You have been dreaming of it for some time. You put in extra hours at work, and finally, there she stands. Your vacation home. The place where you and your family will come and relax and recharge. But she is not perfect yet. Thanks to your budget constraints, you were not able to afford a turn-key vacation home. That’s ok, in fact, that is perfect! Here is your opportunity to put your stamp on your vacation home and shape it to best fit your style and needs. If the budget is still on the tight side, there are many inexpensive ways to get the same results you are looking for.
Perfect In Color
The very first thing any blank canvas needs is color. Walking through your home, envision what color you see on which walls and room will fit your individual essence. But also keep in mind where your vacation home is located. It might be a bit quirky to see a beachy color hunting cabin, but if it genuinely makes you feel relaxed, then nothing is stopping you. Now don’t just stop at the walls. Those dreary kitchen cupboards are begging for a lick of paint. If you’re a sunny and happy person, give them a color change with some yellow, lime, and white paint. Does autumn bring you happiness? It will always be your favorite season, with red, orange, and brown shades across the wood. And let’s not forget the front door. You know that once you stand in front of that door, your vacation starts. So let the door resemble the same happiness. If you’re not a fan of color-painted front doors, give it a coat of varnish to bring it back to life.
Welcome Your Surroundings
Whether it’s a vacation home at the beach or a cabin in the woods, celebrate your surroundings. If you have a bit of wiggle room in the budget, install a sliding door either by your kitchen or living room. Opening the doors (weather permitted) will not only bring in the ambiance of your surroundings but the fresh air and lighting will do wonders with bringing life into your home.
Create Your Memories
Nothing says home than things resembling memories. So start a special picture wall of moments made at your vacation home. Suppose you’re on the camera-shy side of the spectrum. In that case, adding decorative items in your vacation home from when you bought them during a memorable time will also do the trick.
Be Prepared
Most vacation homes are an escape from society and cities. If you find your little slice of heaven in the woods or lakeside, do a bit of research on the area. Is the area storm-prone? Does the electricity get knocked out easily? If it is, don’t let that stop you from relaxing, but rather be prepared. Make sure that you have candles, rechargeable batteries, and flashlights in your vacation home. It will be best if you can install a residential backup generator. Then, you know that you are covered for any event.
Remember, Rome was not built in a day. The exact amount of time and effort it took for you to own your vacation home can also be applied to make it perfect. Dream big. You deserve it.