home interiors
No place like home Create that holiday feeling by Katherine Sorrell
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materials you may be able to tackle most things, but if necessary get a list together and book a tradesperson.
1. Clear your clutter
Give your garden furniture a spruce up, maybe adding some fresh outdoor cushions and solar fairy lights. And for a warm welcome every time you come home, sweep the front step, polish any metal knobs or handles on the door and pop some fresh plants in a couple of pots by the entrance.
taying at home this summer? Or been away and already missing that holiday feeling? Either way, there’s no reason to be wistfully imagining the crisp, fresh sheets of a fancy hotel or the decorative charm of the perfect getaway cottage. Here are ten top tips to create that holiday vibe at home.
One of the key differences between a holiday cottage and a full-time home is the amount of ‘stuff’ that inevitably takes over everyday life. A sense of clear space and organisation really helps create a relaxing environment so, without taking away too much character, have a thorough clear-out. Donate, throw away or tidy as much as possible into cupboards so it’s out of sight. What’s left can be turned into attractive displays in bookcases or on shelves.
4. Remember your outside space
A unified colour scheme helps a living room feel elegant and relaxed. Houghton corner sofa in Tweedy Blend Blue, £1,725; storage footstool, £450; cushions, from £12; all Next. www.next.co.uk
2. Clean from top to bottom It goes without saying that you expect any holiday home or hotel to be immaculately clean, but in real life it’s hard enough just to keep on top of the regular dusting, vacuuming and mopping. However, if you can devote some time to cleaning those extra bits that don’t get done too often – tops of door frames, backs of radiators, behind chests of drawers – your home will feel completely refreshed – and hopefully you will, too. 3. Pay attention to detail Sort out all those little niggles and minor repairs that you’ve been meaning to get on top of. You wouldn’t want to stay in a holiday let where things are broken or worn, so why should you do so at home? With basic DIY 12 rg10 July/August 2022. To advertise please call 0118 907 2510 or email nikki@rg10mag.com
