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INTERIORS
Wish you were here at home
Some people have a holiday home. We say, why not bring your holiday... home? Whether you’re marvelling at Italian churches, hiking in the British countryside, on a Serengeti safari or traversing Tokyo – here are some expert tips to help you flavour your interiors
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on’t let that holiday feeling go. This may be our August issue – fully in the midst of summer holiday season – but soon your vacation memories may be no more than a few Instagram posts, fading tan lines and specks of sand in the bottom of your suitcase. If that all sounds far too morose, and you want to hold onto that ‘just back from…’ glow, then it’s time to turn your home into a holiday haven. You may prefer a subtle nod to your favourite getaway with a print or ornament, or some reading might fancy scuba-diving deep into a dedicated themed interior. Either way, we’ve spoken to some local interiors experts who can help you bring your holiday home.
Home and away “Our favourite quick fix to banish holiday blues is to incorporate soft furnishing with colours and patterns that remind you of the destination,” says Mégane Leeding, interior design manager at Ivywell Interiors. “There’s plenty of choice for fabrics or ready-made cushions. Artwork and pictures are also great for creating a gallery wall, it’s an easy and low-cost option to incorporate memories from visited places, whether with prints or artefacts.” Leeding also points out that specially curated furniture is a great way to create a destination-based interior – plus, Danish and Japanese interiors are already very popular, so there are plenty of products available. “Just investing in a few pieces, such as a feature chair, banana sofa or desk can change the feel of the room. Always check small independent shops first as usually their collection will feature beautiful and authentic pieces that can be upcycled. Danish-style kitchen simplicity (Credit: Ivywell Interiors)
Subtle exotic plant prints (Credit: Ivywell Interiors)
“Cloakrooms or small guest rooms are great spaces to incorporate a holiday destination at home. Wallpapers and murals are both ideal for doing so with a wide range of colours and graphics available.” Leeding adds that not all destination-based interiors have to feature exotic wallpapers and vibrant colours. “A curated colour scheme and a wellchosen materials palette can be sufficient to evoke sunny beaches, coastal sceneries or warm sunsets.” ivywellinteriors.com
Versa-tile vacations Once you’ve settled on colour schemes – and before you finalise your room’s adornments, consider how your choice of flooring might evoke your particular destination. Perhaps you’re partial to Portugal’s delicately ornate tiles, or prefer the earthen tones and warm palettes of terracotta used across south America. “Moroccan tiles are renowned for their intricate patterns, rich colours, and timeless feel,” adds Rachel Prestwich of Quorn Stone. “They have long been admired for their ability to transform any space with a unique charm and character, from sophisticated patterns to glazed Zellige-style tiles. Zellige-style tiles are reminiscent of original artisanal, enamel-coated tiles crafted in Morocco with a rich glaze, unique texture, and beautiful variation of pigments. These tiles add an authentic rustic charm to walls 70 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2024 | No 237