Własny domek letniskowy is a fantastic place to relax. To truly unwind, it’s worth ensuring that the interior decor is harmonious, cohesive, and in your preferred style.
Choose your own style
The decoration of a holiday cabin follows its own rules, though it should be tailored to the needs of its occupants and enable them to spend time in their favorite activities. It’s certainly not advisable to store furniture and accessories in a holiday cabin that no longer fit in the home. Since furnishing a vacation cabin doesn’t have to be expensive, you can give old pieces a few tweaks to fit the chosen design style.
Greek style
If you want a Greek-style cabin, go for white walls, furniture made from natural materials, woven baskets, and textiles in light blue and white shades. A key element are olive, branch, and stripe motifs. If you want to refurbish old furniture, it’s best to opt for distressed accents.
Nordic style
For a popular Nordic style, in your holiday cabin, keep wooden, whitewashed walls, white furniture and metal accents. Since soft blankets, grey‑white textiles and furs are fashionable in Nordic interiors, place these elements on wooden, metal, or woven seats. An indispensable element here are stars, which should appear at least on the fabrics.
Boho style
Boho enthusiasts, where eclectic design evokes a hippie vibe, should choose colorful, floral, soft cushions that often replace seating. Patchworks, metal plaques, colorful wooden antiques and wickerwork make a highly successful addition. Of course, a peace symbol is a must in a boho-style holiday cabin.
Hamptons style
If you love coastal glamour, opt for the Hamptons style, which is ideal for those who value luxury. In this style, comfortable white or beige diamond-tufted sofas, armchairs and chairs matter. Surround yourself with gold and silver accents, as well as light furniture and elements of Moroccan clover.
Góralski style
For lovers of wood, leather, and a hearth with burning logs, the best choice is Highland (Goral) style, full of crochet fabrics, folk motifs and colorful embroidery. In a cabin styled this way, rugged, almost rustic furniture and natural decorations work well.
Rustic style
We mustn’t forget the trending rustic, often called country, style in holiday cabins. An environment rich in natural materials, wood, and flowers evokes in our culture associations with pastoral relaxation and the comforting, grandmotherly atmosphere.
Don’t forget proper equipment
Regardless of the chosen style, always opt for aesthetically pleasing and practical furnishings for the holiday cabin. Furniture should be comfortable and meet the needs of those resting inside. In one cabin that might be soft armchairs, in another simple coffee tables.
For garden enthusiasts it’s worth preparing a chest for work clothes, a table for light gardening tasks, or a toolbox. And if book lovers will be staying in the holiday cabin, ensure a comfortable chair with good lighting and a shelf for their favorite reads nearby.
It’s especially worth paying attention to rooms where children will be present. They need space, variety, and opportunities to develop their interests, which often change.
Regardless of the guests’ preferences, every holiday cabin should, however, be equipped with a solid dining table, chairs, sun loungers and lounge sets. Also essential are spacious cupboards. The cabin should also have a toilet and a small bathroom with a washing area.
Avoid these mistakes
As we mentioned at the beginning, when creating a relaxation area on the plot, don’t fall for the temptation to bring into the holiday cabin all the things that don’t fit in the garage. Choose only practical, aesthetically pleasing, and good-quality items that will serve you for several years and will create a cohesive design. If you must furnish the cabin with unwanted home furniture, pair it with color, textiles, or style-specific details.
But don’t transfer the home decor into the holiday cabin. Create a vacation atmosphere in it that also gives you a sense of familiar surroundings. This solution will help you relax more.
Be sure to pay attention to good lighting as nothing spoils the look of the surroundings like a naked bulb hung in the center with cold light.
