Decorating Your Second Home
Your
second home should be your sanctuary; a place for a weekend getaway, an escape
from the stresses of daily life, a gathering space to unwind with family and
friends. Second homes are also a great place to display your personality, and
perhaps a bit of your quirky side.
You
need to ensure that home-away-from-home is your retreat, a place that you want
to continue visiting. It all starts with your decor scheme to make your place
uniquely yours.
Here are some tips for designing your second home:
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Think
non-conventional. Your second home is the place to have
some decorating fun, so any usual rules do not apply. Create a unique space by
experimenting with colors and light. Seek out bold patterns or colors that you
shied away from using at your primary home; it’s your time to embrace something
completely different. If you imagined
having a lime green accent wall or a purple and orange area rug, now might be
the time to try it. Start off in moderation with bold prints, and add more
colors and patterns slowly.
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Multi-purpose
space. If you plan on having large gatherings
with family and friends, you’ll need to plan for future flexibility. An open
floor plan offers plenty of opportunities for entertaining both for large
groups or a party of two. Investing in multi-purpose or modular furniture
provides seating, and, in some cases, sleeping options for guests. Whatever
furniture you purchase, select well-made furnishings and durable textiles that
will last for years. This is especially important if you decide to rent your
home out in the future.
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Find
inspiration. Look to your surroundings for design
clues and influences. If your home is on the coast, consider oceanic blues and
greens with rope and driftwood accents for both the indoors and outdoor deck or
patio. For a rustic cabin in the woods, stick to colors such as reds and
yellows to invoke warmth and comfort. Adding an outdoor fire pit with stacks of
logs and sociable seating, add to the
coziness of the space. Wherever your retreat may take you, incorporate locally-inspired
prints and art pieces to give the space an authentic feel.
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1967, Johnson's Furniture Showroom
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