How to Style a Holiday Let To Fit the Setting
People are drawn to your holiday let because of where it is located. So, it’s a good idea to style a holiday let to fit the setting. By that, I mean drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and local character to provide a sense of place.
A Fresh Perspective on Your Holiday Let
Styling a holiday let requires a different approach to interior design than you would use in your home. It’s less about personal taste and more about enhancing the holiday experience. Guests are booking your place to escape their usual routine. They want to recharge and discover somewhere different, so let’s reflect the location in the property.
Firstly, what’s familiar to you is likely to be new to many of your guests. Therefore, it’s great to take a fresh look at the surroundings before you plan the interior design. I believe that injecting local charm builds character without needing a strongly themed interior.
When I’m working on a holiday let, I start by looking at the view from the windows. And, if there is outdoor space, I spend time there, too. I take time to notice the vista, points of interest, the colours and textures. These can all inform the interior palette and style.
Create a Coherent Interior
Making a mood board for your holiday let can help create a coherent design that is carried throughout the property. Select your colours and materials for walls, soft furnishings and fittings, then stick to these with every purchasing decision. In limiting your range, it helps to give a sense of flow to the whole space.
Using the same design inspiration needn’t be dull. Simply vary how the materials and colours are applied to add specific character and interest to each room. However, remember to always select durable, washable and easy to clean options that retain their shape, colour and freshness despite regular use. A little extra spend on quality can pay dividends in the long term.
Draw on Local Inspiration
The top destinations for UK holiday staycations are:
· Coastal areas, including surfing beaches and wildlife havens
· National Parks & countryside, for outdoor adventures
· City breaks for culture and entertainment
Each has a strong appeal, and you can reflect this desirability with subtle references to the landscape, seascape or cityscape. Consider what your guests like to visit during their stay, and how you can nod to this in your scheme and decorative artwork.
In addition to the views, every part of our country is rich in heritage, and you can draw on this when finishing your property. Seek out local artists for pictures to hang on the walls, independent crafts people to create ceramics for the property or baked goods for the welcome hamper. You can also look at specific crafts in your area. Find out which craft traditions are associated with your location?
Provide Local Insight
An important finishing detail in every property is local information. Many guests will never have been to your part of the country before, so they welcome your insight. What would you recommend in terms of places to visit, restaurants to eat at, and transport options? What are the hidden gems or local events that might not be found online?
Equally, it’s a lovely idea to include local produce in your welcome packs. In addition, leave a note on where you sourced them from. That can be helpful if they love the taste or are looking for a gift to take home.
Attract More Holiday Let Bookings
This approach to styling a holiday let to fit the setting results in an authentic and personalised experience that adds value to your guests’ stay.
If you are unsure where to start or need assistance in bringing the design together, I offer a holiday home interior design service. I am skilled in optimising the presentation of your property, creating practical, yet meaningful guest experiences, and helping you to attract more holiday let bookings.
If you would like further information, please contact me.
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