinds, this can be a beautiful style.
Beyond the towering buildings, Dubai is also famous for its striking natural beauty. Adding the crystal blue green shades of the Arabian Gulf alongside the striking bright sand shades of the Palm Jumeirah and its verdant greenery will help add a soft, calming finish to your room. You can even introduce the richer, golden sand shades of the dunes to add depth and dimensionality to your decor.
Florida
Crossing the pond to the new world, Florida is a veritable treasure trove of interior design inspiration. While biophilia aficionados can enrich their imaginations with the lush vistas of the everglades, one of the real winners for Floridian style spaces are the lovers of art deco and pastel colours.
Miami beach’s historic Art Deco is a unique place that is iconic to say the least. Immortalising styles made popular during the 1920s and 1930s, this area features curves, eye-catching architectural lines and plenty of rich pastel shades. From powdery pinks and mint greens to sky blue and vibrant orange set amidst yellowy beiges, this is one of the best places to take art deco inspiration from.
UK Coast
The UK coast offers a unique blend of rugged beauty and serene charm, providing rich inspiration for interior design. Drawing from the natural elements, you can incorporate soft, muted tones like misty greys, sandy beiges, and seafoam greens to evoke the peaceful coastal atmosphere. For spaces that are either natural and rustic, or coastal chic, the British coastline will provide you with plenty of fashionable ideas.
Natural wooden blinds, stone colour blinds, and sandy shade cushions bring the raw, windswept feel of the British seaside into the home. Moreover vintage nautical pieces, such as lanterns, maps, or ship wheels, add a touch of maritime history. Cosy textiles like woollen throws and natural linens create warmth, reflecting the often crisp seaside air.
The diverse nature of the world is filled with inspiration to suit any interior design style. While we’ve picked our favourite five, you don’t have to follow our recommendations, the world is your oyster! Will you opt for one of our five? Something from the far east? Or something closer to home?
