Summer is here! And with (hopefully) a shorter La Niña, the weather is starting to heat up, the sun is shining with clear skies, and the outside vibes are calling our names. And what better way to celebrate than turning your own home to a resort this summer.
Harry and Tash from The Block share their top tips for living the resort life at home.
How can you create an ocean breeze for those who cannot get to the beach?
One of easiest ways to create resort living is by creating those sea breezes minus the sea. This can be achieved by cross ventilation, seamless indoor outdoor flow, all guided by a ceiling fan, scooping the air and creating a gentle breeze. While an aircon is a cold option for those hot summer days, that air pushed from the aircon tends to be stagnant. Incorporating a ceiling fan in the inside environment, allows that cool air to move around like a fresh breeze. For the outside, ceiling fans help mix the cool air around for natural ventilation.
How can your home feel like a resort
Colour evokes moods and feelings, harsh dark colors can make one feel moody whereas whites, neutral palettes with earthy tones can create a sense of calmness as nature is brought into the environment through colors and textures. White, linen, grays all create peace and well-being in a home. Sometimes even adding in a bright pop of color can add a welcomeness into a home that you often see in a resort.
An obvious solution that won’t break the bank is also adding greenery, and not just in the form of big leafy palms, but also through flowers to create an island resort seen in the likes of Santorini, Thailand and Noosa.
Resorts are often quite lavish, how can you create that at home?
Make your meals an occasion! Bring family and friends over to have a dinner party, serving seafood, salads, pizza - you name it but make it lavish with cocktails and a barbeque. Living the resort life at home is a feeling that evokes relaxation but is often a time where you treat yourself. And the best bit, you don’t have to pay for accommodation.
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