Holiday at home/How to turn your space into a summer retreat
How to turn your home into a summer retreat!
The school summer holidays are in full swing, cities and picture-postcard towns are full of tourists and while some people are jetting off to faraway shores, many of us are staying closer to home this year. Whether you’ve chosen a slower pace of summer or juggling kids/work and holidays, there’s something comforting about settling into your own space – especially when it’s styled to feel like an escape.
If you’re spending more time at home, why not make it feel amazing? With a few thoughtful updates, like light, airy colours, breezy textures and a few spa-inspired touches, you can capture the mood of a holiday without leaving your front door. From barefoot-friendly runners to alfresco-ready throws, here’s how to turn your house into a peaceful retreat this summer.
Soothing shades and coastal calm
Start with colour. Think sandy neutrals, washed-out blues and soft sun-bleached tones that evoke long days by the sea. Our GAN Paysages rug is the perfect design for this look. Hand-knotted using 100% New Zealand wool, it’s a true work of art. Its shifting bands of sandy beige and sea blue call to mind a coastal horizon. Whether you see countryside beneath a blue sky or waves at sunrise is up to you. It’s peaceful, evocative and, thanks to the materials and craftsmanship, quietly luxurious too.
Mediterranean-inspired textures
For summer and daydreaming of far-flung shores we want texture, so think woven, nubbly and natural. Our Siesta Beige Turquoise Rug by Liv Interior captures that breezy Mediterranean feel with handloom-woven stripes in coastal tones. Made from recycled cotton and other repurposed fibres, it brings both a laid-back look and an eco-conscious ethos into your space. It’s ideal for softening wooden or tiled floors and creating summer-barefoot-friendly zones in living rooms or bedrooms.
Alfresco days, cosy evenings
Summer evenings don’t always stay warm, even if the days do. Keep a couple of lightweight throws handy for curling up on the patio or extending your time in the garden after sunset. The Abloom throw by Villa Nova in ‘Sundown’ has just the right balance of pretty colour and practical softness. Drape it over your favourite chair, take it on a picnic, or use it to wrap up with a book in hand as the stars come out.
Wildflowers at the door
Create a holiday-at-home feel right from the entrance with the Flower Fields Blue Turtle Mat runner. Its cheerful blue blooms remind us of summer meadows and wildflower fields, and its absorbent backing is ideal for catching drips, sand, or muddy footprints…perfect if you’ve got energetic children (or pets) running in and out the house during the holidays!
Creating a calm, holiday-at-home atmosphere doesn’t need a full redesign – you’ll be leaning into late autumn evenings in just a couple of months. But some small changes now, like a new runner at the door, a statement rug underfoot or a throw on the arm of your favourite chair, can make a big impact. If you’re feeling inspired to refresh your space for summer, now is the perfect time to do it. We have a range of beautiful, seasonal pieces available online, many of them currently discounted. Explore the collection, take advantage of our summer offers and bring a little escapism home this month.